At BarQTechs, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and handle your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

1. Information Collection

To provide our services effectively, we collect the following types of information:

• Professional Profiles: Full name, employee ID, email address, and job title as provided by your employer.
• Attendance Data: Clock-in and clock-out timestamps to manage payroll and efficiency.
• Location Information: We may collect precise or approximate location data (GPS) to verify attendance and ensure compliance with work-site requirements.
• Device Information: Device model, operating system, and unique identifiers to ensure app security and performance.

2. How We Use Location Data

BarQTechs requires location access to provide core features such as:

• Geofenced clock-in/out verification for field employees.
• Mapping and route optimization for service tasks.
• Ensuring employee safety while on active duty assignments.

Location data is only accessed while the app is in use or as authorized by your specific organization's settings for attendance tracking.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Employer: Data related to attendance, tasks, and performance is shared with the organization that manages your account.
• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (like Firebase) to host our data and analyze app performance.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, as well as strict access controls within our organization.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and your organization's configuration, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Please contact your company's HR or administrative department for requests related to your professional data.

6. Account Deletion

We respect your right to control your data. Employees can permanently delete their account and all associated personal data directly within the app by following these steps:

• Navigate to your Profile screen.
• Go to Account Settings.
• Select Delete Account.
• Confirm your request by entering your password and acknowledging the permanent nature of this action.

Once confirmed, your account, professional profile, attendance logs, and all related data will be immediately and permanently removed from our active systems. This action cannot be undone.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or via email.

Last Updated: April 17, 2026