Privacy policy

Effective Date: 01 July 2024
BME Bharat ("we", "our", or "us") operates a platform for biomedical engineering professionals, companies, and students. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

1. Information We Collect
a) Personal Information

We may collect the following information when you use our app:

•Full name

•Email address

•Phone number

•Profile details (education, job role, company, experience)

•Profile photo (if uploaded)

•Content you create (job posts, product listings, forum posts)

b) Device & Usage Information

We automatically collect:

•Device type and operating system

•IP address

•App usage activity

•Log data (date, time, interactions)

c) Health Data (IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE)

BME Bharat does NOT collect, store, or process any personal health data.

This includes:

•Medical records

•Patient information

•Diagnostic reports

•Health conditions

•Treatment data

Our platform is strictly intended for:

•Professional networking

•Job opportunities

•Marketplace for biomedical and medical equipment

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

•Create and manage your account

•Provide job portal and marketplace services

•Enable communication between users

•Send notifications (updates, alerts, reminders)

•Improve app performance and user experience

•Ensure security and prevent fraud

•Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with: Service providers and third-party vendors who assist us in operating and maintaining the App. Legal authorities or other entities when required to comply with the law or protect our rights and interests.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may process limited data:

•Google Firebase (analytics, authentication, notifications)

•Amazon Web Services (AWS) (hosting & storage)

•MSG91 (OTP and communication services)

•Razorpay (payment processing)

These services only access data necessary for their function.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data:

•While your account is active

•As required for legal or operational purposes

You can request deletion at any time.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

We implement appropriate security measures:

•HTTPS encryption

•Secure servers

•Restricted data access

7. Your Choices and Controls:

You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information:

You can review and update your account information at any time.

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.

8. Account Deletion (Opt-Out Procedure)

If you wish to withdraw your consent for the use and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this policy, or if you want your data to be deleted, please write to us at admin@bmebharat.com or bmebharat@gmail.com. We will process your request promptly.
Please note:
Your request shall take effect no later than Five (5) business days from the receipt of your request.
After processing, we will no longer use your personal data for any processing activities unless it is required to comply with our legal obligations.
Upon withdrawing your consent, some or all of our services may no longer be available to you.
We value your privacy and will ensure your request is handled with care.
Also, you can request the deletion of your account and associated data by clicking on the Delete Account link.
Or you can delete your data by contacting us at: admin@bmebharat.com
Your data will be deleted within 5 working days.

9. Children's Privacy:

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

10. Changes to this policy:

We may update this Privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will provide notice of any material changes and obtain your consent if required by applicable laws.

11. Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy policy or require assistance related to legal matters, please contact us at:
Email: admin@bmebharat.com
bmebharat@gmail.com
Phone Number: +91 8310491223.

By using our App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy policy. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we handle your personal information.