Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Police Tools Dashboard ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web-based tools and services designed for police investigations.

Data Collection and Use

1. Local Data Processing

Our tools operate entirely within your web browser. All data processing happens locally on your device. We do not:

• Collect personal information
• Store your files on our servers
• Transmit your data over the internet
• Track your usage patterns

2. Uploaded Files

When you upload files (Excel, CSV, images, etc.):

• Files are processed entirely in your browser
• No copies are sent to our servers
• Files remain in your browser's temporary memory
• All data is cleared when you close the browser tab

3. Generated Documents

When you generate notices or reports:

• PDFs are created locally using your browser's resources
• Documents are saved directly to your device
• We cannot access or view your generated documents

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use only essential session cookies to:

• Maintain your theme preference (dark/light mode)
• Remember your recent searches (IFSC Fetcher)
• Store temporary form data during your session

Third-Party Cookies

We do not use:

• Analytics cookies
• Advertising cookies
• Social media cookies
• Any third-party tracking technologies

All cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Third-Party Services

1. Advertisements

We may display advertisements using Google AdSense. AdSense may:

• Use cookies to serve relevant ads
• Collect anonymous usage data
• Employ interest-based advertising

2. External Libraries

Our tools use the following external libraries that are loaded from CDNs:

• SheetJS (Excel processing)
• jsPDF (PDF generation)
• html2canvas (HTML to image conversion)
• Chart.js (data visualization)
• Font Awesome (icons)
• Google Fonts (typography)

These libraries are essential for tool functionality and do not collect personal data.

Data Security

1. Local Processing Security

Since all processing happens locally:

• Your data never leaves your device
• No network transmission means no interception risk
• Your browser's security features protect your data

2. Browser Security

We rely on your browser's built-in security features:

• Same-origin policy
• Sandboxed execution environment
• Secure memory handling

3. Best Practices

For maximum security, we recommend:

• Using updated browsers
• Clearing browser cache after sensitive work
• Using private/incognito mode for sensitive cases
• Keeping your operating system updated

Your Rights

1. Data Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Choose what files to upload
• Decide what information to enter in forms
• Control where to save generated documents
• Clear all local data by closing the browser

2. Opt-Out Options

You can:

• Disable cookies in your browser settings
• Use browser extensions to block ads
• Work offline after initial page load

3. Data Deletion

To completely remove all local data:

• Clear your browser cache and cookies
• Delete downloaded files from your device
• Use browser's "Clear browsing data" feature

Legal Compliance

1. Applicable Laws

We comply with:

• Indian IT Act, 2000
• BNS 2023 provisions
• Relevant police investigation guidelines

2. Law Enforcement Cooperation

As a police tools platform, we:

• Support lawful investigations
• Follow legal data retention requirements
• Cooperate with authorized law enforcement requests

3. International Users

Our tools are designed for use by Indian police departments. International users should ensure compliance with their local laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Posting the new policy on this page
• Adding update notes when significant changes occur

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information above.