Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 23, 2026

CivicIssue ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform for reporting and tracking civic issues across India.

1 Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile picture
  • Issue Reports: Photos, descriptions, location data, timestamps
  • Communications: Comments, feedback, support requests
  • Verification Data: Government-issued ID for verified accounts (optional)

Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
  • Location Data: GPS coordinates when reporting issues
  • Cookies: Session data, preferences, analytics

2 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process and display civic issue reports
  • Communicate with you about your account and reports
  • Send notifications about issue updates and resolutions
  • Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
  • Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Share anonymized data with authorities for civic improvement

3 Sharing Your Information

Important: Your issue reports are public by default to ensure transparency and community engagement.

We Share Information With:

  • Public: Issue reports, photos, comments, location (to drive community action)
  • Government Authorities: Issue data for resolution purposes
  • Service Providers: Cloud hosting, analytics, email services
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

4 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure backup and recovery procedures
  • Employee training on data protection

Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5 Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Correction

Update inaccurate information

Deletion

Request deletion of your data

Portability

Receive your data in portable format

Objection

Object to certain data processing

Withdrawal

Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@civicissue.com

6 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

7 Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide prominent notice or seek your consent as required by law.

9 Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@civicissue.com

Address: CivicIssue Platform, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Phone: +91 XXX XXX XXXX

Questions About Your Privacy?

Our team is here to help you understand how we protect your data.

Contact Privacy Team