🔒 Privacy Summary
Our application is built with Privacy-by-Design principles. We provide high-value informational services without compromising your personal identity for users across Pakistan.
- ✅ No CNIC Collection: We do NOT collect or store your CNIC number
- ✅ No Address Collection: We do NOT collect your home or physical address
- ✅ No Personal Data: No email, phone number, or financial information collected by us
- ✅ No Backend Server: All data stays on your device
- ⚠️ Ads Displayed: Google AdMob shows personalized ads (see Section 4A)
- 📊 Limited Data Sharing: Google AdMob may collect device identifiers for ad personalization
Your privacy is protected by design. We don't collect personal data.
🌐 Online Portal Feature
- 🔗 PM Portal: https://pmrrp.nitb.gov.pk/
- 🔗 PSER Portal: https://pser.punjab.gov.pk/
- 🔗 BISP 8171 Portal: https://8171.bisp.gov.pk/
- 🔗 Punjab Rahmat Card Portal: https://rahmatcard.punjab.gov.pk/track-status
Valid official government portals only. No CNIC, SMS, tracking details, or personal information entered on these external portals is collected, stored, or monitored by our application.
1. Introduction
Welcome to 8070 CNIC Guide – Unofficial. This application is an independent educational and informational tool designed to help the citizens of Pakistan access publicly available government relief information more efficiently.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application.
Important Disclaimer: This app is an independent informational guide and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, or representing any government organization, ministry, department, or authority including BISP, PSER, Punjab Government, or PM Relief programs.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information We Do NOT Collect
This app does NOT collect, store, or transmit personal or sensitive user information to our servers.
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) number
- Home or physical address
- Phone number
- Financial information (bank accounts, cards)
- Passport or government-issued IDs
- Date of birth or age information
- Email addresses
- Usernames or passwords
- Biometric information
- SMS messages or call logs
The app works without requiring account registration or backend data storage.
2.2 How CNIC Information is Handled
When users enter a CNIC number:
- The CNIC is used ONLY to help compose SMS messages for official shortcodes (8070, 8171, 9999, 8123)
- The app may also assist users in opening official government tracking portals including Rahmat Card services
- SMS messages are sent directly from the user's device
- We do NOT store, collect, save, or transmit CNIC numbers
- No developer, advertiser, or third party has access to entered CNIC numbers
- The app cannot read SMS inbox messages or delivery reports
2.3 Locally Stored Information
The app may locally store minimal preferences on your device:
- Language Preference: Urdu/English selection
- Theme Settings: Dark mode/light mode preferences
- Notification Preferences: Local notification settings
This information stays entirely on your device and is deleted when the app is uninstalled.
2.4 Automatically Used Technical Information
The app may temporarily access limited technical information strictly for functionality purposes:
- Device Information: Android version, app version, device model
- Network Status: Internet connectivity availability
- Crash Diagnostics: Anonymous crash information for stability improvements
This information is not linked to your personal identity.
3. How We Use Information
Since we do not collect personal data, the app uses information solely for local functionality purposes:
- To provide informational guidance about government relief programs
- To compose SMS messages to official government shortcodes
- To open official government portals securely
- To help users access Rahmat Card tracking systems
- To support multilingual functionality
- To improve user experience and app stability
- To provide local notifications and reminders
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our app itself does NOT use cookies or invasive tracking technologies.
However, official external government websites opened inside WebView or browser may use their own cookies and tracking systems.
- PM Portal: https://pmrrp.nitb.gov.pk/
- PSER Portal: https://pser.punjab.gov.pk/
- BISP 8171: https://8171.bisp.gov.pk/
- Punjab Rahmat Card: https://rahmatcard.punjab.gov.pk/track-status
4A. Advertising - Google AdMob
📢 Advertisement Disclosure
This application uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.
Google AdMob may automatically collect certain device-related information for advertising purposes:
- Advertising Identifier: Google Advertising ID (GAID)
- Device Information: Device model, OS version, screen size
- IP Address: Used for approximate city-level location
- Ad Interaction Data: Clicks and ad impressions
This information is collected directly by Google and not by the app developer.
Your Advertising Choices
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Delete or Reset Advertising ID
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
Google Policies
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdMob Policy: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
5. Security
We prioritize user privacy and local security.
- No Backend Infrastructure: No personal database exists
- No Sensitive Data Storage: CNICs are not saved
- Secure WebView Usage: Official portals opened in isolated environment
- Minimal Permissions: Only essential Android permissions requested
- Local Processing: Most functionality works entirely on-device
While we strive to provide a secure experience, external websites and government services operate independently under their own privacy practices.
6. Permissions Used
- INTERNET: Load official portals and online services
- ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Detect connectivity status
- CALL_PHONE: Enable direct helpline calling
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Display reminders and important informational notifications
The app does NOT request access to contacts, photos, files, microphone, precise location, SMS inbox, or call history.
7. Third-Party Services
The app may use the following services and libraries:
- Flutter Framework: Mobile application framework
- Google AdMob SDK: Advertisement delivery
- SharedPreferences: Local preference storage
- WebView: Display official government websites
- URL Launcher: Open secure external links
- In-App Review API: Official Google Play review prompt
- Local Notifications: Offline informational reminders
- Official Government Portals: Access to official public welfare and tracking websites including Rahmat Card systems
⚠️ Ad Notice: Advertisements displayed through Google AdMob help support app maintenance and development costs.
8. Data Retention
We do not retain personal information because no personal data is collected.
Only non-sensitive local settings such as language and theme preferences may remain on your device until the app is uninstalled.
9. User Rights
You remain fully in control of your device data.
- Delete Data: Uninstall the app anytime
- Modify Settings: Change preferences directly in-app
- Ad Preferences: Control personalized ads through Google settings
10. Children's Privacy
This application is intended for general informational use and is not specifically targeted toward children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children or adults.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to improve clarity, maintain transparency, or comply with legal and platform requirements.
Changes become effective immediately after posting the updated version within the app or associated policy page.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
- Email: muzaffar.alpha.dev@gmail.com
- Application: 8070 CNIC Guide – Unofficial
📋 Compliance Notice
This Privacy Policy is designed to support compliance with:
- Google Play Developer Policies
- Google AdMob Advertising Policies
- General privacy transparency standards
- Applicable international privacy practices
Last Compliance Review: June 8, 2026