An Initiative by BJYM Mumbai in association with Raj Computers AcademyOfficial Privacy Policy & Data Protection Charter
Published & Effective: September 2026 • Legal Jurisdiction: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Compliant with DPDP Act, 2023
100% Free Public Education • Zero Commercial Monetization
YUVAI is a non-commercial educational skill initiative. We never sell, lease, rent, trade, or monetize student personal data, mobile numbers, or learning records to any third-party commercial advertiser, marketing network, or data broker under any circumstance.
1. Institutional Governance & Regulatory Framework
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, storage, processing, and protection of personal data on the YUVAI platform, its official candidate registration portal, and the Student Learning Management System (LMS).
The initiative is jointly convened by:
- Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Mumbai — Youth public leadership organization, led by Shri Tajinder Singh Tiwana (President, BJYM Mumbai).
- Raj Computers Academy (a division of Raj Software Technology (India) Ltd.) — Academic and training delivery partner, led by Dr. CA. Rajesh Chheda (Project Director).
This policy is drafted in strict compliance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act, 2023), the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
2. Key Definitions Under Indian Law
3. Categories of Personal Data Collected
We adhere strictly to the principle of Data Minimisation (Section 6 of the DPDP Act 2023), collecting only the minimal data necessary to fulfill educational objectives:
| Data Category | Information Points | Educational Purpose & Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | Candidate Legal Full Name | Enrolment records, student roll number generation (YUVAI-XXXXXXXX), and printing on official certificate. |
| Contact Data | Mobile Number, Email Address | Primary LMS login credential, two-factor batch communications, course timetable reminders, and digital certificate delivery. |
| Academic & Demographic Data | School/College Name, Class/Grade/Stream, Gender, Date of Birth | Age-appropriate batch allocation (Class 8+, junior college, undergraduate), educational analytics, and state youth reports. |
| Authentication Data | Password (Salted PBKDF2/SHA-512 Hash) | Account security. Passwords are cryptographically salted and hashed; plain-text passwords are never stored or accessible to staff. |
| LMS Progression & Assessment | Module completion timestamps, 50-MCQ final exam responses, score | Verifying 100% video module attendance, validating the 50% passing threshold, and archiving verifiable credential records. |
4. Protection of Minors & School Students (Under 18 Years)
The YUVAI initiative actively encourages participation from young school students starting from Class 8. In compliance with Section 9 of the DPDP Act, 2023 (Processing of Personal Data of Children):
- No Harmful Processing: We do not engage in any processing of personal data that is likely to cause any detrimental effect on the well-being of a child.
- Zero Behavioral Tracking: We do not undertake tracking, surveillance, or behavioral profiling of children or students of any age.
- No Targeted Advertising: The platform contains zero commercial advertising, promotional pop-ups, or third-party marketing banners.
- Parental/Guardian Awareness: Students under 18 years are encouraged to register with the informed knowledge and consent of their parents, guardians, or respective school/college authorities.
5. Examination, Evaluation & Certificate Integrity
To preserve the academic credibility of the YUVAI credential:
- Sequential Gating: The Final 50-MCQ Assessment Exam unlocks automatically only after 100% of the 6 video modules are completed.
- Fair Scoring: Scores are computed automatically by the system against standardized answer keys (Passing criteria: minimum 50% or 25/50).
- Verification ID: Each issued certificate bears a unique verification code and QR identifier that allows prospective employers, colleges, and academic institutions to verify the credential's authenticity without exposing student contact information.
6. Technical Safeguards, Cryptography & Cookies
We implement robust technological safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration:
- Transmission Encryption: All communications between your browser and our servers are encrypted using modern Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.3 / HTTPS).
- Password Security: Passwords are cryptographically transformed using PBKDF2 (Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2) with SHA-512 and unique cryptographic salts (1,000 iterations).
- Functional Cookies Only: We use an
httpOnly,SameSite=Laxsession cookie (yuvai_session) solely to keep you logged in to your student dashboard. We do not use third-party tracking, advertising, or cross-site behavioral cookies. - Storage Architecture: Student data is stored in dedicated, access-controlled databases with automated backups and strict role-based access restrictions.
7. Your Legal Rights Under the DPDP Act, 2023
As a Data Principal under Indian law, every enrolled student possesses the following statutory rights:
8. Data Retention & Archival Schedule
Personal details and active LMS sessions are retained for the duration of your training cycle. To facilitate lifetime verification of your earned credential by universities or future employers, certificate records (Roll Number, Full Name, Issue Date, and Verification ID) are maintained in our verified academic register. You may request account de-identification at any time by contacting our grievance desk.
9. Grievance Officer & Contact Information
In accordance with the DPDP Act, 2023 and the Information Technology Rules, 2021, any student, parent, or institution with queries, data requests, or grievances may contact our designated coordinator: