NAARM Library

Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026

Privacy at NAARM Library

The NAARM Library mobile application provides convenient access to library services, library resources, publications and digital content.

This Privacy Policy explains how information associated with the NAARM Library application is accessed, used, stored and protected.

By using the application, users acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

🏛️ Developer and Organization

Application: NAARM Library

Organization: ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM)

Address: Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500030, Telangana, India

ICAR-NAARM is an institution of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

🔐 Information We Process

To provide authenticated library services, the application may process information associated with a user's library account.

User ID Used to identify and authenticate the library account.
Library Card Number Used as an account identifier where supported by the library system.
Patron ID Used to associate the application with the corresponding library account.
Library Account Information Information required to provide authenticated library services.
Authentication Tokens Access and refresh tokens may be used to maintain the authenticated session.

🔑 Login and Authentication

Users authenticate with their User ID or library card number and password.

The login information is transmitted to the NAARM Library backend for authentication.

Following successful authentication, the application receives the information required to provide authenticated library services.

Password handling

The user's password is not stored in the application's local secure storage.

📚 How Information Is Used

Information associated with the library account is used to provide the application's library services, including:

💾 Information Stored on Your Device

The application uses secure device storage to maintain an authenticated session and provide convenient access to authenticated library services.

Information maintained locally may include the User ID, library account information and authentication tokens.

Logout

When a user logs out, locally stored account information and authentication tokens associated with the application session are removed from the device.

🔔 Notifications

The application may provide personal notifications related to library services.

Device notification services may be used to deliver notifications to the application.

🛡️ Data Security

The production application communicates with the NAARM Library backend using HTTPS.

Authentication information maintained locally by the application is stored using secure device storage mechanisms.

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are used to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

🤝 Data Sharing

The NAARM Library application does not sell users' personal information.

Information may be processed within NAARM Library systems and by service providers supporting application functionality where necessary to provide the requested services.

Where third-party services are used to provide application functionality, their processing may be subject to their respective privacy policies and terms.

🌐 Library Resources and External Services

The application provides access to library resources and digital services, which may include:

Some resources may be provided through external websites or services. When users access an external service, that service's own privacy policy may apply.

📋 Data Retention

Library account information is retained and managed according to applicable institutional requirements and the requirements necessary to provide library services.

Information stored locally for an authenticated session is removed from the device when the user logs out.

👤 Account Management and Data Requests

Library accounts used by the application are associated with the NAARM Library's existing library services.

The application does not provide a general self-service account registration process.

For requests concerning access to, correction of, or deletion/deactivation of library account information, users should contact the NAARM Library or the responsible NAARM authority.

Important

Certain library records may need to be retained where required for legitimate institutional, legal, security or record-keeping purposes.

🔄 Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the application, library services, technology, institutional practices or applicable requirements.

The latest version will be made available at this webpage.

📞 Privacy Contact

For questions, privacy concerns, or requests regarding information handled by the NAARM Library application, please contact ICAR-NAARM.

ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM)
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500030, Telangana, India