1 Information We Collect
When you register and use Hindu Chat, we collect the following information:
| Category | Data Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Full name, gender, date of birth | Account creation & profile display |
| Contact | Phone number, email address | Authentication & account recovery |
| Profile | Bio, profile image, cover image | Personalizing your public profile |
| Device | FCM token (device push token) | Delivering push notifications |
| Usage | OTP logs, session data | Security & fraud prevention |
2 How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your Hindu Chat account
- Authenticate your identity via OTP verification
- Display your profile to other community members
- Send push notifications about news, festivals, and community updates
- Provide access to Sanatani news, Indian festivals, Ayurveda content, and Gauraksha services
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
3 Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the app (e.g., Firebase for push notifications, SMS gateways for OTP). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
- Legal Compliance: When required by applicable law, court order, or government authority.
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.
4 Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure authentication via token-based sessions
- Regular security reviews and access controls
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong password and keep your account credentials confidential.
5 Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information from your profile screen.
- Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account and all associated data. See our Account Deletion page for instructions.
- Opt-out: Disable push notifications at any time through your device settings.
6 Children's Privacy
Hindu Chat is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
7 Third-Party Links & Content
The app may display news articles or content from third-party sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites or services. We encourage you to review their policies independently.
8 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
9 Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out to us:
Hindu Chat — Privacy Team
Email: support@aaibuzz.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 7 business days.