HPSEBL Connect is intended for authorized users of Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored and protected when you use the HPSEBL Connect mobile application.
1. Information We May Process
Depending on the services and features you use, the application may process:
- Account and employee information: information required to authenticate and provide authorized employee services.
- Application and session information: login/session status and technical information required to maintain secure access.
- Device and security information: device, operating system and security-related information used to protect the application and prevent unauthorized or unsafe use.
- Location information: only when required for a feature or service that you use and when permission is granted.
- Camera and photographs: only when you choose to use a feature requiring the camera.
- Files and documents: files or documents selected or generated through supported application features.
- Service and transaction information: information necessary to provide employee services and transactions available through the application.
2. How Information Is Used
- authenticate and authorize access to employee services;
- provide requested application features and services;
- maintain, secure and improve application functionality;
- prevent unauthorized access, misuse, tampering or security threats;
- process requests and transactions initiated through the application;
- communicate service-related information and notifications where applicable; and
- comply with applicable legal, regulatory, administrative and organizational requirements.
3. Permissions Used by the Application
| Permission / Access | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Camera | To capture photographs where a supported application feature requires an image. |
| Location | To provide location-dependent functionality where applicable and permitted. |
| Files / Documents | To allow supported features to access, save, open, download or share files and documents selected or generated by the user. |
| Network / Internet | To communicate securely with authorized HPSEBL services and application servers. |
| Notifications | To deliver application and service-related notifications where enabled and supported. |
You may manage many permissions through your device settings. Disabling a required permission may limit certain application features.
4. Information Sharing
Information is shared only where necessary to provide authorized HPSEBL Connect services, operate supporting systems, meet legal or regulatory obligations, or protect the security and integrity of the application and related services.
The application is not intended to sell users' personal information.
5. Data Security
HPSEBL Connect uses reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse or loss. Security measures may include secure communication, authentication, session controls and application integrity or security checks.
No method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users should keep their device protected and must not share login credentials with unauthorized persons.
6. Data Retention
Information is retained only for as long as necessary to provide relevant services, maintain records, meet operational requirements, resolve disputes, enforce applicable terms, or comply with legal, regulatory and organizational requirements.
7. Your Choices and Permissions
You can control certain device permissions through your Android device settings. Where applicable, you may contact the responsible HPSEBL authority regarding correction, access, deletion or other requests, subject to applicable laws, service requirements and record-retention obligations.
8. Third-Party Services
The application may rely on software components, operating-system services or service providers required to deliver application functionality. Information is not intentionally shared with third parties except as necessary to provide the service, support authorized infrastructure, meet legal obligations, or protect application security.
9. Children's Privacy
HPSEBL Connect is an employee and authorized-user application and is not directed to children.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in the application, services, legal requirements or organizational practices. The latest version will be made available through this page.
11. Contact Us
For questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
HPSEBL – IT Cell / Authorized Support Team
Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Privacy contact email: itcellhpseb@gmail.com
Application: HPSEBL Connect
Android Package: com.hpsebl.connect
Version: 1.0