Dubbodu — Privacy Policy
Unofficial app. Dubbodu is an independent, student-led project by Team Navishka. It is not an official app of IISER Thiruvananthapuram and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the institute.
Accuracy disclaimer. Information displayed in the app (timetables, mess menus, bus timings, academic calendar, contacts, etc.) is aggregated on a best-effort basis and may not always be accurate or up to date. Use it at your own risk. Always verify with official institute sources for anything important.
Device permissions & local data (never collected)
The app uses certain on-device capabilities to function. This data is handled entirely on your phone and never leaves your device:
- Location (GPS): Processed live on your device solely to display your position and calculate campus routes. We do not collect, log, or transmit your location.
- Motion sensors: Gyroscope and orientation sensors are read live to rotate the 360° panorama viewer. Sensor data is never recorded or sent anywhere.
- Timetable preferences: Saved strictly in your phone's local storage. Never uploaded.
Data collection
Privacy-first by design: Dubbodu does not collect, store, or track any personal user data. We believe campus utilities should be simple, reliable, and completely respectful of your privacy.
- Device & account identification: To provide a smooth, reliable experience, secure app sessions, and prevent abuse, the app collects only necessary device and account identification IDs. These are strictly technical identifiers used for service integrity and authentication—they are never linked to your personal identity, real-world profile, or personal activity.
- Zero personal user data: We do not collect your name, phone number, contacts, email address, browsing habits, or private documents. Your personal information stays yours.
- No advertising or tracking SDKs: The app contains no third-party ad networks, tracking cookies, or commercial user profiling. We never monetize or sell any identifiers.
- Standard network delivery: When downloading public campus maps, bus timings, or panoramas, standard technical network requests are handled securely by Cloudflare CDN to deliver content swiftly to your device.
What we never do
- Collect, store, or sell any personal user data
- Show ads or use commercial advertising trackers
- Track your personal activity over time or build behavioral user profiles
- Link technical device or account IDs to your personal real-world identity
Third parties
- Cloudflare — hosts and delivers public app assets (panoramas, map data). Processes standard technical network metadata (like IP address) to serve files.
Security
All network requests use HTTPS. The app's assets are encrypted, and cached panoramas on your device are stored securely. We apply reasonable measures to protect data and ensure service integrity.
Your choices
- Location: Revoke in Settings → Apps → Dubbodu → Permissions. Map and routing stop working; everything else still works.
- Notifications: Revoke in Settings → Apps → Dubbodu → Notifications.
- Uninstall: Removes all locally stored data from your device.
- Contact: Contact us below if you have any questions.
Changes
This policy may be updated as the app evolves. The effective date at the top will reflect the latest change.