Lost Less.Found Faster.
A privacy-first lost and found platform built for the NIT Calicut community.
Lost & Found Shouldn't Be This Hard
Anyone seen my wallet?
Found a keychain near the library
I lost my calculator 🥲
Check the mess group
No, I didn't see it
Who lost an ID card?
Can you send the photo again?
I think it's in the admin office
Found! Check the lost and found
I posted in the hostel group too
A Dedicated Place For Lost & Found
Report an Item in Seconds
A streamlined form gets the important details captured quickly. No clutter, no confusion.
Capture Details
Photo, description, and a clear title
Set Context
Location, date, and audience visibility
Publish
Go live on the community feed instantly
Privacy First by Design
Blue Water Bottle
Lost near Library • 2 days ago
Blue Water Bottle
Lost near Library • 2 days ago
Personal details remain hidden until a claim is approved. Users control exactly when and with whom their information is shared.
Report Item
Black Hoodie
Visibility
Not Everything Needs To Be Public
Choose exactly who sees your lost item report — from the entire campus down to your hostel. One toggle is all it takes.
Public
Everyone on campus
Boys Only
Boys hostel residents
Girls Only
Girls hostel residents
Verify Ownership Before Contact
Claimants provide identifying information about the lost item. Finders review ownership claims before revealing any contact details.
Claimant
A user finds a matching item and submits a claim with identifying details
Ownership Description
The claimant describes the item — color, brand, unique marks, or circumstances of loss
Finder Review
The finder reviews the claim against the item they found to verify accuracy
Approval
If the details match, the finder approves the claim
Contact Sharing
Contact information is revealed and both parties coordinate the return
Notifications
New Claim Submitted
2 minutes agoA user claims they lost the Blue Water Bottle you found.
Claim Approved
1 hour agoYour claim for the Black Wallet was approved. Contact is now shared.
Potential Match Found
3 hours agoA newly reported found item may match your lost item.
Resolution Completed
1 day agoThe item has been successfully returned to its owner.
Stay Updated Automatically
Real-time notifications keep everyone in the loop throughout the resolution process.
Claim Approved
Your ownership claim for the black calculator has been approved.
2 hours ago
Potential Match Found
A recently reported found item may match your lost item.
5 hours ago
New Claim Received
Someone has submitted a claim for your found item.
1 day ago
Never Miss an Update
Retrievo delivers important updates directly to users through email, ensuring they stay informed even when they are not actively using the platform.
Helping Lost Items Find Their Owners
Retrievo compares categories, keywords, descriptions, dates, and locations to surface the most relevant matches, reducing the manual effort of finding lost items.
Designed Around Community Trust
Verified Users
Only authenticated campus users can participate. No bots, no outsiders, no spam.
Privacy Controls
Users control the visibility of their personal information at every step.
Ownership Verification
Claims require the claimant to describe the item before contact is shared.
Community Driven
The platform grows stronger with every resolved claim. Trust is built through participation.
What Powers Retrievo
Built to deliver a fast, reliable, and privacy-conscious experience for the campus community.
Frontend
Backend
Database
Storage
Infrastructure
Why It Matters
Students
Recover belongings faster with a centralized platform. No more scrolling through endless group chats or posting in multiple places.
Finders
Return items with less effort. Post what you found, review claims, and connect with the rightful owner — all in one place.
Campus Community
Reduce clutter in communication channels and improve visibility. A shared platform means nothing falls through the cracks.
Retrievo
Ready to Help Someone Find What Matters?
A dedicated, privacy-first lost and found platform for campus communities.
Built for the NIT Calicut community • Privacy first • Open source