Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sanktify's Privacy Policy. This policy describes how JivadayaTech ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use the Sanktify platform.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe spiritual community experience.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Profile Information: Name, username, email, phone number, bio, profile picture
• Spiritual Information: Temple association, ashram status, chanting rounds, counsellor details
• Location Data: City, location (if you choose to share)
• Content: Posts, comments, media uploads, likes, and interactions
• Authentication: Login credentials through Jivadaya account

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences
• Log Data: Server logs for security and debugging

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Sanktify platform
• Personalize your experience and content recommendations
• Connect you with other devotees and spiritual communities
• Send notifications about interactions and updates
• Improve platform features and user experience
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Communicate important announcements

4. Information Sharing

4.1 With Other Users

Your profile and content visibility depends on your privacy settings:

• Public Posts: Visible to all Sanktify users
• Followers-Only: Visible only to approved followers
• Private: Visible only to you

4.2 With Third Parties

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

• Service Providers: Cloud hosting, analytics, security services (under strict confidentiality)
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Temple Organizations: Only if you explicitly link your profile to a temple

5. Data Storage & Security

5.1 Storage Location

Your data is stored securely on servers managed by JivadayaTech. Media files may be stored using Google Drive or Odoo's PostgreSQL database, depending on configuration.

5.2 Security Measures

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure session management with httpOnly cookies
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Backup and disaster recovery systems

6. Your Rights & Controls

You have the right to:

• Access: View and download your data
• Edit: Update your profile information
• Delete: Remove posts, comments, or your entire account
• Control Visibility: Adjust privacy settings for posts
• Opt-Out: Disable notifications or specific features
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data
• Object: Object to certain data processing activities

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze platform usage
• Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect platform functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Sanktify is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• While your account is active
• As long as necessary to provide services
• To comply with legal obligations
• For legitimate business purposes (analytics, security)

When you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

10. International Users

Sanktify is operated from India. If you access the platform from outside India, your information will be transferred to and processed in India. By using Sanktify, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the platform or sending an email. Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy:

JivadayaTech Privacy Team
Website: jivadaya.org
Email: privacy@jivadaya.org
Support: support@jivadaya.org

13. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
• Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices) Rules, 2011
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• Industry best practices for data protection