Privacy Policy

Welcome to Bhagyarekha ("App", "we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Bhagyarekha mobile application and related services.

By using Bhagyarekha, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Account Information

When you create or access an account, we may collect:

• Email address
• User profile information
• Display name
• Profile picture (if uploaded)
• City/location selected by the user
• Preferred deity (Ishta Dev)
• Gotra information (optional)

We use Email OTP and Magic Link authentication for secure login and account access.

B. Usage and Spiritual Activity Data

To provide personalized spiritual experiences, we may collect:

• Jaap Counter records
• Total mantra counts
• Current streaks and longest streaks
• Saved spiritual progress
• Daily engagement activities
• Panchang preferences
• Festival and content interaction history

C. Palmistry Images and AI Analysis Data

When using the AI Palmistry feature, we may collect:

• Palm images uploaded by you
• AI-generated palm reading reports
• Reading history stored in your account

Palm images are processed solely for generating palmistry insights and improving user experience. We do not sell or rent your palm images to third parties.

D. Notification Information

If you enable notifications, we may collect:

• Browser/device notification token
• Notification preferences

This information is used only to deliver daily spiritual reminders and important app updates.

E. Device and Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

• Device type
• Operating system
• Browser information
• App version
• IP address
• Log data
• Crash reports and diagnostics

This information helps us maintain security and improve app performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Authenticate users securely
• Provide personalized spiritual content
• Display Panchang based on selected city
• Track Jaap Counter progress and streaks
• Generate AI Palmistry readings
• Save reading history
• Send notifications and reminders
• Improve app functionality and performance
• Detect fraud, abuse, or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

3. AI Palmistry Feature

Bhagyarekha uses Google's Gemini AI technology to analyze palm images and generate palmistry interpretations.

Important Notes:

• Palmistry readings are generated using artificial intelligence.
• Readings are intended for entertainment, educational, and spiritual guidance purposes only.
• AI-generated insights should not be considered professional, legal, medical, financial, or psychological advice.
• Users should exercise personal judgment when interpreting results.

4. Panchang and Spiritual Content

Bhagyarekha provides Panchang calculations, daily shlokas, festivals, holidays, and spiritual guidance content.

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information will always be error-free or suitable for specific religious traditions or regional practices.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure authentication systems
• Encrypted communication (HTTPS)
• Secure database infrastructure
• Access controls and monitoring
• Industry-standard security practices

However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Services

Bhagyarekha may use trusted third-party service providers, including:

• Supabase (Authentication and Database Services)
• Google Gemini AI (Palmistry Analysis)
• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Push notification providers
• Analytics and performance monitoring services

These providers may process information on our behalf according to their respective privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Maintain your account
• Preserve spiritual progress and history
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Request a copy of your stored information

To exercise these rights, contact us at: arvindjhajhra082@gmail.com

9. Children's Privacy

Bhagyarekha is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by local law).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take steps to remove it promptly.

10. Account Deletion

Users may request account deletion by contacting us at: arvindjhajhra082@gmail.com

Upon verification, we will delete or anonymize personal information, except where retention is required by law.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. By using Bhagyarekha, you consent to such transfers where permitted by law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the application and/or on our website with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of Bhagyarekha after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

By using Bhagyarekha, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.