Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Samyog, the digital platform of iFocus Mission. We respect your privacy and are deeply committed to protecting your personal data. Samyog is a dedicated platform designed to foster co-options, co-operations, co-ordinations, and collaborations among members of the iFocus Mission. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, safeguard, and disclose your information when you access or use the Samyog web and mobile applications.

2. Information We Collect

To provide a personalized and meaningful experience, we collect the following types of information:

• Identity & Contact Information: Name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, and email addres.
• Demographic Information: General location details and professional or educational background.
• Platform Usage Data: Details regarding your association with the mission, event registrations, session attendance, and activities logged on the platform.
• Device Information: Information about the device identifiers necessary for mobile push notifications.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used to further the objectives of the iFocus Mission and enhance your experience on the platform:

• Community Engagement: To maintain features that allow members to connect and support one another.
• Event & Platform Management: To process event registrations, track attendance, manage roles, and provide access to features like progress trackers.
• Communication: To send important administrative updates, notifications, and mobile alerts for upcoming sessions.
• Platform Integrity: To verify member identities and maintain a secure community environment.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to any third parties. Your data is treated with the utmost confidentiality. We may share your information only in the following contexts:

• With Trusted Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform necessary technical services on our behalf (e.g., secure cloud hosting, communication gateways, and email delivery services).
• For Legal Reasons: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of iFocus Mission, our users, or the public.

5. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to backend databases is strictly restricted to authorized administrators.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information as long as your account remains active or as needed to fulfill the community engagement purposes outlined in this policy.

Your Right to Deletion: You have the right to request the complete deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time. To initiate account deletion, you may utilize the options provided within your account settings, visit the Help Center, or contact our support team directly. Upon verified request, data will be permanently removed from active databases.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You maintain control over your data. You can access, review, and update your personal profile, educational details, and professional background directly through the Samyog dashboard ("My Profile" section). You may also adjust your availability preferences and manage your push notification settings through your device.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our platform features or legal requirements. Significant structural changes will be communicated by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the platform after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data within the Samyog platform, please reach out to our dedicated support team:

• Email: contact@ifocusmission.org
• Phone: +91 80086 44333