Privacy Policy — NISM: Student Secure Pass

Last updated: 20th Jan 2026 01:26 PM

The NISM: Student Secure Pass is developed and maintained by the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) for internal operational use related to campus gate pass verification.

1. Information We Collect

The app does not collect personal data directly.

1.1 Camera / Gallery Access

  • QR code scanning
  • Gate pass verification
  • Clicking or updating profile picture
No images/videos are stored.
No camera data is uploaded or shared.

1.2 Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)

  • Gate pass notifications
  • Operational alerts
Device token has no personal data.
Not used for tracking/profiling.

2. How We Use Information

  • Pass validation
  • Security operations
  • Notification delivery

The app does not:

  • ❌ Sell or share data
  • ❌ Use data for marketing
  • ❌ Track user behavior

3. Data Storage

No personal data is stored on device or external servers unless required by authorized institute systems.

4. Third-Party Services

  • Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google) – only for push alerts.

Google may collect device identifiers and instance IDs (Crashlytics not enabled).

5. Permissions Used

  • ✅ Camera – QR scanning only (no media saved/shared)
  • ✅ Internet – backend + notifications

Not used:

  • ❌ Location
  • ❌ Contacts
  • ❌ Microphone
  • ❌ Storage/SMS

6. Data Sharing

All operations remain within institute internal systems.

7. Intended Audience

For authorized institute staff, students, parents only. Not for public use.

8. Changes to This Policy

Updates will be posted on the accessible policy page when revised.

9. Contact

Email: student.securepass@nism.ac.in
Website: https://www.nism.ac.in