APOPA (Manshsun Exports) ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and safeguard your information when you use the APOPA mobile application ("App"). By using the App, you agree to the practices described below.
1 Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address (if provided)
- Basic demographic information
1.2 Identity Verification Information
To verify identity, we may collect:
- Government-issued ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, or Driving License)
- Live selfie image
These documents are used strictly for identity verification purposes only. We do not store any uploaded copies of personal ID documents after verification is completed.
1.3 Biometric Information
We may process:
- Facial images using AWS Rekognition
- Secure facial reference tokens (biometric templates)
Biometric data is used solely for identity verification and duplicate prevention. Facial images are not stored permanently, and we do not retain any uploaded facial photos. Only secure facial reference tokens are stored, which cannot recreate the original image.
2 How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Verify user identity
- Prevent duplicate registrations
- Maintain platform integrity
- Conduct data analytics research and demographic analysis
- Improve app functionality and user experience
We do not use your data for advertising or unrelated commercial purposes.
3 Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information only with:
- Service Providers: such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) for secure cloud storage and biometric processing.
- Legal Authorities: when required by law, court order, or government regulation.
We do not share raw ID documents with third parties.
4 Data Security
We implement strong security measures including:
- Encryption of stored data
- Secure AWS cloud infrastructure
- Restricted access controls
- Industry-standard technical and organizational safeguards
While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure.
5 Data Storage and Retention
- Personal data is stored securely on protected cloud servers.
- Facial reference tokens are stored only for duplicate prevention.
- Data is retained only as long as necessary for operational and research purposes.
- Users may request deletion of their data at any time. Upon receiving a valid request, data will be securely deleted within 7 working days, unless retention is required by law.
Uploaded identity documents and facial images are not stored after verification and are automatically discarded once the verification process is completed.
6 User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Update or correct your information
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Withdraw consent (subject to verification limitations)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: admin@apopa.co, info@manshsunexports.com
We will respond to all requests within 7 working days.
7 Third-Party Services
The App uses third-party services such as AWS for biometric processing and hosting. These providers operate under their own privacy and security policies.
8 Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent where required by law.
9 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be communicated through the App, and the updated date will be reflected above.
10 Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
11 Government Data Source
Some constituency and Regional information displayed in this application may reference publicly available data.
⚠ Disclaimer: APOPA (Manshsun Exports) is an independent data analytics and insights platform and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any government entity, election commission, or party.