Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/03/2026
•Last Updated: 12/03/2026
1. Introduction
The Mestri respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the IT Rules, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), India.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide: We collect information you voluntarily provide, including your Name, mobile number, email address, profile details, skill information, and job-related details.
Financial Disclaimer:
Please note, The Mestri facilitates direct connections only. We do not collect or store your bank account details, credit card numbers, or UPI PINs. All payments are handled directly between the Client and Operator.
b. Automatically Collected Information: We automatically collect certain data when you use the app, including device details, IP address, and app usage analytics.
Location Data:
We collect precise location data to identify nearby Operators or Jobs. We collect this data only while the app is in use (foreground). We do not track your location in the background when the app is closed unless you have explicitly granted permission for specific tracking features.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to connect Clients with Operators, display nearby jobs, improve app functionality, communicate updates, and prevent fraud or misuse.
4. Legal Basis and Consent
By using The Mestri, you consent to the lawful collection and processing of your personal data for service delivery, compliance, and security purposes.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal data. Information may be shared only:
- When required by law.
- With trusted service providers assisting in app operations.
- To protect the safety of our users.
- With your explicit consent.
6. Data Retention and Account Deletion
Retention: Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and personal data by submitting a request via the "Contact Us" form in the app. Upon processing, your data will be removed from our active databases. We may, however, retain certain records for legal or security purposes, such as fraud prevention.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission is completely secure.
8. User Rights
You may access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data and withdraw consent where applicable by contacting us.
9. Children's Privacy
The Mestri is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Grievance Officer
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the contact details of the Grievance Officer are:
- Name: Goutam Hegde
- Email: info@themestri.com
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at:
- Email: info@themestri.com
- Phone: +91 6363920058
- Address: HX82+C6G, Vaddinkoppa, Navangeri, Sirsi, Karnataka 581318