Privacy Policy for Uniform Civil Code Portal

Introduction

The Uniform Civil Code Portal ("UCC Portal") is operated by the Government of Uttarakhand. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data.

Information We Collect

When you use the UCC Portal to access services such as marriage registration, live-in registration, will registration, and other related services, we collect the following information:

Personal Information

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Contact details (address, phone number, email)
• Government ID numbers (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN)
• Marital status
• Photographs
• Documents uploaded for verification purposes
• Information related to specific service requests (e.g., marriage details, will details)

Technical Information

• IP address
• Device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• App usage statistics
• Crash reports

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

1. To process your service applications (marriage registration, live-in registration, will registration, etc.)
2. To verify your identity
3. To communicate with you regarding your applications
4. To provide customer support

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your information is only visible to authorized government officials who are responsible for processing and approving your applications. We may share your information with:

1. Designated approving officers within the Uttarakhand government
2. Other government departments when necessary for processing your service requests
3. Law enforcement agencies when required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Storage and Security

All information collected through the UCC Portal is stored securely on servers maintained by the Government of Uttarakhand. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.

You can go through the Data Center Policy provided here.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

1. Access your personal information
2. Request correction of inaccurate information
3. Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

Children's Privacy

The UCC Portal services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 unless provided by their legal guardian for specific government services.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Contact Us

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

Email: helpdesk-ucc@ukgovernment.in

App Permissions

The UCC Portal app may request the following permissions:

• Camera: For capturing documents and photographs
• Storage: For uploading documents
• Internet: For communicating with our servers