PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy of the “Checker Mobile Application” (hereinafter Checker App), used to check electronic documents through different verification models like (currently available is QR scanning) states the order of collection, use, processing, sharing and disclosure of the data verified through the digital platform comprising of the website internet information resource “www.mygov.az” and “mygov” mobile application (hereinafter collectively referred as “mygov” or “Portal”), managed by the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (hereinafter - the Agency) under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan (hereinafter - the Ministry).

In accordance with the provisions of the current Privacy Policy, the definition of data shall mean the following data that can be processed by means of information and digital technologies:

Your use of electronic services to be provided through "Checker App" will be considered as your consent (expression of will) to the collection, use, processing and disclosure of your personal or other information related to the provision of the service in the manner and on the basis determined by current Privacy Policy.

Before using "Checker app", it is recommended that you get familiarized with this "Privacy Policy" and "Terms of Use".

NOTE: USER LIABILITY FOR QR CODE DATA SHARING

WHEN YOU SHARE DATA THROUGH QR CODES GENERATED OR PROVIDED THROUGH “CHECKER APP”, YOU AS THE USER ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THAT DATA. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY DATA SHARED IN THIS MANNER MAY BE ACCESSIBLE TO THIRD PARTIES WHO SCAN OR ACCESS THE QR CODE. THE PROTECTION OF THE PRIVACY OF THE DATA SHARED THROUGH QR CODES WITH THIRD PARTIES IS SOLELY USER RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY.

“CHECKER APP” STRONGLY ADVISES YOU TO CONSIDER THE NATURE OF THE DATA SHARED AND THE PARTIES WITH WHOM YOU ARE SHARING IT, AND TO EXERCISE CAUTION AND DISCRETION WHEN USING QR CODES TO SHARE DATA. AGENCY SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY PRIVACY BREACHES, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, OR ANY OTHER ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE FROM YOUR DECISION TO SHARE DATA THROUGH QR CODES WITH THIRD PARTIES.

IT IS USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE DATA BEING SHARED, THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SHARING SUCH DATA, AND TO MANAGE THE DISTRIBUTION OF QR CODES IN A MANNER THAT PROTECTS YOUR PRIVACY AND COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

1. Data collected

We collect the following personal information when you use the Checker App and information collected in connection with your use of Checker App will be collected only in accordance with this Privacy Policy and other grounds established by law.

2. Purposes of processing and use of collected information

2.1. Collected data may be used and processed for any, some or all of the following purposes:

2.2. Check the authenticity of electronic documents, references and other electronic data;

2.3. To help and facilitate your use of the "Checker App", to facilitate your access to your electronic cabinet and the use of "Checker App" functionalities;

2.4. To provide quick response to any queries, feedback or complaints addressed by you as a user or on your behalf;

2.5. To track your use of the “Checker App” and prepare anonymized statistics about it in order to understand user behavior, trends and preferences as part of improving the “Checker App”;

2.6. For the purpose of storing or creating backup copies of your data as required by law;

2.7. Depending on the functionality of your device and the functionality of the “Checker App”, to communicate with you by e-mail, SMS, pop-up, push notifications or other forms of communication that we may provide from time to time;

2.8. To contact you or to contact you in order to facilitate the execution of market research, surveys and promotional activities conducted by government agencies (including entities included in their structure or subordinate entities that are not included in their structure);

2.9. With other purposes established by law;

3. Sharing, transferring or disclosure of collected data

3.1. Information provided by you as a user or collected on the above grounds as part of the provision of “Checker App” or its features or functions may be shared, transferred or disclosed by the Agency to any of the third parties listed below, unless prohibited by law:

3.1.1. with state institutions (institutions in their structure or subordinate institutions not included in their structure) within the framework of the legal basis established by law in order to ensure the integration and reconciliation of existing or newly created information systems and resources for the purpose of providing electronic services;

3.1.2. in the case of information required to be disclosed as a result of a court decision in accordance with the requirements of the legislation, to third parties based on a legally binding decision of the court or in another manner determined by law;

3.1.3. for the purposes of ensuring investigative activity by state institutions (especially law enforcement agencies) and courts, judicial investigation, investigation of criminal cases, protection of public order and national security;

4. Data Retention

Your data is retained 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.

5. Changes to Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may from time to time be subject to certain amendments. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy.

6. Contact Us

Any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@idda.az

7. Additional information

The Agency's activities are guided by the effective legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan. You can use the https://www.idda.az link to get more detailed information about the agency's activities.