Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how DontWaste ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information provided by users of our platform. By using DontWaste, you agree to this policy.

2. Information We Collect

• ✓ Donor name and contact number (used only to coordinate donation pickup).
• ✓ City and locality (displayed publicly so receivers can find nearby donations).
• ✓ Donation details: title, category, quantity, description, and photo.
• ✓ Recipient name and contact number (shared only with the relevant donor after a claim).
• ✓ IP address and browser info (collected automatically for abuse prevention only).

3. How We Use Your Information

• ✓ To display your donation listing to potential recipients.
• ✓ To share contact details between donor and recipient after a successful claim.
• ✓ To moderate the platform and prevent misuse.
• ✓ To improve platform features and user experience.
• ✓ We do NOT use your data for advertising or sell it to third parties.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Contact information is shared only between the specific donor and recipient involved in a claim, and only for pickup coordination. We do not share your data with any commercial entity.

5. Data Retention

Donation listings are retained for record-keeping and transparency. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us. Deleted listings will be removed from public view within 48 hours.

6. Your Rights

• ✓ Right to access: request a copy of data we hold about you.
• ✓ Right to correction: request we fix inaccurate data.
• ✓ Right to deletion: request your personal data be deleted.
• ✓ Right to object: object to how your data is used.
• ✓ To exercise any of these rights, contact privacy@dontwaste.in.

7. Cookies & Tracking

DontWaste uses only essential cookies required for admin session management. We do not use any advertising, analytics, or third-party tracking cookies. No user behaviour is sold or shared with advertisers.

8. Children's Privacy

DontWaste is not intended for use by persons under the age of 18 without parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no internet platform can guarantee absolute security. Please do not share sensitive financial or government ID information on this platform.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.