1. Introduction
Welcome to SatUsh, a platform that facilitates the sharing of untouched tiffin meals among office colleagues, promoting the reduction of food waste. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our mobile app ("SatUsh").
2. Data Collection
Data We Collect
Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, and office location, which are essential for creating an account and facilitating meal-sharing among colleagues.
Location Data: Your office location to help match you with nearby colleagues for meal sharing. We only collect this information with your explicit consent, which you can manage through your device’s settings.
If you do not agree to the collection of this information, please do not create an account with us.
Technologies for Data Collection
We use cookies and similar technologies, including:
Cookies: Small files that help improve user experience and app functionality.
Types include:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the app's functionality.
Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand user activity to improve the app.
Functionality Cookies: Remember user preferences like dietary restrictions and preferred sharing times.
Web Beacons: Small files in the App or emails that help track user interaction and engagement with our services.
3. Use of Data and Legal Basis
We may use your data to:
Facilitate Meal Sharing: Help connect you with colleagues who are sharing or requesting meals.
Improve User Experience: Customize the App’s features based on your feedback and usage patterns.
Communicate with You: Send notifications, updates, and important information about your account.
Promote Safety: Ensure that meal sharing happens in a safe and respectful environment.
Our processing of your data is based on:
Contractual Obligation: To enable account setup, meal-sharing functionalities, and identity verification.
Legitimate Interests: To improve the App’s functionality, reduce food waste, and promote sustainable meal-sharing practices.
Consent: For sending promotional emails and newsletters, with the option to withdraw consent anytime.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, such as:
- Storing data on secure servers with encrypted access.
- Requiring password-protected access to your account.
However, the safety of data transmission cannot be entirely guaranteed, and any transmission is at your own risk. If you suspect a data breach, contact us at [email protected].
5. Sharing of Data
Your data may be shared with:
- Colleagues Using the App: Information such as your meal posts and availability will be shared with other users within your office for the purpose of facilitating meal exchanges.
- Service Providers: For app maintenance, data analysis, and customer support. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep your data confidential.
- Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders.
- Research and Development: Anonymized data may be used to analyze trends and improve the app’s functionality.
We do not share personal data for third-party advertising without your consent.
6. User Choices and Rights
You have the following rights concerning your data:
- Access: Request copies of your data.
- Correction: Rectify inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
- Restriction: Limit how we use your data.
- Data Portability: Transfer your data to another service.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data, particularly for marketing purposes.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 15 days.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Upon account deletion, your data will be removed within 90 days.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If significant changes are made, we will notify you via email or through the App. Continued use of the App after such notifications indicates acceptance of the changes.
9. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or further information about this Privacy Policy, reach out to us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.appnovators.com.
10. Data Transfers and Storage
As the App operates exclusively in India, all data collected is stored and processed on servers located within India. We ensure that any third-party services we use comply with Indian data protection laws to maintain the confidentiality of your data.
11. External Links
Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We advise reviewing their privacy policy before sharing your data with them.
12. Terms for Users in India
This policy has been drafted to comply with the Information Technology Act 2000 and its rules. If you have any concerns about our handling of your data, you can reach out to the Data Protection Authority of India.