Privacy Policy for FOPPS App

Effective Date: May 9, 2026

The Faculty of Pharmacy UOK App (“Application”, “App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is developed and maintained by Softsols Pakistan for the Faculty of Pharmacy University of Karachi.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how the Faculty of Pharmacy University of Karachi App collects, uses, stores, and protects user information.

1. Information We Collect

The Faculty of Pharmacy University of Karachi App may collect the following information:

Personal Information

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Institution / University Name
• Student or Membership Information
• Profile Picture (optional)

Technical Information

• Device Information
• Operating System Version
• IP Address
• App Usage Statistics
• Crash Reports and Diagnostics

Permissions

Depending on app functionality, the App may request access to:

• Camera (for profile picture or QR scanning)
• Storage / Photos (for uploading documents or images)
• Internet Access
• Notifications

These permissions are only used for legitimate app functionality.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information for:

• User registration and authentication
• Membership verification
• Conference and event management
• Digital membership card generation
• Communication and notifications
• Improving app performance and security
• Technical support and troubleshooting

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade users’ personal information.

Information may only be shared:

• With authorized Faculty of Pharmacy University of Karachi App administrators
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the security and integrity of the platform
• With secure third-party service providers necessary for app operation

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect user information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no digital platform can guarantee 100% security.

5. Data Retention

User information is retained only as long as necessary for:

• Membership management
• Academic and organizational operations
• Legal and administrative requirements

Users may request account deletion by contacting us.

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6. Third-Party Services

The App may use trusted third-party services such as:

• Google Firebase
• Google Analytics
• Push Notification Services

These services may collect limited technical data according to their own privacy policies.

For more information:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Firebase Privacy and Security

7. Children’s Privacy

The FOPPS App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. User Rights

Users may:

• Access their personal information
• Request corrections
• Request account deletion
• Withdraw permissions where applicable

Requests can be submitted through the contact information below.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the App or on the official website.

Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
info@softsols.pk or visit https://softsols.pk/