Privacy Policy

Shree Leuva Patel Samaj Dodiyala ("we", "our", "us", or "the Samaj") respects the privacy of our community members, trustees, and visitors. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile application and web portal.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only necessary information required to facilitate community networking, verify Samaj membership, manage hall/room reservations, and share news and events:

• Profile & Family Information: Member name, contact phone number, email address, residential address, native village (મૂળ વતન), blood group, marital status, and family member details voluntarily provided for the Samaj community directory.
• Community Directory Data: Business/occupation details, business addresses, and contact numbers to allow verified Samaj members to network and support each other.
• Hall & Facility Bookings: Name, contact details, function date, event type (e.g., wedding, community gathering), and uploaded payment confirmation slips for booking hall/vadi/rooms at Shree Leuva Patel Samaj Bhavan.
• Device & Technical Identifiers: Basic non-identifiable technical data including device model, operating system version, and server interaction logs collected automatically for performance monitoring and fraud prevention.

2. Device Permissions & Why We Request Them

Our mobile application may request the following device permissions to deliver specific features. Each permission is strictly used for its declared function and never for covert tracking:

3. Third-Party AI Services Declaration

4. How We Use and Share Information

Information collected is strictly utilized for community and administrative objectives:

• To verify community membership and display the authorized Samaj directory to verified members.
• To manage and confirm hall/room bookings and issue digital receipts.
• To publish notices, announcements, obituaries, and cultural/charitable event updates.
• To maintain records of past and current trustees, donors, and committee members.

We NEVER sell, rent, commercialize, or trade your personal information with third-party advertisers or data brokers. Information is only accessible to verified Samaj members within the private directory and designated Samaj administrative staff.

🔒 5. Data Security & Storage

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:

• All communication between the mobile app, web portal, and backend API is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL/TLS HTTPS).
• Administrative portals require authenticated JWT sessions with bcrypt-hashed passwords and role-based permissions.
• Data is stored in secure, firewall-protected database servers with routine backups.

6. Account & Data Deletion Policy (Right to be Forgotten)

In full compliance with Google Play Store and Apple App Store user data policies, members have the right to request the inspection, modification, or permanent deletion of their account and all associated personal data:

👶 7. Children's Privacy

Our mobile application and portal are intended for community and family use. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without the verifiable consent of a parent or guardian.

📝 8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect improvements in our application, changes in privacy regulations, or enhanced community features. Updates will be published directly on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage users to periodically review this page.

9. Contact Us & Grievance Redressal

If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact our administrative team: