1. Introduction

a) The Department of Mission Shakti, an initiative championed by the Government of Odisha, India, is committed to fostering the social and economic empowerment of women. For detailed information, please visit their website: https://missionshakti.odisha.gov.in/.

b) The Mission Shakti LMS (Learning Management System) has been launched to enhance the capabilities of women in Odisha. This educational initiative encompasses Digital-Financial Literacy, Reproductive Health & Rights, and Gender-Based Violence. The sessions will be facilitated through physical interactions, classroom trainings, and online learning on the custom-made Mission Shakti Learning Management System.

2. Privacy Policy

a) We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our Mission Shakti LMS android app and website visitors; in this policy, we explain how we will treat your personal information.

b) By using our Android app as well as the website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.

c) The information about the Mission Shakti LMS on missionshaktilms.org and our mobile application is entitled “for strengthening the capacities of Mission Shakti SHGs (Women) in Odisha on digital-financial literacy, Reproductive Health & Rights and Gender Based Violence in support of UNFPA’s Programmes located in Odisha, India” only.

d) All information on the site and on our mobile application is in good faith. By using our Android application and website, you acknowledge that you understand and accept that we are not a government-affiliated organization and do not provide any government services.

3. Purpose of Android Mobile Application

a) The app will be used by Master Trainers to register women in the state of Odisha, India as DigiShakti (Trainers).

b) The app will be used by DigiShaktis (Trainers) to register women in the state of Odisha, India as Learners to educate on Digital-Financial Literacy, Reproductive Health & Rights and Gender Based Violence.

c) This app comes in with a suite of resources for the trainers and learners in terms of Course Material, Assessments, Certifications, etc.

4. Collecting Personal Information

a) We may collect, store, and use the following kinds of personal information:

b) Information about your geographical location and device storage;

Information that you provide to us when registering with our Android app;

Information that you provide to us when using the services on the Android app and website, or that is generated in the course of the use of those services;

5. Using Your Personal Information

a) Personal information submitted to us through our Android app and website will be used for the purposes specified in this policy or on the relevant pages of the website.

b) We may use your personal information to:

• Administer our Android app and website;
• Enable your use of the services available on our Android app and website;
• Deal with enquiries and complaints made by you relating to our Android app and website;
• Keep our Android app and website secure and prevent fraud;
• Verify compliance with the terms and conditions governing the use of our Android app and website.

c) We will not supply your personal information to any third party for the purpose of their or any other third party’s direct marketing.

6. Disclosing Personal Information

a) We may disclose your personal information:

• to the extent that we are required to do so by law;
• in connection with any ongoing or prospective legal proceedings;
• in order to establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights (including providing information to others for the purposes of fraud prevention and reducing credit risk);
• to any person who we reasonably believe may apply to a court or other competent authority for disclosure of that personal information where, in our reasonable opinion, such court or authority would be reasonably likely to order disclosure of that personal information.

b) Except as provided in this policy, we will not provide your personal information to third parties.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

a) User Data Collection: The Android app will collect only the necessary user data required for its intended purpose for the Mission Shakti LMS and meeting the objectives as stated in the para Introduction above. We shall comply with all applicable data protection laws and regulations and ensure that user data is handled securely and responsibly.

b) Data Usage: User data collected through the Android app shall be used solely for the Mission Shakti LMS purposes, app improvement, and organizational activities. We shall never share user data with third parties without explicit consent.

c) Data Security: We shall implement appropriate security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure on our Android app and website.

d) We will take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of your personal information.

e) You are responsible for keeping the password you use for accessing our Android app and website confidential; we will not ask you for your password (except when you log in to our Android app and website).

8. Content Guidelines

a) Accuracy: All content published on the app is accurate, reliable, and up-to-date. We shall verify the information before sharing it with our supporters.

b) Non-Promotional: The app shall not be used for promoting commercial products or services. It should focus solely on our mission and activities.

c) Respectful and Inclusive: The content shared on the app is respectful, non-discriminatory, and inclusive, promoting diversity and understanding.

d) Non-Political: The app shall not endorse any political party or aspirants. Our focus should remain on advancing our non-partisan mission.

9. App Development and Maintenance

a) Quality Assurance: The app shall undergo rigorous testing before each release to ensure a smooth and bug-free user experience.

b) Updates and Improvements: We shall regularly update the app to add new features, fix bugs, and improve functionality.

10. Compliance and Governance

a) Legal Compliance: The app shall comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

b) Ownership and Rights: We own all rights to the app, including intellectual property rights. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of the app is strictly prohibited.

c) Modification of Policy: This policy document may be updated or modified as needed. Users will be notified of any significant changes.

d) By using the Android app, users agree to abide by this policy document and support our objective as stated in the para Introduction above.

11. Amendments

a) We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our Android app and website.

b)You should check this app and page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes to this policy.

12. Cookies

a) Our website uses cookies.

b) A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

c) Cookies may be either “persistent” cookies or “session” cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.

d) Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

e) Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies.

13. Contact Us

a) If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to submit a request to exercise your rights as detailed in this Privacy Policy, please contact us via email at support@missionshaktilms.org.