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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the Sampark Mitra app for mobile devices that was created by Rank Junction Private Limited as a Free service. This service is intended for use "AS IS."

Information Collection and Use

The Application collects information when you download and use it. This information may include your device's IP address, the pages of the Application that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and the operating system used on your device.

Permissions and Device Access

To provide a complete citizen journalism experience, the Application may request access to the following device features and data:

• Camera: Used for capturing photos and videos while creating or uploading news articles, reports, or media content.
• Microphone: Used for recording audio or conducting interviews within the app while creating a news story.
• Location: Used to determine your approximate geographical location to tag articles with relevant location data, provide location-based recommendations, and verify the authenticity of reports.
• Internet: Required for uploading articles, photos, and videos, fetching news updates, and communicating with Sampark Mitra servers.

These permissions are requested only when necessary, and you will be prompted to grant access before use. Denying permissions may limit some features.

Use of Location Data

The Application collects your device's location to help determine your approximate geographical area and may use it in the following ways:

• To provide personalized content, relevant news, and location-based features.
• To analyze usage patterns and improve app performance.
• To validate and tag citizen journalist reports with accurate location information.
• To share anonymized, aggregated location data with trusted third-party analytics services to improve functionality.

User Information

To enhance your experience, the Application may collect certain personally identifiable information such as your name, email, and bio. This information will be retained and used as described in this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Access

Only aggregated, anonymized data may be shared with external services that help improve the Application. The Application may also use third-party services with their own privacy policies, such as Google Play Services (https://policies.google.com/privacy).

Disclosure of Information

The Service Provider may disclose information:

• As required by law or to comply with legal processes.
• To protect rights, safety, and property.
• To trusted service providers who assist in operating the app under confidentiality agreements.

Opt-Out Rights

You can stop all collection of information by uninstalling the Application using the standard uninstall process available on your device or app marketplace.

Data Retention Policy

The Service Provider will retain user data as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable time thereafter. To request deletion of your data, please contact rjapp@rankjunction.com.

Children's Privacy

The Application is not intended for children under 13 years of age. The Service Provider does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided such information, please contact rjapp@rankjunction.com for deletion.

Security

The Service Provider takes reasonable measures to safeguard user data through physical, electronic, and procedural protections.

Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. You are encouraged to review this page periodically for any changes. Continued use of the Application constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Effective Date: 2025-10-21

Your Consent

By using the Application, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.