Privacy Policy & Terms
Your privacy and trust are our top priorities at UpSaathi.
Privacy Policy for UpSaathi
Effective Date: June 5, 2026
Welcome to UpSaathi. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the UpSaathi mobile application (the "App").
1. Information We Collect
UpSaathi is designed to be lightweight and privacy-focused. We do not require you to grant unnecessary or dangerous device permissions (such as Camera, Contacts, or Microphone).
- Network Information: The App requires internet access (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE) to fetch and display the list of local service providers and service categories.
- Location Data: We do not track your physical device location using GPS. Users manually select their preferred city/area within the App to discover local services.
- Notifications: We use notification permissions (POST_NOTIFICATIONS) strictly to send you important updates regarding services or app improvements.
2. How We Use Your Information
Any minimal data processed by the App is used solely for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the core functionality of the App (displaying relevant local service providers).
- To send you necessary operational notifications.
- To improve user experience and monitor the technical performance of the App.
3. Third-Party Services
The App uses trusted third-party services that may collect limited information in accordance with their own privacy policies to support app stability, analytics, and performance. The third-party services used in the App include:
- Google Play Services: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Analytics for Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
- Firebase Crashlytics: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
These services help us provide seamless in-app updates, monitor app crashes, and improve functionality. We do not sell, rent, or share your data with any unverified third-party marketing agencies.
4. Data Retention and Deletion
UpSaathi retains basic app usage data only for as long as necessary to provide our services.
- You can stop further collection of information from your mobile device simply by uninstalling the App.
- If you wish to request the deletion of any specific data or withdraw consent, you can contact our support team directly.
5. Data Security
We value your trust in using UpSaathi. We employ standard, secure communication protocols (such as HTTPS via Retrofit) to ensure that the data exchanged between the App and our servers is protected against unauthorized access.
6. Children’s Privacy
UpSaathi is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers.
7. Changes to This Privacy 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 "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:
- Email: upsaathi@gmail.com
- Contact Number: +91 87953 83143
Terms and Conditions for UpSaathi
Effective Date: June 5, 2026
Welcome to UpSaathi. By downloading, accessing, or using the UpSaathi mobile application (the "App") operated by SkillarCode E-Learning, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. Nature of the Platform (Information Directory Only)
UpSaathi operates strictly as a free digital directory and information provider. Our sole purpose is to bridge the communication gap between users seeking local services and independent local service providers.
- How it works: When a user initiates an inquiry (via Call/Chat/Inquiry button), they are connected to the UpSaathi support team, who then provides the direct contact information of an available local service provider.
- No Agency: UpSaathi does not employ, hire, or manage the service providers listed on the App. We are not an agency, contractor, or employer.
2. 100% Free Service & No Financial Involvement
- UpSaathi is a completely free platform for users. We do not charge any commission, booking fee, or service fee.
- UpSaathi does not process, manage, or interfere with any payments. All financial transactions, negotiations, and pricing are strictly between the User and the Service Provider.
3. Zero Liability and Disclaimer of Warranties (Important)
While UpSaathi makes genuine efforts to list experienced and local service providers, we do not guarantee, warrant, or endorse the quality, safety, legality, background, or character of any service provider.
- Use at Your Own Risk: Hiring and interacting with a service provider is entirely at the User's own risk. Users are strongly advised to exercise caution and do their own due diligence before hiring or allowing any provider into their home.
- No Dispute Resolution: UpSaathi will not mediate, intervene, or be held legally or financially responsible for any disputes, damages, incomplete work, behavioral issues, or financial losses arising between the User and the Service Provider.
4. User and Provider Independence
Once UpSaathi provides the contact information to the User, our role is 100% complete. We do not track, monitor, or supervise the actual physical service or the interaction that happens offline.
5. Intellectual Property
SkillarCode E-Learning retains all intellectual property rights in the App, including its code, design, trademarks, service marks, logos, and branding. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, or extract the source code of the App.
6. Third-Party Services
The App utilizes trusted third-party services that have their own Terms and Conditions. Below are the links to the Terms and Conditions of the third-party service providers used by the App:
- Google Play Services: https://policies.google.com/terms
- Google Analytics for Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/terms/analytics
- Firebase Crashlytics: https://firebase.google.com/terms/crashlytics
7. App Updates and Availability
We may periodically update the App. You will need to download the updates to continue using the App securely. We do not guarantee indefinite support for earlier versions and may suspend, modify, or terminate the App's features at any time.
8. Right to Remove Listings
We aim to keep our community safe. While we are not liable for offline interactions, UpSaathi reserves the right to remove any service provider or user from the App based on negative feedback, misconduct, or misuse of the platform.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the App indicates acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Contact Us
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: upsaathi@gmail.com
- Contact Number: +91 87953 83143