Privacy Policy

Thank you for using the mobile application and website of Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK).

Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) is a registered society affiliated to the Planning and Development Department, Government of Bihar, having office at 6th Floor, D Block, Sardar Patel Bhavan, Nehru Marg, Patna – 800023, Bihar, India.

Bihar Mausam Seva Kendra, a part of Society Bihar Mausam Seva Kendra Society (“BMSK", BMSKS", "we", "our", or "us"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

BMSK is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a secure, transparent, and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and protect your personal information when you access or use the BMSK mobile application, website, and related digital services.

By accessing or using the mobile applications or website of BMSK, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our services.

We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information and your rights in relation to your data.

Copyright Policy

The content published on the Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) website and mobile application, including but not limited to data, documents, graphics, images, logos, icons, audio, video, reports, and other materials in all forms, is protected under applicable copyright laws unless otherwise stated.

You may reproduce the material available on this website or mobile application, free of charge, subject to the following conditions:-

Prior written permission is obtained from Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK), wherever applicable.
The material is reproduced accurately and in its original form without any modification that alters its meaning or intent.
The material is not used in a misleading, defamatory, derogatory, or inappropriate context.
The source is clearly and prominently acknowledged as "Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK), Planning and Development Department, Government of Bihar."

This permission does not extend to any material on this website or mobile application that is identified as the copyright of a third party. Such material may include photographs, logos, trademarks, documents, or other content provided by external organizations or individuals.

Authorization to reproduce any third-party copyrighted material must be obtained directly from the respective copyright owner, department, agency, or organization concerned. Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) shall not be responsible for obtaining such permissions on behalf of users.

Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, commercial exploitation, or use of the content in any form in violation of this Copyright Policy or applicable copyright laws may result in legal action.

For permissions or queries regarding the use of content available on this website or mobile application, please contact Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK), Planning and Development Department, Government of Bihar through the official contact details provided on the website.

Information We Collect

The Bihar Mausam web portal may collect limited personal information, such as name, mobile number, email address and location details voluntarily provided by users, solely for the purpose of user registration, authentication, account management, delivery of customized area-specific and actionable weather services, and related service communications. This information is not collected for commercial or marketing purposes. We do not sell or share any personally identifiable information volunteered on this site to any third party (public/private).

The information collected is used solely for legitimate purposes, including:

User registration and identity verification.
User authentication and secure access to services.
Delivery of customized weather-related information, forecasts, alerts, advisories, and other weather-related services.
Providing notifications, service updates, and other communications directly related to the services offered by Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK).
Improving the quality, reliability, and performance of our website, mobile application, and digital services.

Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) does not collect any personal information for commercial advertising or marketing purposes. We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose any personally identifiable information voluntarily provided by users to any third party, whether public or private, except where disclosure is required by law, pursuant to a court order, or to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

We implement available and appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required under applicable laws and government regulations.

By registering on or using the Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) website or mobile application, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Location Information

To provide actionable weather services which are event-area-time specific, the Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) website and mobile application may collect and use your location information, subject to your device settings and permissions.

Website

When you access the BMSK website, you may voluntarily select a Block, Panchayat, Town, or a City location to view weather forecasts, alerts, advisories, and related information relevant to that location and also other area(s) of interest. The website may also use your browser's location permission, where supported, to provide weather information for your current location.

Mobile Application

The BMSK mobile application may request permission to access your device's current location ("Location Information") to provide localized weather forecasts, weather alerts, meteorological advisories, and other location-based services.

If you grant this permission, the application may use technologies such as:

Global Positioning System (GPS)
Cellular network information
Wi-Fi-based location services
Other device-supported location technologies

These technologies help determine your device's approximate geographic location, including latitude and longitude coordinates, along with the date and time associated with the location request.

Your location information is used solely for the following purposes:

Displaying weather forecasts and observations relevant to your current or selected location.
Delivering area-specific weather warnings, alerts, and advisories.
Providing personalized weather services and improving the accuracy of weather-related information.
Enhancing the overall user experience within the website and mobile application.

You may enable the permission only while using the App or disable location permissions at any time through your device settings.

Cookies Policy

Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information that are downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website and stored within your browser and only that server will be able to retrieve or read the contents of that cookie. Cookies let you navigate between pages efficiently by storing your preferences and generally improving your experience of accessing a website.

We may use the following types of cookies in our web portal and Apps: -

Analytics cookies for anonymously remembering your computer or mobile device when you visit our website to keep track of browsing patterns to improve our services.

Service cookies for helping us to make our website work efficiently, remembering your registration and login details, settings preferences, and keeping track of the pages you view.

Non-persistent cookies a.k.a. per-session cookies. Per-session cookies serve technical purposes, like providing seamless navigation through this website. These cookies do not collect personal information on users and they are deleted as soon as you leave our website. The cookies do not permanently record data and they are not stored on your computer’s hard drive. The cookies are stored in memory and are only available during an active browser session. Again, once you close your browser, the cookie disappears.

Social Network Cookies. These cookies are generally generated by content embeds. They allow social network users to share content and use other features such as publishing comments.

Blocking all cookies will negatively impact the usability of many websites. If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website as envisioned and intended.

Links to Third-Party Websites/Portals/Applications

The Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) website and mobile application may “if,” contain links to external websites, government portals, social media platforms, and other online resources for the convenience and benefit of users.

These links are provided solely to facilitate access to relevant information and services. The inclusion of any external link does not imply endorsement, recommendation, or approval by Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) of the content, services, views, or opinions expressed on such third-party websites.

Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) has no control over the nature, content, availability, security, or accuracy of information available on external websites. Therefore, BMSK shall not be responsible or liable for:-

The content, accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information available on linked websites.
The availability or uninterrupted operation of external websites.
Any products, services, advertisements, or materials offered by third parties.
Any loss or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, information obtained from external websites.

Our website and mobile application may also include links to third-party platforms and services, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Gmail, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Google/Esri Maps, or other external applications and websites for communication purpose only.

Please note that these third-party websites and services operate under their own terms of use and privacy policies. Once you leave the BMSK website or mobile application, you are subject to the privacy practices and policies of the respective third party. We encourage users to review the privacy policy and terms of use of any external website before providing any personal, financial, or sensitive information.

While every effort is made to ensure that external links are relevant and functional, Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) cannot guarantee that such links will remain available or continue to function correctly at all times. BMSK reserves the right to modify or remove external links from its website or mobile application without prior notice.

Sharing Information

The Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) mobile application and website provide users with the option to share weather forecasts, weather alerts and related advisories, and other weather-related information through email and third-party social media and messaging platforms, including but not limited to WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and other supported services.

Where you choose to share weather information, you may also elect to include the relevant location associated with the forecast or weather advisory. Such sharing is initiated solely at your discretion.

Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) does not automatically share your location information or any personally identifiable information with social media platforms, messaging services, or other third parties without your explicit action or consent.

Once you voluntarily share weather information or location details through a third-party platform, the collection, storage, processing, and protection of that information are governed by the privacy policy and terms of service of the respective platform. Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) has no control over, and assumes no responsibility or liability for, the privacy practices, security measures, or handling of information by such third-party services.

Users are solely responsible for determining what information they choose to share and with whom they share it. We encourage all users to carefully review the privacy policies, terms of service, and security settings of the relevant social media or messaging platform before sharing any personal or location-related information.

Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) shall not be liable for any disclosure, misuse, unauthorized access, or loss of information resulting from content voluntarily shared by users through third-party applications, websites, or social media platforms.

Links to Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (i.e. BMSK) Website by other websites/portals

Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) encourages other government organizations, educational institutions, public bodies, and reputable organizations to provide links to the official BMSK website to facilitate access to weather-related information and public services.

You may create a link to the official website of BMSK, subject to the following conditions:

Prior permission from Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) is preferred, particularly where the website content is intended to be used for public dissemination or institutional purposes.
The link must not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or affiliation by BMSK unless expressly authorized in writing.
The linked content must not be presented in a misleading, defamatory, or inappropriate manner.
Wherever feasible, organizations providing links to the BMSK website are requested to inform BMSK so that they may be notified of significant changes, updates, or modifications to the linked content.

To preserve the integrity, security, and user experience of the official website, the following restrictions apply:

The pages of the BMSK website must not be embedded within frames, iframes, or similar technologies on any external website.
The official BMSK website must open either in a new browser window or a new browser tab and should display the complete URL of the official website.
No part of the BMSK website may be altered, tampered with, modified, mirrored, or reproduced in a manner that could misrepresent its content or origin.

Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra (BMSK) reserves the right to request the removal of any link to its website that is considered inappropriate, misleading, unlawful, or inconsistent with applicable laws or Government of Bihar policies.