Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) is being used online. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your PII in accordance with our app, Swachhta Setu.

What personal information do we collect?

When registering on our app, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your Android/iOS Phone ID or other details to help you with your experience. We strictly do not log any personal info or contact information on our side other than the Google account associated with your Android/iOS device's unique ID to ensure गारंटीड notification delivery.

When do we collect information?

We collect only the device unique ID associated with Google account information from you when you launch the app for the first time.

How do we use your information?

We may use the information to personalize your experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content (Awareness Videos, News, and Competition modules) in which you are most interested, ensuring a लाइफटाइम impact on environment awareness.

How do we protect your information?

• We only provide articles, awareness videos, and information.
• We never ask for credit card numbers or private financial data.
• We do not use Malware Scanning or vulnerability scanning to PCI standards.
• Your data security is गारंटीड through our internal device ID mapping which prevents unauthorized access to your specific Play & Learn progress.

Do we use 'cookies'?

We do not use cookies for tracking purposes.

Third-party disclosure & Links

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information. We do not include or offer third-party products or services on our app.

COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)

When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. While Swachhta Setu provides educational content for children, we do not specifically market to children under 13 in a way that collects unauthorized personal data. Our Play & Learn modules are designed for safe, educational use.

Fair Information Practices

In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur: We will notify the users via in-site notification within 7 business days.

CAN SPAM Act

We collect your email/device ID in order to send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions regarding waste management and competition updates.