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Privacy Policy

The Handbook – Your Military Finance Companion

Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Welcome to The Handbook – Your Military Finance Companion, operated by CommandHQ Communications Pvt. Ltd. ("we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy describes how we handle your information when you use The Handbook mobile and web applications.

1. Information We Collect

✓ We believe in minimal data collection

Account Information

When you sign up, we collect only your name and email address to create and manage your account.

Optional Inputs

You may choose to enter details such as rank, service, unit, or journey details while using features like claim generation or calculators.

→ These details are processed locally on your device only and are not stored, transmitted, or shared with us or any third party.

Usage Data

We may collect limited, anonymized analytics such as app version, device type, and basic interaction data to help improve performance and stability.

2. How We Use Information

We use your information solely to:

  • ✓Provide access to the app and its core features.
  • ✓Respond to queries or technical support requests.
  • ✓Improve app experience, reliability, and usability.
  • ✓Display ads to sustain the free version of the app.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third party for marketing purposes.

3. Advertising & Analytics

  • •The app displays limited advertisements using Google AdMob or similar networks.
  • •These ad providers may use anonymous identifiers to deliver relevant content and measure ad performance.
  • •No personally identifiable information (such as your name, email, or service details) is shared with ad partners.

You can review Google's Privacy Policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy →

4. Data Security

  • 🔒We use standard security measures to protect your information.
  • 📱As most data (like service or claim details) is processed locally on your device, risks of external exposure are minimal.
  • 🛡️Your account credentials are protected by industry-standard encryption.

5. Data Retention

  • 📊We retain only your name and email address for as long as your account remains active.
  • 🗑️If you delete your account, this information is permanently removed from our systems.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • ✓Access or update your account information.
  • ✓Request deletion of your data.
  • ✓Opt out of optional features at any time.
Account Deletion

You can delete your account directly using the in-app account deletion feature available in your profile settings. This will permanently remove all your personal information from our systems.

If you experience any issues with the in-app deletion feature or need assistance, please contact our support team at pradeep@commandhq.in

For other rights or privacy-related requests, contact us at pradeep@commandhq.in

7. Children's Privacy

  • 👶Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
  • 🚫We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

8. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted within the app and at:

🔗https://www.thehandbook.in/privacy

9. Contact Us

For any privacy-related concerns or requests, please contact:

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Email

pradeep@commandhq.in
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Address

CommandHQ Communications Pvt. Ltd.

Coimbatore, India

This privacy policy is effective as of October 28, 2025 and applies to all users of The Handbook application.