This Privacy Policy explains how InStockNow (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you use our Android application that tracks product availability on the Amul website and notifies you when items are back in stock. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amul.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
Login ID (user-chosen)
6‑digit PIN (stored only as a salted, one‑way hash)
App Usage & Preferences
Pincode and selected substore/region
Tracked products and search terms (e.g., “protein”, “milk”)
Notification settings (e.g., in‑stock alerts)
Device & Technical Data
Device identifiers (e.g., push notification token such as FCM)
App version, OS version, and basic device model
Network data such as IP address (server logs)
Diagnostics & Logs
Crash reports and performance metrics
Server access logs (timestamps, endpoint, response status)
We do not collect precise GPS location or contact lists. We do not copy or store Amul account credentials. We only use public/authorized endpoints to check product availability.
2. How We Use Information
Authenticate your account and secure access to the app
Track product availability for your chosen pincode/region
Send in‑stock notifications you opt‑in to receive
Improve reliability, performance, and user experience
Prevent abuse, detect anomalies, and enforce our terms
Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Bases
Depending on your location, we process personal data based on:
Contractual necessity (to provide the app features you request)
Legitimate interests (e.g., security, fraud prevention, service improvement)
Consent (e.g., push notifications, optional analytics where applicable)
Legal compliance
4. Sharing & Disclosure
Service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, error reporting, push notifications) under data processing agreements
Legal requests where required by applicable law
Business transfers (e.g., merger, acquisition) with continued protection of your data
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Storage & Security
PINs are stored only as salted, one‑way hashes
Transport security with HTTPS/TLS
Role‑based access and least‑privilege for operational staff
Regular backups and audit logging
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we work to protect your information using industry‑standard measures.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the service and meet lawful purposes. You may request deletion of your account data at any time (see Your Rights).
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have rights to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Port your data
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise rights, contact us at the email below. We may need to verify your identity.
8. Children’s Privacy
InStockNow is not directed to children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
9. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
10. Third‑Party Services
Our app may integrate with third‑party services for hosting, analytics, crash reporting, and notifications. Their use of information is governed by their own privacy policies. We recommend you review them independently.
11. Cookies & Local Storage
We do not use web cookies in the Android app. We may use secure local storage for session tokens and preferences. On our website (if any), cookies may be used to operate and measure site performance and remember preferences.
12. “Do Not Track”
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) signal. As there is no industry standard for DNT, we do not respond to these signals. We continue to review developments in this area.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy with a new “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, notify you via the app.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:
Email: support@alphaone.me
Address: InStockNow, Alpha 1, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India