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1) Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information when you register as a member and use the App:

Category Data Collected Purpose
Identity Data Full Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Employee/Registration Number Membership verification and ID card generation
Contact Data Email address, Mobile phone number Account creation, OTP verification, and communication
Address Data Address Line, City, State, Pincode, Country Membership records
Sensitive Data Aadhaar Card number, images of identity documents (front & back), profile photograph Mandatory identity verification for membership
Professional Data Designation, Department/Category (ST, SC, OBC, Converted Minority) Organizational classification
Payment Data Payment ID, payment status (processed via Razorpay — we do not store card/bank details) Membership fee and donation processing
Device Data Device type, operating system, crash logs (anonymized) App stability and technical support
⚠️ Sensitive Information Notice: We collect Aadhaar numbers and identity document images solely for registration verification. This data is stored securely and is never sold or shared with third parties except as required by law or for Razorpay payment processing.
 
 

 

2) How We Collect Your Information We collect information in the following ways:

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Directly from you – when you fill in the registration form, upload documents, or contact us.
  • Automatically – device information and crash logs collected automatically when you use the App.
  • From third parties – payment confirmation data from Razorpay after a transaction.
  • Phone OTP Verification – mobile number verification via phone.email OTP service.

3) How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information only for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your BAMCEF membership account.
  • To verify your identity as required for membership in BAMCEF.
  • To generate your Digital Membership ID Card.
  • To process membership fees and donations securely via Razorpay.
  • To send important notifications related to your membership status, renewal, or organizational updates.
  • To provide administrative functions to authorized BAMCEF officials.
  • To maintain records as per organizational requirements.
  • To improve App performance using anonymized crash and usage data.
  • To comply with legal obligations under applicable Indian law.

We do not use your data for advertising, behavioural tracking, or sell it to any third party for commercial purposes.

4) Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Razorpay (Payment Processor): To process your membership fee or donation. Razorpay’s own Privacy Policy governs how they handle your payment data.
  • phone.email (OTP Service): Mobile number shared for OTP verification during registration.
  • BAMCEF Authorized Officials: Our administrators may access your data for membership review, approval, and organizational communications.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by court order, government authority, or applicable Indian law.

5) Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your BAMCEF membership account is active or as needed to provide you services. Upon account deletion or membership termination:

  • Account and profile data will be deleted within 30 days of your request.
  • Payment records may be retained for up to 7 years as required by Indian financial regulations.
  • Backup data may persist for up to 90 days before being fully purged.

6) Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement the following measures:

  • Encrypted storage of sensitive documents on secure cloud servers.
  • HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmission between the App and our servers.
  • Access control – only authorized BAMCEF administrators can access membership data.
  • Secure payment processing – card and bank data is handled entirely by Razorpay (PCI-DSS compliant). We never store payment instrument details.

Despite our efforts, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and notify us immediately at helpbamcef@gmail.com if you suspect any unauthorized access.

7) Permissions We Request

The BAMCEF App requests the following device permissions:

Permission

Why We Need It

Camera / Gallery

To allow you to upload your profile photo and identity document images during registration.

Storage (Read/Write)

To save and access your uploaded documents and downloaded ID card.

Internet

To communicate with our servers, process payments, and deliver content.

All permissions are optional to the extent possible. Denying optional permissions may limit certain App features.

8) Children's Privacy

The BAMCEF App is intended exclusively for government employees and working adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us personal data, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a minor has registered, please contact us at helpbamcef@gmail.com.

9) Your Rights (Data Subject Rights)

As a user, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time (note: this may affect your ability to use the App).
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at helpbamcef@gmail.com with the subject line “Data Request.” We will respond within 30 days.

10) Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Razorpay payment portal). These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
  • Notify you via a notification in the App or by email.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12) Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder, the name and contact details of our Grievance Officer are as follows:

BAMCEF – Grievance Officer

 Email: helpbamcef@gmail.com

 Organization: Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation (BAMCEF)

 Country: India

Response Time: We aim to respond to all grievances within 30 days of receipt.