Version 2 · Effective August 20, 2026
Last updated: 20 August 2026
This Privacy Notice is published by JOINT FACILITATION CENTRE, GHAZIABAD ("we", "us", "our", the "Network Facilitator"), the data fiduciary for the Blue Dots Platform. Our Platform is accessible at:
This Privacy Notice explains what Personal Data we collect about you, why we collect it, who can see it, how long we keep it, and what your rights are. This Notice forms part of our Terms of Use and should be read alongside them. Defined terms used in this Notice have the meanings given to them in the Terms of Use.
The Blue Dots Platform connects individuals looking for work opportunities, services, or support with organisations and individuals who offer them. This Privacy Notice applies to all Personal Data collected through the Platform — whether you registered yourself through the app or by scanning a QR code, called us on a number we shared with you, were contacted by us on your number, or had your information submitted on your behalf by an organisation working with you.
You must be 18 years of age or older to create an Account and Profile on the Platform.
If you are below 18, a parent or legal guardian must register and manage your Account on your behalf. Voice bot registration is not available for minors. If we become aware that Personal Data of a child below 18 has been collected without parental consent, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child's data has been collected without your consent, please contact us through the grievance process in Section 10.
Where a person with disability who, despite adequate support, is unable to take legally binding decisions has a lawful guardian under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 or any other law, that guardian may register and manage an Account on their behalf.
3.1 What is visible on the Platform. The Platform protects your Personal Data through a two-tier visibility model.
For full details of what information is visible at each stage and how it is handled, see the data tables in Section 4 below.
We collect different information depending on how you use the Platform. The tables below set out what we collect and why. Where you register via a QR code, the same information is collected as through the Platform. The QR code directs you to the registration flow — it does not itself collect any data.
4.1 If you are a Seeker
| Information collected | Why we collect it | Who can see this |
|---|---|---|
| Account creation | ||
| Mobile number or email address | To check whether you already have an account and to start the registration or login process | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Year of birth | To determine whether you are 18 or older. If you are below 18, a parent or guardian must register on your behalf and their contact details will be collected to verify their consent | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Parent or guardian name | Where you are below 18, to identify the parent or legal guardian managing your Account | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Parent or guardian contact number or email | Where you are below 18, to send a verification message to confirm the guardian's consent before the Account is activated. The account will not be activated without this verification | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| OTP verification | Adults: to verify that you control the contact number or email you have provided. Minors: to verify that your parent or guardian confirms their consent to Account creation, processing of your Personal Data, and acceptance of the Platform's Terms on your behalf before your Account is activated | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Consent to Terms and Privacy Notice | To record your consent to Account creation, processing of your Personal Data, and acceptance of the Platform's Terms | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Profile — Who I am | ||
| Full Name | To identify you to Providers when you request or accept a Connection | Only you and the Network Facilitator until made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Mobile Number | To enable direct contact between you and a Provider when a Connection is accepted by you | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| To enable direct contact between you and a Provider when a Connection is accepted by you, if you choose to share it | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you | |
| Age | To help Providers confirm eligibility for specific opportunities, services, or support where age requirements apply; and for you to proactively confirm any age-aligned opportunities | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Gender | To include in your Profile if you choose to share it | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Area / locality / city | To help Providers identify nearby matches. The location disclosed is offset to a nearest range based on the details you provide, so the information shared is minimal and disclosed only with relevant Providers | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Profile — What I have | ||
| Work Experience | To help Providers assess your Profile and to let you find the most relevant services, opportunities, and support (Fresher / Worked before / Returning after a break) | Visible publicly |
| Years of Work Experience | To help Providers assess your Profile and to let you find the most relevant opportunities (<1, 1, 2, 3, 3–5, 5–10, 10–15, 15+ years) | Visible publicly |
| Name of Last Role Held | To give Providers more context about your work experience | Visible publicly |
| Highest Qualification or Skill | To help Providers assess your Profile and to let you find the most relevant opportunities | Visible publicly |
| Qualification Details | To give Providers more specific detail about your qualification (e.g. 10th, 12th, BA, BCom) and to let you find the most relevant opportunities | Visible publicly |
| College / Institution Name | To include in your Profile if you choose to share it | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Institution Management Type / Type of College | To confirm the type of institution you study or studied at, so Providers can assess your Profile and you can be matched to opportunities where eligibility depends on it (Private, Government, NGO, Other) | Visible publicly |
| Home Address — area / street / city | To help Providers understand your location where relevant to service delivery. The location disclosed is offset to a nearest range based on the details you provide, so the information shared is minimal and disclosed only with relevant Providers | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Profile — What I am looking for | ||
| Nature of Jobs Interested In | To show you relevant Providers and to display to Providers who may initiate a Connection (Internship, Apprenticeship, Full-time, Flexible) | Visible publicly |
| Job Role(s) Interested In | To show you relevant Providers and to display to Providers who may initiate a Connection | Visible publicly |
| Other Support Needed | To match you with Providers who offer relevant support (Skilling & Vocational Training, Job Placement Assistance, Apprenticeship Program, Career Counselling & Interview Prep, Financial Aid / Scheme Enrolment, Other Support) | Visible publicly |
| Needs Details | To give Providers more context about what you are looking for, in your own words | Visible publicly |
| Type of Job Preferred | To show you relevant Providers | Visible publicly |
| Preferred Job Category | To show you relevant Providers | Visible publicly |
| Voice call data (where applicable) | ||
| Call recordings and transcripts | Collected when you interact with the AI voice bot for onboarding or outreach. Used to create your Profile and for quality monitoring of the programme | Only the Network Facilitator, our authorised voice AI service provider, and authorised partners in compliance with data protection law |
| Verbal consent given on call | Your verbal confirmation during the call is recorded as your consent to Profile creation, updating, or making or accepting Connections. The call will not proceed to data collection without your verbal agreement | Only the Network Facilitator, our authorised voice AI service provider, and authorised partners in compliance with data protection law |
4.2 If you are a Provider
| Information collected | Why we collect it | Who can see this |
|---|---|---|
| Account creation | ||
| Contact Name | To identify the person managing the Account | Made visible to other Users, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Phone number | For Account authentication and to enable direct contact when a Connection is accepted | Made visible to other Users, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| For Account communication and to enable direct contact when a Connection is accepted | Made visible to other Users, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you | |
| OTP verification | To verify that you control the contact number or email you have provided | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Consent to Terms and Privacy Notice | To record consent to Account creation and to the processing of Personal Data | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Profile — Who I am | ||
| Organisation name or individual name | To identify you to other Users on the Platform | Visible publicly |
| Company GST or Udyam Number | To verify that your organisation is a genuine, registered entity, checked by the Aggregator who onboarded you or by the Network Facilitator | Only you, the Network Facilitator, and the relevant Aggregator, if applicable |
| Website | To give Users an idea of what is offered and to build credibility | Visible publicly |
| Ownership / Management Type | To give other Users context about the type of Provider you are | Visible publicly |
| Institution Type (Educational / Non-Educational) | To give other Users context about the type of Provider you are | Visible publicly |
| Institution Sub-Type | To give other Users context about the type of Provider you are | Visible publicly |
| Official Address | To provide Seekers or other Providers with a physical address for validation | Made visible to the relevant Seeker or Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Profile — What I offer | ||
| Job Name / Role | To show your listing to Seekers looking for what you offer | Visible publicly |
| Job location (pincode / area / locality / city) | To display your coverage area on the map and support location-based discovery | Visible publicly |
| Number of Openings | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Nature of Job (Internship / Apprenticeship / Full-time / Flexible) | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Compensation (stipend / salary / per-task, min–max) | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Working Hours | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Type of Job (WFH / Desk / On-Field / Standing) | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Job Category | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Opportunities, services, or support offered | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Services offered | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers and Providers | Visible publicly |
| Service area (pincodes / areas / localities / cities) | To display your coverage area on the map and support location-based discovery | Visible publicly |
| Cost to User (Free / Subsidised / Paid) | To show whether your offerings are free, subsidised, or paid so Users can factor cost into their decision | Visible publicly |
| Service description (free text) | To give Users richer context about your offerings before they connect | Visible publicly |
| Service catalogue URL or file upload | To provide additional information about your services if you choose to share it | Visible publicly where uploaded |
| Profile — What I am looking for | ||
| Who can contact you for services | To determine which type of User (Seeker, Provider, or both) can initiate a Connection with you, so requests are relevant to what you offer | Visible publicly |
| What type of job seekers you are looking to serve | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers and Providers | Visible publicly |
| Candidate friendliness | Self-declared workplace attributes (e.g. Women / Transgender / Disability-Friendly, Night-Shift Friendly, On-Time Payments, No Harassment Policy). Currently unverified self-declarations | Visible publicly |
| Experience Requirement | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers (Fresher / Worked before / Returning after a break / No preference) | Visible publicly |
| Minimum Qualification or Skill Required | To display the minimum education level or skill required so Seekers can find opportunities they are eligible for (School, PU College, College, ITI, Other Vocational Training, Polytechnic, Diploma, Certification, Learned Informally) | Visible publicly |
| Work Experience Required (Years) | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Preferred Last Role Held | To give Seekers more context about what you offer | Visible publicly |
| Other Help Needed & Details | The category of support you, as a Provider, are seeking from other Providers, so relevant Providers can be matched (e.g. IT & Tech, Marketing & Sales, Candidate Verification, Engineering & Design, Repair & Maintenance, Construction, Admin Support, Training & Coaching, Skilling, Job Placement) | Visible publicly |
| Voice call data (where applicable) | ||
| Voice call recordings and transcripts | Collected when you interact with the AI voice bot for onboarding or outreach. Used to create your Profile and for quality monitoring | Only the Network Facilitator, our authorised voice AI service provider, and authorised partners in compliance with data protection law |
| Verbal consent given on call | Your verbal confirmation during the call is recorded as your consent. The call will not proceed to data collection without your verbal agreement | Only the Network Facilitator, our authorised voice AI service provider, and authorised partners in compliance with data protection law |
4.3 If you are an Aggregator
| Information collected | Why we collect it | Who can see this |
|---|---|---|
| Account creation — Organisation details | ||
| Organisation name | To identify the Aggregator on the Platform to collaborate and monitor the programme | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Organisation type | To categorise the Aggregator (NGO, government entity, private company, community group) | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Aggregator type | Whether the Aggregator represents Seekers or Providers — set once at Account registration | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Organisation address and location | To provide geographic context for programme administration | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Geo coordinates (system-derived) | Automatically derived from the address provided. Used for map display. Not a user-facing field | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Website | For identification purposes | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Coordinator details | ||
| Coordinator name | To identify the individual responsible for the Account | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Phone number | For Account authentication and communication | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Email address | For Account authentication and communication | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Sub-Org / Division / Vertical / Institution Name | To identify the specific sub-unit, division, or institution you represent, where applicable. May be the same as your organisation's name | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Participant data uploaded | ||
| Participant (Seeker or Provider) profile data | Aggregators submit information about Seekers or Providers by filling profile forms or uploading a file of multiple records. May include name, contact details, location, and other profile fields per Sections 4.1 / 4.2. Used to create a pending Account and Profile the participant will be invited to review and activate | Only you and the Network Facilitator until the participant activates their Account, after which the standard visibility rules in Section 3 apply |
| Outreach communications | ||
| Participant phone number or email | To send an outreach message (SMS, WhatsApp, or Email) inviting the participant to log in and activate their Account. Used only for this purpose until the participant activates their account | You, the Network Facilitator, and the authorised Voice AI or Email service providers |
| Consent records | ||
| Consent given at (timestamp) | To record the date and time the Aggregator's consent was given, for audit and compliance | Only the Network Facilitator |
| Participant consent records | To record that the Aggregator has represented that informed consent was obtained from each participant whose data was uploaded | Only the Network Facilitator |
4.4 Cookies and tracking. The Platform uses only functional cookies — specifically a session cookie to maintain your login and interface preferences. We do not use advertising, tracking, or analytics cookies. A session cookie is deleted when you close your browser or log out; it does not track you across other websites. If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can configure your browser to refuse them, though refusing session cookies may affect your ability to log in and use the Platform.
We share your Personal Data with authorised third parties only where necessary for service delivery and programme management. All third-party service providers are authorised by us to access your Personal Data only for the specific purposes for which it is provided, and are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards in compliance with applicable law.
| Category | Third party | What they receive and why |
|---|---|---|
| Service delivery | Platform technology providers | Access to Personal Data of Users and activity on the Platform — to deploy, configure, and maintain the Platform on our behalf |
| Service delivery | Cloud infrastructure providers | Access to Personal Data of Users and activity — to host, store, and process Personal Data and activity logs on our behalf |
| Service delivery | Voice AI service provider | Your name, contact details, and information shared during a voice call — to create or update your Profile and conduct outreach calls on our behalf. Raw call recordings and transcripts are held by the Voice AI provider, transferred to the Network Facilitator for programme management, then deleted from the provider's platform |
| Service delivery | Messaging providers (WhatsApp, SMS) | Your phone number — to send outreach and follow-up communications related to your use of the Platform |
| Service delivery | Mapping services | Your approximate location — to display your position on the map using a randomised offset. Your exact location is not shared for this purpose |
| Service delivery | AI and language model services | De-identified Profile attributes — to generate relevance rankings between Seekers and Providers. Your Personal Data is not used to train AI models |
| Programme management | Authorised programme management providers (Government, For-Profit, Non-Profit) | De-identified and aggregated usage data — to monitor participation and outcomes. Access to Personal Data is strictly limited to personnel authorised in writing by the Network Facilitator |
We may also share your Personal Data with government authorities, regulators, or courts where required by applicable law, regulation, or court order, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of our Users, partners, or others.
We use your Personal Data only for the purposes described in the tables above and for the following:
We will not use your Personal Data for any purpose not described in this Privacy Notice without first informing you and, where required, seeking your consent. Your Personal Data will not be sold, rented, or used for advertising or marketing purposes.
We keep your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Once that purpose is fulfilled, your data is deleted.
| Data category | Retention period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Account data | While your account is active | Retained to enable you to use the Platform |
| Profile data | While the Profile is active. Deleted immediately when the Profile is deleted. Profile deletion does not affect Account data | Retained to enable you to use the Platform |
| Inactive accounts | Accounts with no activity for one year are notified and scheduled for deletion within 90 days of notice; a further notice is given 48 hours before deletion | To ensure Personal Data is not retained beyond the period necessary |
| Voice call recordings and transcripts | Up to 1 year. Deleted by the Network Facilitator once the purpose is fulfilled | Used for Profile creation and quality monitoring only |
| Consent logs | For as long as your account is active and for one year after Account deletion | Required for audit and compliance, including records of consent at Account creation, profile creation, and at making or accepting a Connection |
| System backups and security logs | 1 year | Disaster recovery, security monitoring, forensic investigation, and audit |
| Aggregated and de-identified analytics | 1 year, for active accounts and profiles only | Does not identify you individually; used for programme improvement |
Personal Data you have already shared through accepted Connections remains with the other party. We are not able to retrieve or delete this once it has been shared.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your Personal Data. Your data is stored on servers located within India, in a private network environment not directly accessible from the internet. Personal Data is encrypted both when stored and when transmitted. Access is strictly controlled — only authorised personnel can access it, every access is logged, and your Personal Data is never written to application logs.
No system is completely secure. In the event of a Personal Data breach likely to result in a risk to your rights, we will notify you and the relevant authorities in accordance with our obligations under applicable law.
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights in relation to your Personal Data:
10.1 How to raise a concern about your Personal Data. To exercise your rights, or if you have a concern about how your Personal Data has been handled (including a data breach), contact our Grievance Officer or submit a concern through the "Contact Support" option in your Account settings.
| Name | Vinod Kumar |
| Designation | JFC Head, Ghaziabad |
| jfcghaziabad@gmail.com |
We will acknowledge your complaint promptly and aim to resolve it within 60 days.
10.2 The Data Protection Board of India. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to escalate to the Data Protection Board of India, established under Section 18 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. The Board's dedicated complaint portal is not yet operational. For updates on when it becomes available and how to file a complaint, visit https://www.meity.gov.in/dpdp or https://egazette.gov.in. Once the portal is operational, you may file a complaint directly with the Board.
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. When we do, we will notify you through the Platform. The date at the top of this Notice tells you when it was last updated.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your Personal Data, please contact us at jfcghaziabad@gmail.com.
Version 2 · Effective August 20, 2026
Last updated: 20 August 2026
BLUE DOTS (the "Platform") is operated by JOINT FACILITATION CENTRE, GHAZIABAD (referred to in these Terms as "we", "us", or "our"). The Platform is accessible at:
The Platform connects people who are looking for opportunities, services, or support with individuals and organisations that offer them. It enables users to create profiles, list offerings, discover relevant matches, and make connections. The Platform facilitates discovery and connection only — it does not facilitate financial transactions and is not a marketplace.
The Platform is part of a pilot programme designed to test, learn, and generate knowledge that can be used to deploy these solutions at scale.
By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms") and our Privacy Notice. The Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data and forms part of these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
The following terms have the meanings set out below wherever they appear in these Terms.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| "Account" | The relationship between a User and the Platform, created upon successful registration, which enables login, Profile creation, and use of Platform features. |
| "Aggregator" | An organisation that uses the Aggregator app to onboard, manage, and represent groups of Seekers or Providers on the Platform. Aggregators act on behalf of the participants they onboard and are responsible for ensuring those participants have given informed consent before their Personal Data is submitted to the Platform. |
| "Connection" | An interaction between a Seeker and a Provider, or between two Providers, initiated by one party and accepted by the other, following which Personal Data is exchanged between them with their consent. A Connection may take different forms — such as applying, enrolling, selecting, shortlisting, offering, or requesting opportunities, services, or support. |
| "Network Facilitator" | JOINT FACILITATION CENTRE, GHAZIABAD, the entity that operates and governs the Platform. |
| "Organisation" | Any entity, whether registered or unregistered, including companies, government bodies, NGOs, partnerships, or trusts, using the Platform through an authorised representative. |
| "Personal Data" | Any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data, as defined under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. |
| "Platform" | As defined in Section 1 of these Terms. |
| "Profile" | The information a User creates and maintains on the Platform, which may include Personal Data and non-personal information such as how they describe themselves, their needs, their offerings, or their services. |
| "Provider" | A User who creates an Account on the Platform to list and offer opportunities, services, or support of any kind to Seekers. A Provider may be an individual or an Organisation. |
| "Seeker" | A User who creates an Account on the Platform to discover and connect with opportunities, services, or support. A Seeker may be an individual or an Organisation. |
| "User" | Any individual or Organisation that accesses or uses the Platform, whether or not they have created an Account. Includes Seekers, Providers, and Aggregators. |
3.1 Age. You must be 18 years of age or older to create an Account or Profile. If you are below 18, you may only use the Platform with the active involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian, who must register and manage the Account on your behalf.
3.2 Persons with disability with lawful guardian. Where a person with disability who, despite adequate support, is unable to take legally binding decisions has a lawful guardian under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 or any other law, that guardian may register and manage an Account on their behalf.
3.3 Organisational Users. If you are using the Platform on behalf of an Organisation, you represent and warrant that you are authorised to act on its behalf and to bind it to these Terms.
3.4 Aggregators. If you are registering as an Aggregator, you represent and warrant that you are acting on behalf of an Organisation with the legal capacity to enter into agreements and onboard participants on their behalf, that you are authorised to do so, and that you will not submit any participant's Personal Data to the Platform without that participant's prior informed consent. Aggregator registrations are subject to approval by the Network Facilitator.
3.4A Aggregator coordinators. An Aggregator may designate individuals within their Organisation or network to act on its behalf on the Platform as coordinators. A coordinator is a person authorised by the Aggregator to log in, upload participant data, and manage participant profiles on the Aggregator's behalf. If you are registering as a coordinator linked to an Aggregator, your registration is subject to approval by the Aggregator you are linked to. By approving your registration, the Aggregator accepts responsibility for all actions you take on the Platform, including any Personal Data you submit on their behalf.
3.5 How to create an Account. You may browse publicly available content on the Platform without creating an Account. To create a Profile, initiate or accept Connections, or use the Aggregator dashboard, you must register. Your Account may be created in the following ways:
In all cases, before your Account is activated you will have the opportunity to review and correct any information in your Profile. You can also update your Profile at any time after activation from your Account settings. By confirming your Profile, you represent that the information you have provided is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.
3.6 Your Account. You are responsible for keeping your Account credentials secure and for all activity carried out through your Account. If you suspect any unauthorised access, please notify us immediately through the grievance process in Section 11.
4.1 How you appear on the Platform. Profiles appear as dots on a discovery map. A dot signals what is being sought or provided — not who is seeking or providing. No Personal Data is visible at the dot level. What others see when they hover over your dot depends on whether you are a Seeker or a Provider and is described in our Privacy Notice.
You can search and filter by type of opportunity or service, by location, and by organisation name. Filters are designed to match what you are looking for with what is available — they do not enable you to search for or exclude other Users based on who they are.
4.2 What others can see.
For full details of what is visible at each stage, see the Privacy Notice.
4.3 How Connections work. A Connection is initiated when one party sends a request to another — a Seeker to a Provider, a Provider to a Seeker, or a Provider to another Provider. Before sending a request you will be shown what Personal Data will be shared if the request is accepted and asked to confirm your consent.
When you receive a Connection request and choose to accept it, you will be asked to confirm that your own Personal Data will be shared with the requesting party before the Connection is completed. A Connection will not be completed without active confirmation from both parties.
Once both parties have confirmed, Personal Data is exchanged so you can make direct contact. This exchange cannot be reversed. You may cancel a request at any time before it is accepted.
4.4 Connections involving minors. If your Account is registered and managed by a parent or legal guardian, a guardian OTP verification step is required when making or accepting a Connection. Your guardian will receive a one-time password to confirm the action on your behalf before any Connection is completed or Personal Data is shared.
4.5 Notifications. When activity occurs on your Account — such as a new Connection request, an accepted request, or a profile update — you will receive a notification by SMS, WhatsApp, or in-app message. Notifications will tell you that something has happened but will not include Personal Data such as the name or contact details of the other party. You will be directed to log in to the Platform to view the full details. If a notification needs to include Personal Data for a specific purpose, your separate consent will be sought before it is sent.
You can edit, pause, or delete your Profile, and update or delete your Account at any time. For full details of each option and what it means for your data, see the Profile and Account Management section below.
Personal Data you have already shared through accepted Connections remains with the other party and is not affected by Profile deletion or Account closure.
We take your privacy seriously. Our Privacy Notice explains what Personal Data we collect, why we collect it, who can see it, how long we keep it, and what your rights are — including how to withdraw your consent. The Privacy Notice forms part of these Terms. Please read it before using the Platform.
By using the Platform and providing your information, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Data in accordance with the Privacy Notice.
7.1 What applies to all Users. All Users must comply with applicable laws while using the Platform. You agree not to misuse the Platform or access it through any means other than those expressly permitted under these Terms. You are solely responsible for any content you provide and for your interactions with other Users, and you must treat all Users with respect, fairness, and in compliance with applicable law. We reserve the right to remove any inaccurate, misleading, or unlawful content from the Platform without prior notice. By registering on the Platform you acknowledge that you have read and agree to comply with the prohibited content rules set out in Section 7.2.
7.2 What you must not do. Without limiting the above, you must not:
7.3 Additional responsibilities of Seekers.
When you initiate or accept a Connection, you consent to your name, phone number, and email address being shared with the other party. You acknowledge that such Personal Data will then be handled by that party in accordance with their own privacy practices, and that the Network Facilitator is not responsible for how they use or safeguard your Personal Data once it has been shared.
7.4 Additional responsibilities of Providers. If you are a Provider, you agree to:
7.5 Additional responsibilities of Aggregators. If you are an Aggregator, you agree to:
8.1 Content you submit. You are solely responsible for all content you submit, upload, or share through the Platform. By doing so, you:
We do not claim ownership over your content.
8.2 Content moderation. We reserve the right to remove any content or suspend any Account at our discretion, particularly if the content is unlawful, misleading, discriminatory, harmful, or otherwise in violation of these Terms. If you believe any content on the Platform infringes your rights or violates applicable law, please raise a concern through the grievance process in Section 11, with sufficient details for us to evaluate and address your concern. Where we receive actual knowledge that any content on the Platform is unlawful, we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to it.
Content that sexually exploits minors will be removed within 24 hours of coming to our knowledge and reported to the relevant authorities.
8.3 Our intellectual property. All rights in the Platform — including its software, design, features, and branding such as logos, names, and visual elements — are owned by or licensed to the Network Facilitator and protected under applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or otherwise use any of our content, branding, or materials without our prior written consent, unless expressly permitted by a licence. You must not use the Network Facilitator's name, logo, or branding in any manner that suggests endorsement without our prior written permission. Use of the Platform does not grant you any ownership or licence in our intellectual property, except as expressly set out in these Terms.
The Platform and all content provided through it are made available on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, performance, or fitness for a particular purpose of the Platform or its content.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform, in whole or in part, at our discretion if you violate these Terms, if we are required to do so by law, regulation, or governmental request, or while investigating a suspected or alleged violation. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you before taking such action.
11.1 How to raise a concern. If you have a concern about the Platform, another User's conduct, or any other matter related to these Terms, please contact our Grievance Officer or submit a concern through the "Contact support" option in your Account settings:
| Name | Vinod Kumar |
| Designation | JFC Head, Ghaziabad |
| jfcghaziabad@gmail.com |
We will endeavour to acknowledge your complaint within 24 hours of receipt and resolve it within 15 days, in accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021.
11.2 Data and privacy complaints. If your concern relates to your Personal Data — including a request to access, correct, or delete your data, or a concern about how your Personal Data has been handled — please refer to the grievance process in our Privacy Notice.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you when fresh terms are published. Your continued use of the Platform after updated Terms are published constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
These Terms constitute a valid electronic record and electronic contract under the Information Technology Act 2000 and the rules made thereunder. Your use of the Platform constitutes your acceptance of these Terms.
These Terms and our Privacy Notice may be made available in multiple languages to improve accessibility. Translations may be generated using automated tools. While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, translated versions are provided for convenience only. In the event of any inconsistency, the English version shall prevail and is the legally binding version.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at jfcghaziabad@gmail.com.
Last updated: 20 August 2026 · Version 1.0
This section explains your options for managing your Profile and Account. We may update it as our processes evolve.
Your options at a glance
| Action | What it does | How to do it |
|---|---|---|
| Edit Profile | Update your information | Profile edit in navigation menu |
| Pause Profile | Hide your Profile temporarily | Profile pause in navigation menu |
| Delete Profile | Remove your Profile permanently | Profile delete in navigation menu |
| Delete Account | Remove your Account permanently | Support request in account settings |
Edit your Profile. You can update any information in your Profile at any time by clicking edit in the Profile Menu on the screen. Changes take effect immediately and your updated Profile will be visible to others on the Platform.
Pause your Profile. Pausing your Profile temporarily hides it from the Platform. While paused your Profile will not appear in search results or on the discovery map. Your Account remains active and your existing Connections are not affected. You can reactivate your Profile at any time from the navigation menu.
Delete your Profile. Deleting your Profile permanently removes your listing and associated data from the Platform. Your Profile will no longer be visible immediately once you confirm deletion from the Profile's action menu. Deleting your Profile does not delete your Account. You can create a new Profile at any time after deletion.
Update your Account. To update your Account, contact support by submitting a support request form. Once you raise a request, it may take up to 30 working days for the process to complete. You will receive a confirmation on the channel used for the Account, i.e. email or phone as used for registration.
Delete your Account. Deleting your Account permanently removes your Profile and Account. You will not be able to log in after your Account is deleted. To re-use the Platform you will need to register again. To delete your Account, go to Account settings and submit a support request. You will receive a confirmation by SMS or email once this is complete.
What happens to your data. Once your deletion request is processed, your Personal Data will be deleted in accordance with the timelines set out in the Privacy Notice. Personal Data you have already shared through accepted Connections remains with the other party and is not affected by Profile or Account deletion.
Version 2 · Effective August 20, 2026
Last updated: 20 August 2026
This Privacy Notice is published by JOINT FACILITATION CENTRE, GHAZIABAD ("we", "us", "our", the "Network Facilitator"), the data fiduciary for the Blue Dots Platform. Our Platform is accessible at:
This Privacy Notice explains what Personal Data we collect about you, why we collect it, who can see it, how long we keep it, and what your rights are. This Notice forms part of our Terms of Use and should be read alongside them. Defined terms used in this Notice have the meanings given to them in the Terms of Use.
The Blue Dots Platform connects individuals looking for work opportunities, services, or support with organisations and individuals who offer them. This Privacy Notice applies to all Personal Data collected through the Platform — whether you registered yourself through the app or by scanning a QR code, called us on a number we shared with you, were contacted by us on your number, or had your information submitted on your behalf by an organisation working with you.
You must be 18 years of age or older to create an Account and Profile on the Platform.
If you are below 18, a parent or legal guardian must register and manage your Account on your behalf. Voice bot registration is not available for minors. If we become aware that Personal Data of a child below 18 has been collected without parental consent, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child's data has been collected without your consent, please contact us through the grievance process in Section 10.
Where a person with disability who, despite adequate support, is unable to take legally binding decisions has a lawful guardian under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 or any other law, that guardian may register and manage an Account on their behalf.
3.1 What is visible on the Platform. The Platform protects your Personal Data through a two-tier visibility model.
For full details of what information is visible at each stage and how it is handled, see the data tables in Section 4 below.
We collect different information depending on how you use the Platform. The tables below set out what we collect and why. Where you register via a QR code, the same information is collected as through the Platform. The QR code directs you to the registration flow — it does not itself collect any data.
4.1 If you are a Seeker
| Information collected | Why we collect it | Who can see this |
|---|---|---|
| Account creation | ||
| Mobile number or email address | To check whether you already have an account and to start the registration or login process | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Year of birth | To determine whether you are 18 or older. If you are below 18, a parent or guardian must register on your behalf and their contact details will be collected to verify their consent | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Parent or guardian name | Where you are below 18, to identify the parent or legal guardian managing your Account | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Parent or guardian contact number or email | Where you are below 18, to send a verification message to confirm the guardian's consent before the Account is activated. The account will not be activated without this verification | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| OTP verification | Adults: to verify that you control the contact number or email you have provided. Minors: to verify that your parent or guardian confirms their consent to Account creation, processing of your Personal Data, and acceptance of the Platform's Terms on your behalf before your Account is activated | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Consent to Terms and Privacy Notice | To record your consent to Account creation, processing of your Personal Data, and acceptance of the Platform's Terms | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Profile — Who I am | ||
| Full Name | To identify you to Providers when you request or accept a Connection | Only you and the Network Facilitator until made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Mobile Number | To enable direct contact between you and a Provider when a Connection is accepted by you | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| To enable direct contact between you and a Provider when a Connection is accepted by you, if you choose to share it | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you | |
| Age | To help Providers confirm eligibility for specific opportunities, services, or support where age requirements apply; and for you to proactively confirm any age-aligned opportunities | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Gender | To include in your Profile if you choose to share it | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Area / locality / city | To help Providers identify nearby matches. The location disclosed is offset to a nearest range based on the details you provide, so the information shared is minimal and disclosed only with relevant Providers | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Profile — What I have | ||
| Work Experience | To help Providers assess your Profile and to let you find the most relevant services, opportunities, and support (Fresher / Worked before / Returning after a break) | Visible publicly |
| Years of Work Experience | To help Providers assess your Profile and to let you find the most relevant opportunities (<1, 1, 2, 3, 3–5, 5–10, 10–15, 15+ years) | Visible publicly |
| Name of Last Role Held | To give Providers more context about your work experience | Visible publicly |
| Highest Qualification or Skill | To help Providers assess your Profile and to let you find the most relevant opportunities | Visible publicly |
| Qualification Details | To give Providers more specific detail about your qualification (e.g. 10th, 12th, BA, BCom) and to let you find the most relevant opportunities | Visible publicly |
| College / Institution Name | To include in your Profile if you choose to share it | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Institution Management Type / Type of College | To confirm the type of institution you study or studied at, so Providers can assess your Profile and you can be matched to opportunities where eligibility depends on it (Private, Government, NGO, Other) | Visible publicly |
| Home Address — area / street / city | To help Providers understand your location where relevant to service delivery. The location disclosed is offset to a nearest range based on the details you provide, so the information shared is minimal and disclosed only with relevant Providers | Made visible to the Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Profile — What I am looking for | ||
| Nature of Jobs Interested In | To show you relevant Providers and to display to Providers who may initiate a Connection (Internship, Apprenticeship, Full-time, Flexible) | Visible publicly |
| Job Role(s) Interested In | To show you relevant Providers and to display to Providers who may initiate a Connection | Visible publicly |
| Other Support Needed | To match you with Providers who offer relevant support (Skilling & Vocational Training, Job Placement Assistance, Apprenticeship Program, Career Counselling & Interview Prep, Financial Aid / Scheme Enrolment, Other Support) | Visible publicly |
| Needs Details | To give Providers more context about what you are looking for, in your own words | Visible publicly |
| Type of Job Preferred | To show you relevant Providers | Visible publicly |
| Preferred Job Category | To show you relevant Providers | Visible publicly |
| Voice call data (where applicable) | ||
| Call recordings and transcripts | Collected when you interact with the AI voice bot for onboarding or outreach. Used to create your Profile and for quality monitoring of the programme | Only the Network Facilitator, our authorised voice AI service provider, and authorised partners in compliance with data protection law |
| Verbal consent given on call | Your verbal confirmation during the call is recorded as your consent to Profile creation, updating, or making or accepting Connections. The call will not proceed to data collection without your verbal agreement | Only the Network Facilitator, our authorised voice AI service provider, and authorised partners in compliance with data protection law |
4.2 If you are a Provider
| Information collected | Why we collect it | Who can see this |
|---|---|---|
| Account creation | ||
| Contact Name | To identify the person managing the Account | Made visible to other Users, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Phone number | For Account authentication and to enable direct contact when a Connection is accepted | Made visible to other Users, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| For Account communication and to enable direct contact when a Connection is accepted | Made visible to other Users, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you | |
| OTP verification | To verify that you control the contact number or email you have provided | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Consent to Terms and Privacy Notice | To record consent to Account creation and to the processing of Personal Data | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Profile — Who I am | ||
| Organisation name or individual name | To identify you to other Users on the Platform | Visible publicly |
| Company GST or Udyam Number | To verify that your organisation is a genuine, registered entity, checked by the Aggregator who onboarded you or by the Network Facilitator | Only you, the Network Facilitator, and the relevant Aggregator, if applicable |
| Website | To give Users an idea of what is offered and to build credibility | Visible publicly |
| Ownership / Management Type | To give other Users context about the type of Provider you are | Visible publicly |
| Institution Type (Educational / Non-Educational) | To give other Users context about the type of Provider you are | Visible publicly |
| Institution Sub-Type | To give other Users context about the type of Provider you are | Visible publicly |
| Official Address | To provide Seekers or other Providers with a physical address for validation | Made visible to the relevant Seeker or Provider, with your consent, only after a Connection is accepted by you |
| Profile — What I offer | ||
| Job Name / Role | To show your listing to Seekers looking for what you offer | Visible publicly |
| Job location (pincode / area / locality / city) | To display your coverage area on the map and support location-based discovery | Visible publicly |
| Number of Openings | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Nature of Job (Internship / Apprenticeship / Full-time / Flexible) | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Compensation (stipend / salary / per-task, min–max) | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Working Hours | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Type of Job (WFH / Desk / On-Field / Standing) | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Job Category | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Opportunities, services, or support offered | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Services offered | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers and Providers | Visible publicly |
| Service area (pincodes / areas / localities / cities) | To display your coverage area on the map and support location-based discovery | Visible publicly |
| Cost to User (Free / Subsidised / Paid) | To show whether your offerings are free, subsidised, or paid so Users can factor cost into their decision | Visible publicly |
| Service description (free text) | To give Users richer context about your offerings before they connect | Visible publicly |
| Service catalogue URL or file upload | To provide additional information about your services if you choose to share it | Visible publicly where uploaded |
| Profile — What I am looking for | ||
| Who can contact you for services | To determine which type of User (Seeker, Provider, or both) can initiate a Connection with you, so requests are relevant to what you offer | Visible publicly |
| What type of job seekers you are looking to serve | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers and Providers | Visible publicly |
| Candidate friendliness | Self-declared workplace attributes (e.g. Women / Transgender / Disability-Friendly, Night-Shift Friendly, On-Time Payments, No Harassment Policy). Currently unverified self-declarations | Visible publicly |
| Experience Requirement | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers (Fresher / Worked before / Returning after a break / No preference) | Visible publicly |
| Minimum Qualification or Skill Required | To display the minimum education level or skill required so Seekers can find opportunities they are eligible for (School, PU College, College, ITI, Other Vocational Training, Polytechnic, Diploma, Certification, Learned Informally) | Visible publicly |
| Work Experience Required (Years) | To show your offerings to relevant Seekers | Visible publicly |
| Preferred Last Role Held | To give Seekers more context about what you offer | Visible publicly |
| Other Help Needed & Details | The category of support you, as a Provider, are seeking from other Providers, so relevant Providers can be matched (e.g. IT & Tech, Marketing & Sales, Candidate Verification, Engineering & Design, Repair & Maintenance, Construction, Admin Support, Training & Coaching, Skilling, Job Placement) | Visible publicly |
| Voice call data (where applicable) | ||
| Voice call recordings and transcripts | Collected when you interact with the AI voice bot for onboarding or outreach. Used to create your Profile and for quality monitoring | Only the Network Facilitator, our authorised voice AI service provider, and authorised partners in compliance with data protection law |
| Verbal consent given on call | Your verbal confirmation during the call is recorded as your consent. The call will not proceed to data collection without your verbal agreement | Only the Network Facilitator, our authorised voice AI service provider, and authorised partners in compliance with data protection law |
4.3 If you are an Aggregator
| Information collected | Why we collect it | Who can see this |
|---|---|---|
| Account creation — Organisation details | ||
| Organisation name | To identify the Aggregator on the Platform to collaborate and monitor the programme | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Organisation type | To categorise the Aggregator (NGO, government entity, private company, community group) | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Aggregator type | Whether the Aggregator represents Seekers or Providers — set once at Account registration | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Organisation address and location | To provide geographic context for programme administration | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Geo coordinates (system-derived) | Automatically derived from the address provided. Used for map display. Not a user-facing field | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Website | For identification purposes | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Coordinator details | ||
| Coordinator name | To identify the individual responsible for the Account | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Phone number | For Account authentication and communication | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Email address | For Account authentication and communication | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Sub-Org / Division / Vertical / Institution Name | To identify the specific sub-unit, division, or institution you represent, where applicable. May be the same as your organisation's name | Only you and the Network Facilitator |
| Participant data uploaded | ||
| Participant (Seeker or Provider) profile data | Aggregators submit information about Seekers or Providers by filling profile forms or uploading a file of multiple records. May include name, contact details, location, and other profile fields per Sections 4.1 / 4.2. Used to create a pending Account and Profile the participant will be invited to review and activate | Only you and the Network Facilitator until the participant activates their Account, after which the standard visibility rules in Section 3 apply |
| Outreach communications | ||
| Participant phone number or email | To send an outreach message (SMS, WhatsApp, or Email) inviting the participant to log in and activate their Account. Used only for this purpose until the participant activates their account | You, the Network Facilitator, and the authorised Voice AI or Email service providers |
| Consent records | ||
| Consent given at (timestamp) | To record the date and time the Aggregator's consent was given, for audit and compliance | Only the Network Facilitator |
| Participant consent records | To record that the Aggregator has represented that informed consent was obtained from each participant whose data was uploaded | Only the Network Facilitator |
4.4 Cookies and tracking. The Platform uses only functional cookies — specifically a session cookie to maintain your login and interface preferences. We do not use advertising, tracking, or analytics cookies. A session cookie is deleted when you close your browser or log out; it does not track you across other websites. If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can configure your browser to refuse them, though refusing session cookies may affect your ability to log in and use the Platform.
We share your Personal Data with authorised third parties only where necessary for service delivery and programme management. All third-party service providers are authorised by us to access your Personal Data only for the specific purposes for which it is provided, and are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards in compliance with applicable law.
| Category | Third party | What they receive and why |
|---|---|---|
| Service delivery | Platform technology providers | Access to Personal Data of Users and activity on the Platform — to deploy, configure, and maintain the Platform on our behalf |
| Service delivery | Cloud infrastructure providers | Access to Personal Data of Users and activity — to host, store, and process Personal Data and activity logs on our behalf |
| Service delivery | Voice AI service provider | Your name, contact details, and information shared during a voice call — to create or update your Profile and conduct outreach calls on our behalf. Raw call recordings and transcripts are held by the Voice AI provider, transferred to the Network Facilitator for programme management, then deleted from the provider's platform |
| Service delivery | Messaging providers (WhatsApp, SMS) | Your phone number — to send outreach and follow-up communications related to your use of the Platform |
| Service delivery | Mapping services | Your approximate location — to display your position on the map using a randomised offset. Your exact location is not shared for this purpose |
| Service delivery | AI and language model services | De-identified Profile attributes — to generate relevance rankings between Seekers and Providers. Your Personal Data is not used to train AI models |
| Programme management | Authorised programme management providers (Government, For-Profit, Non-Profit) | De-identified and aggregated usage data — to monitor participation and outcomes. Access to Personal Data is strictly limited to personnel authorised in writing by the Network Facilitator |
We may also share your Personal Data with government authorities, regulators, or courts where required by applicable law, regulation, or court order, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of our Users, partners, or others.
We use your Personal Data only for the purposes described in the tables above and for the following:
We will not use your Personal Data for any purpose not described in this Privacy Notice without first informing you and, where required, seeking your consent. Your Personal Data will not be sold, rented, or used for advertising or marketing purposes.
We keep your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Once that purpose is fulfilled, your data is deleted.
| Data category | Retention period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Account data | While your account is active | Retained to enable you to use the Platform |
| Profile data | While the Profile is active. Deleted immediately when the Profile is deleted. Profile deletion does not affect Account data | Retained to enable you to use the Platform |
| Inactive accounts | Accounts with no activity for one year are notified and scheduled for deletion within 90 days of notice; a further notice is given 48 hours before deletion | To ensure Personal Data is not retained beyond the period necessary |
| Voice call recordings and transcripts | Up to 1 year. Deleted by the Network Facilitator once the purpose is fulfilled | Used for Profile creation and quality monitoring only |
| Consent logs | For as long as your account is active and for one year after Account deletion | Required for audit and compliance, including records of consent at Account creation, profile creation, and at making or accepting a Connection |
| System backups and security logs | 1 year | Disaster recovery, security monitoring, forensic investigation, and audit |
| Aggregated and de-identified analytics | 1 year, for active accounts and profiles only | Does not identify you individually; used for programme improvement |
Personal Data you have already shared through accepted Connections remains with the other party. We are not able to retrieve or delete this once it has been shared.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your Personal Data. Your data is stored on servers located within India, in a private network environment not directly accessible from the internet. Personal Data is encrypted both when stored and when transmitted. Access is strictly controlled — only authorised personnel can access it, every access is logged, and your Personal Data is never written to application logs.
No system is completely secure. In the event of a Personal Data breach likely to result in a risk to your rights, we will notify you and the relevant authorities in accordance with our obligations under applicable law.
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights in relation to your Personal Data:
10.1 How to raise a concern about your Personal Data. To exercise your rights, or if you have a concern about how your Personal Data has been handled (including a data breach), contact our Grievance Officer or submit a concern through the "Contact Support" option in your Account settings.
| Name | Vinod Kumar |
| Designation | JFC Head, Ghaziabad |
| jfcghaziabad@gmail.com |
We will acknowledge your complaint promptly and aim to resolve it within 60 days.
10.2 The Data Protection Board of India. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to escalate to the Data Protection Board of India, established under Section 18 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. The Board's dedicated complaint portal is not yet operational. For updates on when it becomes available and how to file a complaint, visit https://www.meity.gov.in/dpdp or https://egazette.gov.in. Once the portal is operational, you may file a complaint directly with the Board.
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. When we do, we will notify you through the Platform. The date at the top of this Notice tells you when it was last updated.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your Personal Data, please contact us at jfcghaziabad@gmail.com.
Version 2 · Effective August 20, 2026
Last updated: 20 August 2026
BLUE DOTS (the "Platform") is operated by JOINT FACILITATION CENTRE, GHAZIABAD (referred to in these Terms as "we", "us", or "our"). The Platform is accessible at:
The Platform connects people who are looking for opportunities, services, or support with individuals and organisations that offer them. It enables users to create profiles, list offerings, discover relevant matches, and make connections. The Platform facilitates discovery and connection only — it does not facilitate financial transactions and is not a marketplace.
The Platform is part of a pilot programme designed to test, learn, and generate knowledge that can be used to deploy these solutions at scale.
By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms") and our Privacy Notice. The Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data and forms part of these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
The following terms have the meanings set out below wherever they appear in these Terms.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| "Account" | The relationship between a User and the Platform, created upon successful registration, which enables login, Profile creation, and use of Platform features. |
| "Aggregator" | An organisation that uses the Aggregator app to onboard, manage, and represent groups of Seekers or Providers on the Platform. Aggregators act on behalf of the participants they onboard and are responsible for ensuring those participants have given informed consent before their Personal Data is submitted to the Platform. |
| "Connection" | An interaction between a Seeker and a Provider, or between two Providers, initiated by one party and accepted by the other, following which Personal Data is exchanged between them with their consent. A Connection may take different forms — such as applying, enrolling, selecting, shortlisting, offering, or requesting opportunities, services, or support. |
| "Network Facilitator" | JOINT FACILITATION CENTRE, GHAZIABAD, the entity that operates and governs the Platform. |
| "Organisation" | Any entity, whether registered or unregistered, including companies, government bodies, NGOs, partnerships, or trusts, using the Platform through an authorised representative. |
| "Personal Data" | Any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data, as defined under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. |
| "Platform" | As defined in Section 1 of these Terms. |
| "Profile" | The information a User creates and maintains on the Platform, which may include Personal Data and non-personal information such as how they describe themselves, their needs, their offerings, or their services. |
| "Provider" | A User who creates an Account on the Platform to list and offer opportunities, services, or support of any kind to Seekers. A Provider may be an individual or an Organisation. |
| "Seeker" | A User who creates an Account on the Platform to discover and connect with opportunities, services, or support. A Seeker may be an individual or an Organisation. |
| "User" | Any individual or Organisation that accesses or uses the Platform, whether or not they have created an Account. Includes Seekers, Providers, and Aggregators. |
3.1 Age. You must be 18 years of age or older to create an Account or Profile. If you are below 18, you may only use the Platform with the active involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian, who must register and manage the Account on your behalf.
3.2 Persons with disability with lawful guardian. Where a person with disability who, despite adequate support, is unable to take legally binding decisions has a lawful guardian under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 or any other law, that guardian may register and manage an Account on their behalf.
3.3 Organisational Users. If you are using the Platform on behalf of an Organisation, you represent and warrant that you are authorised to act on its behalf and to bind it to these Terms.
3.4 Aggregators. If you are registering as an Aggregator, you represent and warrant that you are acting on behalf of an Organisation with the legal capacity to enter into agreements and onboard participants on their behalf, that you are authorised to do so, and that you will not submit any participant's Personal Data to the Platform without that participant's prior informed consent. Aggregator registrations are subject to approval by the Network Facilitator.
3.4A Aggregator coordinators. An Aggregator may designate individuals within their Organisation or network to act on its behalf on the Platform as coordinators. A coordinator is a person authorised by the Aggregator to log in, upload participant data, and manage participant profiles on the Aggregator's behalf. If you are registering as a coordinator linked to an Aggregator, your registration is subject to approval by the Aggregator you are linked to. By approving your registration, the Aggregator accepts responsibility for all actions you take on the Platform, including any Personal Data you submit on their behalf.
3.5 How to create an Account. You may browse publicly available content on the Platform without creating an Account. To create a Profile, initiate or accept Connections, or use the Aggregator dashboard, you must register. Your Account may be created in the following ways:
In all cases, before your Account is activated you will have the opportunity to review and correct any information in your Profile. You can also update your Profile at any time after activation from your Account settings. By confirming your Profile, you represent that the information you have provided is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.
3.6 Your Account. You are responsible for keeping your Account credentials secure and for all activity carried out through your Account. If you suspect any unauthorised access, please notify us immediately through the grievance process in Section 11.
4.1 How you appear on the Platform. Profiles appear as dots on a discovery map. A dot signals what is being sought or provided — not who is seeking or providing. No Personal Data is visible at the dot level. What others see when they hover over your dot depends on whether you are a Seeker or a Provider and is described in our Privacy Notice.
You can search and filter by type of opportunity or service, by location, and by organisation name. Filters are designed to match what you are looking for with what is available — they do not enable you to search for or exclude other Users based on who they are.
4.2 What others can see.
For full details of what is visible at each stage, see the Privacy Notice.
4.3 How Connections work. A Connection is initiated when one party sends a request to another — a Seeker to a Provider, a Provider to a Seeker, or a Provider to another Provider. Before sending a request you will be shown what Personal Data will be shared if the request is accepted and asked to confirm your consent.
When you receive a Connection request and choose to accept it, you will be asked to confirm that your own Personal Data will be shared with the requesting party before the Connection is completed. A Connection will not be completed without active confirmation from both parties.
Once both parties have confirmed, Personal Data is exchanged so you can make direct contact. This exchange cannot be reversed. You may cancel a request at any time before it is accepted.
4.4 Connections involving minors. If your Account is registered and managed by a parent or legal guardian, a guardian OTP verification step is required when making or accepting a Connection. Your guardian will receive a one-time password to confirm the action on your behalf before any Connection is completed or Personal Data is shared.
4.5 Notifications. When activity occurs on your Account — such as a new Connection request, an accepted request, or a profile update — you will receive a notification by SMS, WhatsApp, or in-app message. Notifications will tell you that something has happened but will not include Personal Data such as the name or contact details of the other party. You will be directed to log in to the Platform to view the full details. If a notification needs to include Personal Data for a specific purpose, your separate consent will be sought before it is sent.
You can edit, pause, or delete your Profile, and update or delete your Account at any time. For full details of each option and what it means for your data, see the Profile and Account Management section below.
Personal Data you have already shared through accepted Connections remains with the other party and is not affected by Profile deletion or Account closure.
We take your privacy seriously. Our Privacy Notice explains what Personal Data we collect, why we collect it, who can see it, how long we keep it, and what your rights are — including how to withdraw your consent. The Privacy Notice forms part of these Terms. Please read it before using the Platform.
By using the Platform and providing your information, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Data in accordance with the Privacy Notice.
7.1 What applies to all Users. All Users must comply with applicable laws while using the Platform. You agree not to misuse the Platform or access it through any means other than those expressly permitted under these Terms. You are solely responsible for any content you provide and for your interactions with other Users, and you must treat all Users with respect, fairness, and in compliance with applicable law. We reserve the right to remove any inaccurate, misleading, or unlawful content from the Platform without prior notice. By registering on the Platform you acknowledge that you have read and agree to comply with the prohibited content rules set out in Section 7.2.
7.2 What you must not do. Without limiting the above, you must not:
7.3 Additional responsibilities of Seekers.
When you initiate or accept a Connection, you consent to your name, phone number, and email address being shared with the other party. You acknowledge that such Personal Data will then be handled by that party in accordance with their own privacy practices, and that the Network Facilitator is not responsible for how they use or safeguard your Personal Data once it has been shared.
7.4 Additional responsibilities of Providers. If you are a Provider, you agree to:
7.5 Additional responsibilities of Aggregators. If you are an Aggregator, you agree to:
8.1 Content you submit. You are solely responsible for all content you submit, upload, or share through the Platform. By doing so, you:
We do not claim ownership over your content.
8.2 Content moderation. We reserve the right to remove any content or suspend any Account at our discretion, particularly if the content is unlawful, misleading, discriminatory, harmful, or otherwise in violation of these Terms. If you believe any content on the Platform infringes your rights or violates applicable law, please raise a concern through the grievance process in Section 11, with sufficient details for us to evaluate and address your concern. Where we receive actual knowledge that any content on the Platform is unlawful, we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to it.
Content that sexually exploits minors will be removed within 24 hours of coming to our knowledge and reported to the relevant authorities.
8.3 Our intellectual property. All rights in the Platform — including its software, design, features, and branding such as logos, names, and visual elements — are owned by or licensed to the Network Facilitator and protected under applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or otherwise use any of our content, branding, or materials without our prior written consent, unless expressly permitted by a licence. You must not use the Network Facilitator's name, logo, or branding in any manner that suggests endorsement without our prior written permission. Use of the Platform does not grant you any ownership or licence in our intellectual property, except as expressly set out in these Terms.
The Platform and all content provided through it are made available on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, performance, or fitness for a particular purpose of the Platform or its content.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform, in whole or in part, at our discretion if you violate these Terms, if we are required to do so by law, regulation, or governmental request, or while investigating a suspected or alleged violation. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you before taking such action.
11.1 How to raise a concern. If you have a concern about the Platform, another User's conduct, or any other matter related to these Terms, please contact our Grievance Officer or submit a concern through the "Contact support" option in your Account settings:
| Name | Vinod Kumar |
| Designation | JFC Head, Ghaziabad |
| jfcghaziabad@gmail.com |
We will endeavour to acknowledge your complaint within 24 hours of receipt and resolve it within 15 days, in accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021.
11.2 Data and privacy complaints. If your concern relates to your Personal Data — including a request to access, correct, or delete your data, or a concern about how your Personal Data has been handled — please refer to the grievance process in our Privacy Notice.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you when fresh terms are published. Your continued use of the Platform after updated Terms are published constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
These Terms constitute a valid electronic record and electronic contract under the Information Technology Act 2000 and the rules made thereunder. Your use of the Platform constitutes your acceptance of these Terms.
These Terms and our Privacy Notice may be made available in multiple languages to improve accessibility. Translations may be generated using automated tools. While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, translated versions are provided for convenience only. In the event of any inconsistency, the English version shall prevail and is the legally binding version.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at jfcghaziabad@gmail.com.
Last updated: 20 August 2026 · Version 1.0
This section explains your options for managing your Profile and Account. We may update it as our processes evolve.
Your options at a glance
| Action | What it does | How to do it |
|---|---|---|
| Edit Profile | Update your information | Profile edit in navigation menu |
| Pause Profile | Hide your Profile temporarily | Profile pause in navigation menu |
| Delete Profile | Remove your Profile permanently | Profile delete in navigation menu |
| Delete Account | Remove your Account permanently | Support request in account settings |
Edit your Profile. You can update any information in your Profile at any time by clicking edit in the Profile Menu on the screen. Changes take effect immediately and your updated Profile will be visible to others on the Platform.
Pause your Profile. Pausing your Profile temporarily hides it from the Platform. While paused your Profile will not appear in search results or on the discovery map. Your Account remains active and your existing Connections are not affected. You can reactivate your Profile at any time from the navigation menu.
Delete your Profile. Deleting your Profile permanently removes your listing and associated data from the Platform. Your Profile will no longer be visible immediately once you confirm deletion from the Profile's action menu. Deleting your Profile does not delete your Account. You can create a new Profile at any time after deletion.
Update your Account. To update your Account, contact support by submitting a support request form. Once you raise a request, it may take up to 30 working days for the process to complete. You will receive a confirmation on the channel used for the Account, i.e. email or phone as used for registration.
Delete your Account. Deleting your Account permanently removes your Profile and Account. You will not be able to log in after your Account is deleted. To re-use the Platform you will need to register again. To delete your Account, go to Account settings and submit a support request. You will receive a confirmation by SMS or email once this is complete.
What happens to your data. Once your deletion request is processed, your Personal Data will be deleted in accordance with the timelines set out in the Privacy Notice. Personal Data you have already shared through accepted Connections remains with the other party and is not affected by Profile or Account deletion.