Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 9, 2026

The Maharashtra State Social Audit and Transparency Society (MSSATS), under the School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of users of the Maharashtra Prathamik Shikshan Parishad (MPSP) Survey Platform, which includes the Android Mobile Application and Web Portal developed for conducting government school surveys under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan scheme.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when using the MPSP Survey Application and Web Portal.

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1. Purpose of the Platform

The MPSP Survey Platform has been developed to support the implementation and monitoring of school surveys conducted under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.

The platform enables authorized officials to:

• Conduct surveys of government schools
• Collect educational and infrastructure-related data
• Monitor implementation status
• Generate analytical reports
• Support decision-making for the Government of Maharashtra and Government of India

2. Information We Collect

The application may collect the following types of information for official purposes:

a) User Information

• Name of survey official
• Designation
• Department details
• Contact information (if required for authentication)

b) School Survey Data

• School identification details
• Infrastructure and facility information
• Educational indicators
• Survey responses submitted by officials

c) Device and Technical Information

• Device type
• Application usage logs
• IP address (for web portal access)
• System-generated timestamps

d) Location Information (if enabled)

The mobile application may collect device location data during survey submission to verify the authenticity and accuracy of field surveys.

3. How We Use the Information

The collected information is used strictly for government and administrative purposes, including:

• Conducting and managing school surveys
• Monitoring implementation of education schemes
• Generating analytical and statistical reports
• Supporting planning and decision-making
• Ensuring transparency and accountability in survey processes

The data will not be used for commercial purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

All collected data is stored on secure government or authorized servers.

Appropriate technical and administrative measures are implemented to protect information from:

• Unauthorized access
• Data misuse
• Data loss or alteration

Access to survey data is restricted to authorized officials of:

• Maharashtra Prathamik Shikshan Parishad (MPSP)
• Maharashtra State Social Audit and Transparency Society
• School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra

5. Data Sharing

Survey data may be shared with:

• Government of Maharashtra
• Government of India (for scheme monitoring and reporting)
• Authorized administrative departments involved in education governance

The information will not be shared with unauthorized third parties except where required by law or government policy.

6. User Responsibilities

• Use the system only for official purposes
• Ensure the accuracy of survey data submitted
• Maintain the confidentiality of login credentials

Any misuse of the platform may result in administrative action.

7. Data Retention

Survey data will be retained for as long as required for:

• Government reporting
• Policy analysis
• Administrative records
• Compliance with applicable government regulations

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect improvements in the system or changes in government policies.

Users are advised to review this page regularly for any updates.

9. Contact Information

10. Consent

By using the MPSP Survey Mobile Application or Web Portal, users acknowledge that they have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information as described above.