Privacy Policy – YSS Foundation App

Last updated: 29-11-25

YSS Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a non-profit organization working to support education, cleanliness, and community development. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the YSS Foundation mobile application (“App”) and related services.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Who we are

YSS Foundation is a non-governmental organization (NGO) working in the fields of study support, cleanliness drives, and other social initiatives.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

• Organization name: YSS Foundation
• Email: yuvanoida@gmail.com
• Address: Sec 44 Noida Up

2. Information we collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our App:

2.1 Information you provide directly

• Profile information such as your name, email address, phone number, and password (if applicable).
• Volunteer details such as areas of interest, availability, and city/location you choose to provide.
• Feedback and messages you send through contact forms or support channels.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you use the App, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

• Device information (e.g., device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers).
• Usage information (e.g., features you use, pages you visit, time and date of your use).
• Log data (e.g., IP address, app crashes, and performance data).

We may use third-party tools such as analytics services (for example, Google Analytics for Firebase) to help us understand how the App is used.

2.3 Location information

We may request permission to access your approximate location (e.g., city or region) to:

• Show nearby events or cleanliness drives.
• Match you with relevant volunteering opportunities.

We do not track your real-time precise location unless you explicitly grant that permission and the feature requires it. You can control location permissions through your device settings.

2.4 Information about children

If our activities involve children (for example, study programs), we may collect limited information related to those programs. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children through the App without appropriate consent from a parent or legal guardian, where required by law.

If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information without proper consent, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and operate the App and its features.
• To create and manage your account, if the App offers user registration.
• To communicate with you, including sending updates, notifications about events, or responses to your queries.
• To coordinate volunteering activities, events, and cleanliness drives.
• To improve and personalize the App’s features and user experience.
• To analyze usage and performance for research and reporting, including to our donors or partners (in aggregate or anonymized form).
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

4. Legal basis for processing (if applicable)

Depending on your country/region, we may process your information based on:

• Your consent (e.g., when you register, grant permissions, or subscribe to updates).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., to improve our services, prevent fraud, maintain security).
• Legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping required under applicable law).

5. How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate the App, such as hosting providers, analytics services, or communication tools. They are allowed to use your data only to perform services for us and must protect it.
• Partners and donors (aggregated/anonymized): We may share non-personal, aggregated statistics (e.g., total number of volunteers, number of events) with partners or donors.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others, we may disclose your information to authorities or other parties.

6. Data retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When we no longer need your information, we will delete it or anonymize it.

7. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to delete your data, in certain circumstances.
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (e.g., marketing communications).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your-email@example.com]. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

You can also manage certain choices directly in the App or through your device settings (for example, permissions such as location or notifications).

9. Third-party services and links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media pages, donation platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services you visit.

10. International transfers

If your information is transferred, processed, or stored outside your country, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top.

If we make significant changes, we may notify you through the App or by other appropriate means.

12. Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:

YSS Foundation
Email: yuvanoida@gmail.com
Address: Sec 44 noida UP 201301 India

This Privacy Policy template is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a legal professional to ensure compliance with applicable laws.