Privacy Policy
Short version: We collect only what we need, never sell your data, and you can delete your account anytime.
1. What We Collect
- Account info: Name, email address, and password (stored securely with encrypted authentication)
- Profile info: Phone number, city, and volunteer skills you provide
- Reports: Location, description, and photos you submit for garbage reports
- Reviews: Your name, city, and review text
- Usage data: Pages visited, actions taken (for improving the platform)
2. How We Use Your Data
- To authenticate your account and keep it secure
- To process garbage reports and schedule cleanup drives
- To coordinate volunteer activities and distribute goodies
- To display your profile on the Team page (only if you're an active volunteer)
- To send you notifications about your reports and upcoming drives
- To improve the Parivartane platform and measure our impact
3. What We Never Do
- We never sell your personal data to third parties
- We never share your data with advertisers
- We never send you unsolicited marketing emails
- We never store your password in plain text
4. Data Storage
All data is stored securely on our cloud database provider. Our infrastructure is compliant and encrypts all data at rest and in transit.
5. Photos You Upload
Photos you upload as part of garbage reports may be published publicly on the Parivartane website in the Before & After gallery. By uploading a photo, you confirm you have the right to share it and consent to its public display.
6. Cookies
We use only essential cookies to keep you logged in. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
8. Your Rights
- Access all data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Withdraw consent for data use at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at adminparivartane@gmail.com.
9. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we remove all personal data within 30 days. Anonymised, aggregate data (e.g. total cleanup count) may be retained for statistical purposes.
10. Children's Privacy
Parivartane is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has created an account, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact
Questions or concerns about your privacy? Email us at adminparivartane@gmail.com — we respond within 48 hours.