Effective Date: July 21, 2025
Last Updated: July 21, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pehredaar, developed by TECHNEWGEN. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data—particularly your mobile phone number and SMS messages—when you use our app and the connected GSM security device.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following data strictly for the functioning of the app:

• Phone Number & SMS Data: To send and receive SMS messages between your mobile device and your GSM security system for configuration and alerts.
• Notification Access: To display alerts or updates from your GSM device.
• Phone State Information: To support device communication and identify SIM-related settings.
• Boot and Foreground Service Data: To maintain background connectivity and restart services after device reboot.
• Wake Lock Usage: To temporarily keep the device awake during critical GSM operations.
• Notification Listener Access: To detect and respond to incoming SMS alerts through system notifications.

3. Purpose & Use of Data

We use your data only to:

• Send arming/disarming and configuration commands to your registered security device via SMS.
• Receive status updates or alert messages from the device.
• Enable the core security functionality as described in the app.
• Display notifications and run background operations for consistent service.

We do not use this data for advertising, marketing, profiling, or share it with third parties for unrelated purposes.

4. Legal Basis & Consent

By installing and using the Pehredaar app, you consent to:

• Granting necessary SMS, notification, and phone state permissions when prompted.
• The use of these permissions solely for communication with your own registered security device.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by revoking permissions through Android Settings or uninstalling the app.

5. Permissions & Usage

The app requests only the permissions necessary for its operation, including:

• SMS Permissions: For sending and receiving device commands.
• Notification Permissions: To alert you of device status.
• Phone State: To identify SIM and ensure network compatibility.
• Foreground Service & Boot: To ensure the app resumes and stays active after reboots.
• Wake Lock: To keep the device active during command transmission.
• Notification Listener: To monitor system notifications and detect when new SMS messages are received, enabling accurate command processing or alert detection.

We do not use any of these permissions for unrelated purposes.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with any third parties.
SMS messages are transmitted via your mobile carrier or SMS provider for command delivery and alerts. These are stored only locally and can be deleted manually. Data may be disclosed only if required by law.

7. Data Retention

• SMS messages (commands/responses) are stored only on your device, not on our servers.
• You may delete them anytime using your SMS app.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, modify, or delete messages via your phone's SMS app.
• Revoke permissions via your Android device settings.

Please note that revoking permissions will disable some app functionalities.

9. International Use

If you use the app outside India, SMS messages will be routed through your local carrier and subject to that country's telecom and privacy laws.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be reflected in the app’s settings and with updated effective dates.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

TECHNEWGEN
Email: info@technewgen.com