Dhandhasathi

Dhandhasathi ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you register and use the app:

Account information: name, phone number, username, business category, and location (city/state).
Profile information: bio, business type, and any content you post.
Usage data: interactions such as connections, messages, reactions, and posts.
Device data: device type and OS version for app compatibility.

2. How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account.
To connect you with other entrepreneurs, investors, and business partners.
To send in-app notifications relevant to your activity.
To improve our services and user experience.
To respond to support requests.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data only in these cases:

With service providers (e.g. hosting, database) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements.
When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

4. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely on servers hosted in India (Supabase PostgreSQL, Mumbai region). We apply industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest.

5. Account Privacy

You can set your account to private at any time from Settings. Private accounts restrict visibility of your posts and activity to connected users only.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may request account deletion by contacting us at the email below, after which your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Dhandhasathi is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your account and associated data.
Withdraw consent at any time.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the app. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@dhandhasathi.com