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.
🔑 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.
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:
- Accessing the user's library account
- Viewing borrowed books
- Renewing eligible books
- Searching the library catalogue
- Submitting online indents
- Providing library notifications
- Accessing library publications and resources
💾 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.
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:
- Library catalogue services
- NAARM publications
- Books and journals
- Annual reports
- Policy papers
- ONOS resources
- Public databases
- Research resources
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.
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