Privacy Policy – BAMSG Mobile App

Effective Date: 01-Sep-2025
The Mumbai Andhra Mahasabha & Gymkhana (“BAMS”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members and users of the BAMS Mobile App (“App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the App.

1. Information We Collect :

• Personal Information: Name, membership number, email address, phone number, and other details you provide during registration or when updating your profile.
• Payment Information: Details necessary to process payments for membership fees, donations, event registrations and facility bookings. We do not store card details; payments are processed through secure, PCI-DSS-compliant gateways.
• Usage Data: Device information (model, operating system, app version), log data, and analytics (such as pages visited and features used) to improve app performance.

2. How We Use Your Information :

• To verify membership and provide access to member-only features.
• To process payments, donations, and event bookings.
• To send important updates, announcements, and notifications related to BAMS events, programs, or services.
• To improve the App’s functionality, security, and user experience.

3. Sharing of Information :

• Internal Use: Access is limited to authorized BAMS administrators and service providers.
• Third-Party Services: We may share necessary information with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, cloud hosting, analytics providers) strictly for operational purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect BAMS’ legal rights and the safety of our members.

4. Data Security :
We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/SSL) and security practices to protect your personal data. While we strive for full security, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention :
Your data will be retained only as long as necessary to provide services or as required by applicable law.

6. Your Rights :
You may:

• Access, update, or correct your personal details through the App or by contacting us.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational requirements.

7. Children’s Privacy :
The App is intended for members and users above 18 years. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.

8. Updates to this Policy :
BAMS may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted within the App and will become effective immediately upon posting.

9. Contact Us :
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
The Mumbai Andhra Mahasabha & Gymkhana
Plot No:10C, Lakhamsi Napoo Road, Dadar(E), Mumbai -400014, Maharashtra, India
Email: mahasabha@gmail.com
Phone: 9326463439