Privacy at a Glance

Table of Contents

  1. Who We Are
  2. Information We Collect
  3. How We Use Information
  4. Sensitive Data & Minors
  5. Information Sharing
  6. Data Storage & Security
  7. Your Rights
  8. Cookies & Analytics
  9. Third-Party Services
  10. Data Retention
  11. Changes to This Policy
  12. Contact & Grievances

1 Who We Are

IDPOINT is a school ID card management application operated at idpoint.in. We provide software tools that help authorized school administrators manage student and staff identity records and generate ID cards.

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, IDPOINT acts as a data processor for the personal data of students and staff, while the school (administrator) acts as the data controller. The school is responsible for having appropriate legal bases for processing student data before uploading it to our platform.

For questions about this Policy, contact us at: privacy@idpoint.in

2 Information We Collect

We collect two categories of information:

A. Admin/Account Information — Information about the school administrator:

Data TypeWhy We Collect It
Name & email addressAccount creation and communication
School/institution nameProject setup and identification
Login credentials (hashed)Authentication and access control
IP address & device infoSecurity, fraud prevention, and session management
Usage logs (actions, timestamps)System reliability and debugging

B. Student/Staff Record Data — Entered by the school administrator:

Data TypePurpose
Full nameID card generation
Father's name, Mother's nameID card and record details
Date of birthStudent record completeness
Class & roll numberClass management and filtering
Mobile numberContact information on ID cards
AddressRecord management
School nameID card header information
Photograph (4×4 square image)ID card photo generation

3 How We Use Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To store, display, and manage student/staff records and generate ID cards
  • Account Management: To authenticate users and manage admin sessions securely
  • Missing Data Tracking: To compute and display which records have incomplete fields
  • Communications: To send service-related notifications (maintenance, updates, security alerts)
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Service Improvement: To analyze aggregated usage patterns (no individual student data is used for this purpose)

We do not use student data for advertising, profiling, marketing, or any purpose beyond what is described above.

4 Sensitive Data & Minors

Important Notice Regarding Children's Data: IDPOINT processes personal data of students, who may be minors (under 18 years of age). This data is entered by and under the sole responsibility of the school administrator.

4.1 School Responsibility: Schools are solely responsible for:

  • Obtaining appropriate consent from parents or legal guardians before uploading student data
  • Complying with applicable laws regarding children's privacy (including India's DPDPA 2023)
  • Informing students and parents about the purpose of data collection
  • Ensuring only authorized personnel have access to student records

4.2 Photographs: Student photographs are particularly sensitive. They are stored securely on our servers, accessible only to authorized admins of the corresponding school project, and used exclusively for ID card generation.

4.3 No Direct Collection from Minors: IDPOINT does not directly collect any information from students or minors. All data is entered by adult school administrators on behalf of their institution.

Student photographs uploaded through IDPOINT are not publicly accessible. Each photo is served only to authenticated admins of the institution that uploaded it.

5 Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal data. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We use trusted third-party infrastructure providers (cloud hosting, database services) who are contractually bound to process data only on our behalf and under our instructions.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property or safety of IDPOINT, our users, or the public.
  • Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred. We will provide notice before data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

In all cases, we share only the minimum information necessary and require recipient parties to maintain equivalent data protection standards.

6 Data Storage & Security

6.1 Where Data Is Stored: All data is stored on secure servers. Our primary infrastructure is hosted in India, in compliance with applicable data localization requirements.

6.2 Security Measures: We implement the following safeguards:

  • HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
  • Hashed and salted password storage (plaintext passwords are never stored)
  • Bearer token authentication with expiry for all API access
  • Role-based access controls — each admin can only access their own project data
  • Regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments
  • Automatic session expiry for inactive sessions

6.3 No Guarantee: Despite our best efforts, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted over the internet or stored on our servers. You use the Service at your own risk and are encouraged to maintain strong, unique passwords.

7 Your Rights

As an admin user, you have the following rights regarding your data and the data you manage:

RightWhat It MeansHow to Exercise
AccessRequest a copy of your account dataEmail us at privacy@idpoint.in
CorrectionUpdate inaccurate personal dataVia app settings or contact us
DeletionRequest deletion of your account and all associated dataEmail with subject "Data Deletion Request"
PortabilityExport your student/staff recordsContact us for a data export
ObjectionObject to specific processing activitiesEmail with your specific concern
RestrictionRequest temporary restriction of processingEmail us with details

We will respond to verified requests within 30 days. Requests may be subject to identity verification.

For student/staff data deletion requests from parents or individuals, please contact your school's administrator, who is responsible as the data controller for that data.

8 Cookies & Analytics

Mobile App: The IDPOINT mobile application does not use web cookies. We use AsyncStorage to store your authentication token and admin session locally on your device. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to any third party.

Website (idpoint.in): Our website may use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., session management). Cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: Used to understand aggregated site traffic. No personal data is linked to analytics data.

You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

9 Third-Party Services

IDPOINT integrates with the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

  • Camera & Gallery (Device Native): Photo capture uses your device's native camera and photo library. No photos are shared with third parties — they go directly to our secure servers.
  • Cloud Hosting: Our servers run on a managed cloud infrastructure. Data is processed solely for hosting purposes under strict data processing agreements.
  • Fonts (Google Fonts – web only): The website loads fonts from Google Fonts. Google's Privacy Policy applies to font requests.

We do not integrate with advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or any third-party analytics tools that have access to student data.

10 Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Active accounts: Data is retained as long as your account is active and the subscription/service is in use.
  • Account deletion: After you request account deletion, we will permanently delete all associated data within 30 days, except where we are legally required to retain it longer.
  • Inactive accounts: Accounts inactive for more than 24 months may be flagged for deletion. We will send a notice before taking any action.
  • Backup data: Deleted data may persist in encrypted backups for up to 90 days before being permanently removed from all systems.
  • Security logs: Login and access logs are retained for up to 12 months for security and compliance purposes.

11 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the Effective Date at the top of this page
  • Display a notice in the app on your next login
  • Send an email notification for material changes affecting your rights

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

12 Contact & Grievances

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:

Grievance Officer (India – DPDPA 2023): If you are an Indian resident and have concerns about how your personal data is handled, you may contact our Grievance Officer:

  • Name: IDPOINT Privacy Officer
  • Email: grievance@idpoint.in
  • Response Time: Within 30 days of receipt of your complaint

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India if you believe your rights under the DPDPA 2023 have been violated.