Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 29, 2026
Introduction
Akhil Bhartiya Jan Seva Trust (ABJST) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application and website.
Information We Collect
- Full name, father/husband name, gender, date of birth
- Aadhaar number (for identity verification)
- Mobile number
- Address (state, district, block, village)
- Nominee details
- Payment receipts and transaction IDs
- Bank account details (account number, IFSC, UPI ID) — for withdrawals
- Family member details (for aid applications — e.g., daughter's name)
- Sensitive documents (death certificates, marriage cards, hospital admission slips)
- Profile image
- Device push notification tokens
How We Use Your Information
- Membership registration and management
- Processing and verifying contribution payments
- Managing beneficiary assistance applications
- Sending payment reminders and trust updates
- Displaying public contribution records for transparency
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on secure servers. We use encryption and secure authentication (JWT tokens) to protect your information. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt. We do not sell or share your information with third parties.
Data Sharing
We do not share your personal information with third parties, except: (1) member name and contribution amount are displayed in the public contribution list for trust transparency, and (2) when required by law.
Push Notifications
We use push notifications to send payment reminders and trust updates. You can disable notifications at any time through your device settings.
Your Rights
- Right to access and update your personal data
- Right to opt out of push notifications
- Right to request deletion of your account
Data Retention Policy
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, all personal data (name, Aadhaar, mobile, bank details) is permanently removed within 7 business days. Anonymous financial transaction records may be retained for trust accounting integrity.
Account Deletion
You can request deletion of your account through:
- Mobile app: Profile → Delete Account
- Website: abjst.in/delete-account
Account deletion requests are processed by an administrator within 7 business days. Upon deletion, all your personal data will be permanently anonymized or removed.
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a new updated date.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, please contact us:
Akhil Bhartiya Jan Seva Trust
Email: support@abjst.in