Astro Bharat — Privacy Policy

Astro Bharat ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and your rights in relation to that information.

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

• Full name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Birth details (date, time, place) for astrological calculations
• Gender and profile preferences

b) Device & Usage Data

• Device type and model
• IP address
• App and feature usage logs
• Analytics data (to improve Service)
• Location data if you permit location access

c) Payment Information

We record transaction details (amount, transaction ID, status). We do NOT store full card or bank account numbers; payments are processed by trusted third-party payment providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide astrology services and generate reports;
• To operate, maintain and improve our Service;
• To personalize content and recommendations;
• To process payments and prevent fraud;
• To communicate with you about updates, offers, and support;
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Verified astrologers or consultants when required to provide services;
• Payment processors and service providers for operations;
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law or to protect rights;
• Third parties in connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger or sale) subject to confidentiality protections.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including encryption in transit, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure; absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies, web beacons and analytics services to understand usage patterns and improve the user experience. You can control cookies through your browser or device settings.

6. Your Rights

You may contact us to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you;
• Correct or update inaccurate information;
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or operational retention requirements;
• Object to or restrict certain processing.

To exercise these rights, contact our support team at support@astrobharat.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for persons under 18 years. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected information of a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data and purpose of processing.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored in jurisdictions different from your own. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that such international transfers are secure and lawful.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted in the app and reflected by the "Last Updated" date above.