Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy describes how Shree Softech ("Company", "We", "Us", or "Our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our Nirnay application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

Nirnay is a mobile application (primarily for Android and iOS) that provides traditional Indian calendar information such as daily Panchang, Choghadiya, festivals, and related data. This Privacy Policy explains what limited information we collect from users of the app and how we handle it.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

Device and Notification Data

When you use the Nirnay mobile app and enable notifications, we collect basic device information so we can send you timely alerts about festivals, eclipses, and other important dates. This includes:

  • A device identifier used by the notification system to reach your phone or tablet.
  • Whether you are using an Android or iOS device.
  • Your local timezone, so alerts arrive at the correct local time.
  • General information about your device type and app version (to ensure everything works smoothly).

This information is used only to deliver relevant notifications. We do not use it for tracking or advertising. The app does not require you to create an account or provide your name, email, or phone number.

Usage and Diagnostic Data

We automatically collect information about how the app is used to improve reliability and performance. This may include:

  • Which features you use and how often (such as viewing daily calendar details or festivals).
  • Technical information about app performance and any issues encountered.
  • General connection details like your approximate region and access times.

Location Information (Optional)

With your explicit permission, the app may access your device's precise or approximate location. This is used to provide more accurate local sunrise/sunset timings, choghadiya, and panchang data relevant to your area.

You can enable or disable location access at any time through your device settings. If disabled, the app will use timezone or default location data.

Other Information

We may collect information you voluntarily provide through feedback, support requests, or when contacting us.

What Data We Process

The app shows traditional calendar and astronomical information (Panchang, festivals, eclipses, etc.). This content itself is not personal data. The only information we collect from users is the limited device details needed to deliver notifications and improve the app (as described above). We do not create accounts or collect names or contact details from mobile app users.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To deliver notifications: Use your device and timezone information to send relevant alerts about festivals, eclipses, and calendar events at the correct local time.
  • To operate and improve the app: Understand how the app is used so we can fix issues and make improvements.
  • Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, optimize performance, and develop new features.
  • Security and Abuse Prevention: Detect and prevent misuse of the service.
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and respond to legal requests.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

  • Firebase (Google LLC): We use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to deliver push notifications. Firebase may process device tokens and basic device data. Their privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Other providers for hosting, analytics, crash reporting, and infrastructure.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Shree Softech, our users, or the public.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify users of any such change.

4. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

  • Device tokens and subscription data are retained while your device remains subscribed to notifications or until you uninstall the app or disable notifications.
  • Usage and diagnostic data is typically retained for up to 24 months for analytics and service improvement.
  • Logs and security data may be kept longer if needed for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or dispute resolution.

You can request deletion of your device subscription data by contacting us or by clearing app data / reinstalling the application.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access the information we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw consent for location access or push notifications at any time via device settings.
  • Object to certain processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.

Note for Indian users: We comply with applicable provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules thereunder.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Device tokens and sensitive data are transmitted using secure protocols.

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Nirnay is a product developed and provided by Shree Softech.