Important Notice: This app provides services with authorized data access but does not act on behalf of the Royal Government of Bhutan.
General Information
Bhutan App is the property of Royal Society for STEM, His Majesty's Secretariat. The app is free to use for all citizens of Bhutan.
Official Status Disclaimer
- This app is NOT an official government application and is solely intended for Bhutanese citizens.
- This app is NOT developed by the Royal Government of Bhutan. The application was developed by Royal Society for STEM, His Majesty's Secretariat
- This app is NOT affiliated with the Department of Civil Registration and Census (DCRC) but facilitates in viewing own information
What This App Does
- This app is an independent service authorized to facilitate citizenship verification for Bhutanese, specifically for Bhutanese-related celebrations.
- We access government data through official, authorized channel which are not accessible otherwise.
- We have legal permission to access the DCRC database for verification purposes and are monitored for its use.
Data Access Authorization
- Data Provider: Department of Civil Registration and Census (DCRC)
- Access Type: Authorized third-party access
- Official DCRC Website: https://dcrc.moha.gov.bt
Data Protection
- Official Data Source: Royal Government of Bhutan (Closed Source)
- Department: Department of Civil Registration & Census, Ministry of Home Affairs
- Access Method: Secure API integration with DCRC's citizenship verification system
- Protection: NDA Agreement. Bound by legally binding document, between Royal Society for STEM and Department of Civil Registration & Census, Bhutan App is not allowed to share or exchange any information under any circumstances
App Features & Services
- Available on Google Play Store (Android) and Apple App Store (iOS)
- Provides access to:
- National Day celebration participation
- Public Announcements (No advertisements of profit)
- Citizen Details (As per Data source)
- No financial services, gambling, or cryptocurrency features
- No health-related content or services
- No AI-generated or blockchain-based content
- No advertisements
App Permissions
- Camera: Required for QR code scanning and profile photo capture
- Storage: Required for accessing device gallery for image upload purposes
- Internet: Required for communicating with the application servers
Data Security and Privacy
- All personal details remain strictly confidential
- Robust security measures prevent unauthorized access
- No impersonation is allowed
- No third-party data sharing unless required by Bhutanese law
- No spam or malware
- Family-friendly content only
Account Management
Account Deletion
Users can request account deletion through:
- App Settings -> Request Account Delete
- Email: app.rsstem@gmail.com (identity verification required)
Dispute Resolution
Disputes are handled through alternative dispute resolution as per the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of Bhutan 2013.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy:
- Email: app.rsstem@gmail.com
