Here’s a Privacy Policy tailored for your location tracking app, Catalysts, incorporating all features (Attendance Marking, Leave Management, Payroll, and Attendance History) while ensuring compliance with Google Play Store policies.

Privacy Policy for Catalysts

Welcome to Catalysts ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our mobile application ("App").

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:

(a) Location Information

We collect real-time location data to enable attendance marking and ensure accurate records for payroll and leave management.
Location tracking happens only with your explicit consent and can be turned off in your device settings.

(b) Personal Information

Name, email, phone number, employee ID, and other work-related details for user identification and payroll processing.

(c) Attendance & Leave Data

Attendance records, timestamps, and work hours for payroll processing and attendance history tracking.
Leave requests and approvals to facilitate leave management.

(d) Payroll Information

Salary details, payment records, and work hours data for payroll calculations.
We do not store sensitive financial details like bank account or card information unless required by your employer.

(e) Device & Usage Data

Device model, operating system, IP address, and app activity logs to enhance performance and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

Location-based Attendance Marking: To track check-ins and check-outs accurately.
Leave Management: To process leave requests and approvals.
Payroll Processing: To calculate salaries based on attendance records.
Attendance History Tracking: To provide users with a historical record of their attendance.
Security & Fraud Prevention: To prevent unauthorized access and misuse of the app.
Customer Support & Notifications: To assist users and provide important updates.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share data under these conditions:

With Employers & Administrators: Attendance, leave, and payroll data may be shared with your employer for HR management.
With Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help with data storage, cloud hosting, and analytics.
For Legal Reasons: If law requires protection of rights, security, and regulatory compliance.

4. Data Security

We implement strict security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure. You are encouraged to protect your account credentials and report any suspicious activity.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

✅ Access, update, or delete your data by contacting us.

✅ Opt-out of location tracking via your device settings.

✅ Request data deletion if you stop using the app.

For any privacy-related requests, email us at [Your Contact Email].

6. Children's Privacy

Catalysts is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If a child has provided personal information, contact us immediately for data removal.

7. Contact Us

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

📱 +919582963000

📧 [email protected]

🌐 http://www.thectalystsgroup.com