Vishwa Brahmana Swarnakara Sangham

Last updated: July 11, 2026

1. Introduction

Vishwa Brahmana Swarnakara Sangham ("VSS", "we", "our", or "us") operates the VSS mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our app.

By using the VSS app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you register and use the app:

• Personal details: Full name, email address, phone number
• Location details: State, city, constituency, mandal, village, pincode
• Professional details: Business type, category
• Profile photo: Uploaded by you
• Posts and catalog images: Content you upload within the app
• Device information: FCM token for push notifications
• Payment information: Processed securely through Razorpay (we do not store card or UPI details)

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your VSS membership account
• To send OTP verification for login and registration
• To display your profile to other community members
• To process donations and membership payments
• To send push notifications about community updates
• To generate membership certificates
• To allow admins to manage the community directory

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Firebase (Google): Push notifications and phone number authentication
• Razorpay: Payment processing for donations and memberships
• MSG91: OTP delivery via SMS

Each of these services has their own Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing them.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). All data transmission between the app and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to any third parties. Your information is only shared with:

• Other VSS community members (profile details visible within the app)
• VSS administrators (for membership management)
• Third-party services listed above (only as required for app functionality)

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, your personal data will be removed from our systems within 30 days.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of push notifications at any time through your device settings

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

9. Children's Privacy

The VSS app is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: