Ultra-Poor Graduation Approach in Jharkhand

A special project under DAY-NRLM (Aug 2022 – Mar 2026), targeting 4,000 ultra-poor households across 4 blocks in 3 districts. Supported by The/Nudge Institute, it aims to graduate families out of ultra-poverty within 36 months through social inclusion, two diversified income sources, and 100% SHG inclusion. All 4,000 households have received bank accounts, livelihood planning, consumption support, and asset grants.

Privacy Policy of UPAJ

Welcome to the Ultra-Poor Graduation Approach in Jharkhand application! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the application includes:

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when using the app, such as your name, address, and contact information.

Demographic Data

Information regarding your demographic details which helps us in providing better services under the scheme.

Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the application, such as your IP address, device type, and operating system.

Data Collection Table

Personal Information
- To verify your identity and process applications
Location Data
- To provide location-specific services
Device Information
- To optimize app performance
Application Usage
- To improve user experience

Permissions We Use

Image Access

Our application requests access to your device's images and media to provide the following functionality:

Upload documents for verification
Submit application forms and supporting documents
Profile picture customization
Share success stories with images

We do not upload your images to our servers without your explicit permission.

Location Access

Our application requests access to your device's location to provide the following functionality:

Verify your eligibility based on location
Provide location-specific scheme information
Connect you with nearby training centers
Help officials verify implementation areas

You can revoke this permission at any time through your device settings.

Internet Access

Our application requires internet access to provide the following functionality:

Submit application forms online
Synchronize data across devices
Download updates and important notifications
Access latest scheme information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

To process your application for various schemes
To verify your eligibility for different programs
To communicate with you about application status
To provide personalized scheme recommendations
To improve our services and application experience

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including:

Consent: Where you have given us consent to process your data
Contractual necessity: To fulfill our obligations to you
Legal obligation: To comply with legal requirements
Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our services

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. All data is stored securely in compliance with Government of India guidelines.

Data Retention

We will retain your information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. Typical retention periods are:

Application data: 5 years after scheme completion
Financial records: 7 years as required by law
User accounts: Until deletion request

Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access: You can request copies of your personal data
Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data
Right to restrict processing: You can request limitation of how we use your data
Right to data portability: You can request transfer of your data to another organization
Right to object: You can object to certain processing activities

Data Sharing

We may share your information with government departments as required for scheme implementation, but we do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

International Data Transfers

Your information is processed and stored within India. We do not transfer your personal data outside the country unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

Children's Privacy

Our application is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Grievance Redressal

If you have any concerns or complaints about the processing of your personal data, you may contact our Grievance Officer:

Email: amitjn28@gmail.com

We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: