📅 Effective Date: July 18, 2026 |
🔄 Last Updated: July 18, 2026 |
📱 App Version: 1.0.0
Welcome to NextGen Engineering ("we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect,
use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website
(nextgencivil.net). Please read this policy carefully.
✅ We do not sell your personal data. We do not share it with third parties for marketing.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Name, email address when you sign up or log in.
- Project Data: Construction estimates, BOQ data, and project files you create within the app.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version for bug reporting.
- Usage Analytics: Pages visited, features used, and session duration (anonymized via Google Analytics).
- Camera / Files: Only when you use the Handwriting or Drawing Analysis features — images are processed and not stored permanently.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the app's core features (estimation, BOQ, export)
- To save and sync your projects across devices
- To improve app performance and fix bugs
- To send important service updates (no marketing spam)
- To process AI-powered features (handwriting recognition, drawing analysis)
3. Data Storage & Security
Your project data is stored securely on our servers hosted within compliant cloud infrastructure.
We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS) for all data in transit. Locally saved projects
remain on your device and are not uploaded unless you explicitly use the cloud sync feature.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following trusted third-party services:
- Google Analytics — anonymized usage statistics
- Google AdSense — contextual advertisements (free tier users)
- OpenAI / AI APIs — for AI-powered BOQ and drawing analysis features
- Expo / EAS — mobile app build and delivery infrastructure
Each third party has their own privacy policy governing their data practices.
5. Permissions We Request
- Camera: For handwritten estimate scanning (optional feature)
- Storage / Files: To export estimates as Excel/PDF to your device
- Internet: Required for cloud sync, AI features, and SOR rate updates
- Notifications: For app update alerts and project reminders (optional)
6. Data Retention
We retain your account and project data for as long as your account is active. You may delete
your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us at
support@nextgencivil.net.
7. Children's Privacy
NextGen Engineering is intended for professional use by adults (18+). We do not knowingly
collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us
with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Export your project data at any time
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes
via the app or email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the
updated policy.
10. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests:
