Summary
- Purpose: Help users locate publicly available electoral roll entries (Yadi) by area, name, or other permitted identifiers.
- Data sources: Public electoral rolls and official publications, plus information you provide to use search features.
- Your privacy: We minimize data collection, restrict sharing, and provide controls to access, correct, and delete your data.
Scope of this policy
This policy applies to SmartYadi’s Android application and website, including any related features, content, and customer support. It does not cover third-party websites, services, or data sources that SmartYadi may reference or link to.
Information we collect
Information you provide
- Search inputs: Queries you enter (e.g., name, area, part number) to locate entries in public electoral rolls.
- Account details: If you create an account, we may collect your name, email, phone number, and password.
- Feedback/support: Messages, attachments, and contact information you submit for support or feedback.
Information from your device and use
- Device details: Device model, OS version, app version, language, and basic diagnostics.
- Usage analytics: Pages/screens viewed, features used, time stamps, and performance metrics.
- Log data: IP address, timestamps, referrer, error logs, and security events.
- Cookies/local storage (website): Session cookies and preferences to keep you signed in and remember settings.
Information from public sources
- Electoral rolls (Yadi): Publicly available voter lists published by official authorities, where permitted by law.
How we use your information
- Provide services: Process your search queries and display matching results from public sources.
- Improve experience: Analyze usage to enhance performance, accuracy, and usability.
- Security and integrity: Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access; troubleshoot and fix errors.
- Communications: Respond to support requests, send service notices, and deliver essential updates.
- Legal compliance: Comply with applicable laws and respond to lawful requests.
Legal basis
- Consent: For optional features like account creation, notifications, and certain analytics.
- Legitimate interests: To provide and improve SmartYadi, secure our services, and present public electoral information responsibly.
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements (including data protection obligations).
Security
We use technical and organizational safeguards appropriate to the nature of data we process, including encryption in transit, access controls, logging, and regular updates. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we encourage you to use unique, strong credentials and report suspected issues promptly.
Data retention
- Account data: Retained while your account is active and as required for legal or operational purposes.
- Logs and analytics: Retained for a limited period to ensure performance and security, then aggregated or deleted.
- Search queries: Retained only as necessary for functionality, diagnostics, and to prevent abuse.
Your choices and rights
- Access and correction: Request a copy of your data or corrections to inaccuracies.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational constraints.
- Consent withdrawal: Opt out of optional features like notifications or analytics where consent applies.
- Preferences: Manage cookies, permissions, and account settings within the app/website.
How to exercise: Contact us at . We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
Children’s privacy
SmartYadi is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the minimum age required by applicable law. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us to request deletion.
International data transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in data centers located outside your state or country. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Android app permissions
- Internet access: To fetch public data and serve content.
- Notifications (optional): To deliver service updates and alerts if you opt in.
- Storage (optional): To cache data or save settings locally where applicable.
Data sources and accuracy
SmartYadi surfaces electoral data from publicly available sources. We do not create or alter official records, and results may occasionally be incomplete or outdated depending on the source. For any critical use, verify information directly with official electoral authorities.
Compliance and updates
We aim to comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations. We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be highlighted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact us
If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, your data, or SmartYadi’s practices, please contact:
- Email: smartyadi@codewrapsoft.com