Privacy Policy

LabWise - Lab Management & Attendance Tracking App

Last Updated: June 6, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to LabWise, a comprehensive lab management and attendance tracking application designed specifically for NHCE (New Horizon College of Engineering) Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science students. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

By using LabWise, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Academic year and branch information
Email address

Academic Data

Attendance records and status (Present/Absent/No Class)
Course schedules and timetables
Lab experiment progress and completion status
Custom course configurations
Academic performance statistics

Technical Information

Device information (model, operating system version)

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

Provide attendance tracking functionality
Display personalized course schedules
Store and retrieve lab experiment data
Generate attendance statistics and reports
Maintain app preferences and settings

Secondary Uses

Improve app performance and user experience
Provide technical support and troubleshooting
Analyze usage patterns for feature development
Send important app updates and notifications

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

LabWise primarily stores your data locally on your device using AsyncStorage. This means your attendance records, course information, and app preferences remain on your device and are not automatically transmitted to external servers.

Security Measures

Data encryption for sensitive information
Secure API communications using HTTPS
Regular security updates and patches
Limited data collection principles
No unauthorized third-party access

Third-Party Services

LabWise may integrate with the following third-party services

YouTube Integration

For experiment demonstration videos. Subject to YouTube's privacy policy.

Expo Services

For app distribution and updates. Subject to Expo's privacy policy.

Your Privacy Rights

Data Control

Export your attendance records
Reset app data completely

Privacy Options

Opt-out of analytics collection
Disable crash reporting
Control notification preferences
Manage data sharing settings

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in this privacy policy. Specifically:

Attendance Data: Stored locally until you delete the app or clear app data
Course Information: Retained for the duration of your academic program
App Preferences: Stored until you reset or uninstall the app
Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for up to 2 years for improvement purposes

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: amit.acharya.work@gmail.com

App: LabWise - Lab Management & Attendance Tracking

Developer: Amit Acharya

Institution: New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE)

Updates to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the app and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted within the application.