Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Our Commitment

Welcome to iC Connect, a non-profit community initiative by Investigation Camp. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our verified members. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data when you use our Service. By using iC Connect, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Data Controller

For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, Investigation Camp is the Data Controller, meaning we are responsible for how your personal data is collected, used, and protected.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide and improve our Service, verify user identity, and maintain a secure environment.

📝 Personal Identification Information:

Name, email address, mobile number, date of birth, gender.

🏅 Professional and Verification Information:

Rank, training details (centre, year, batch no.), current posting details (state, district, police station), and images of your official Police ID card and profile picture for mandatory verification.

📊 Automatically Collected Data:

IP address, device information, usage logs, session information, and GPS/geolocation data for features like Live Tracking.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used strictly for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Manage the Service: To operate the platform, authenticate users, and enable core features like Smart Search and professional networking.
• For Verification and Security: To ensure that only legitimate police personnel access the platform, thereby maintaining a trusted network.
• To Improve User Experience: To analyze usage data to enhance features and platform performance.
• For Communication: To send essential administrative messages, service updates, and security alerts.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Your Consent: You provide consent when you agree to our Terms and this Privacy Policy.
• Legitimate Interest: To operate and secure our platform as a professional network for police personnel.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Other Verified Members: Your professional profile and current posting information are shared within the secure network to facilitate connections.
• For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request from a competent authority.

7. Data Security

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active. Upon account deletion, your data will be permanently removed from our production systems in a timely manner, subject to any legal or regulatory retention requirements.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

As a user, you have the following rights concerning your data:

To exercise these rights, please contact our Grievance Officer.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children.

11. International Data Transfers

All data is stored and processed on servers located within India. We do not transfer your personal data internationally.

12. Grievance Officer

In accordance with India's Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made thereunder, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us