Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 20, 2026
This privacy policy applies to the SmartJyotish AI app for mobile devices and web browsers, together with any related services operated by Santosh Thapa (collectively, the "Application"). Santosh Thapa is hereby referred to as the "Service Provider".
Information Collection and Use
The Application collects information when you download and use it. This information may include information such as:
- Your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address
- The pages of the Application that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages
- The time spent on the Application
- The operating system you use
For a better experience while using the Application, the Service Provider may require you to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to Email, Age, Date of Birth (DOB), Time of Birth, and Location. The information requested will be retained and used as described in this privacy policy.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Application or its third-party SDKs may use cookies, SDKs, pixels, and similar technologies to support functionality, analytics, or service delivery. Where required by applicable law, the Service Provider will obtain consent before using non-essential tracking technologies.
Location Information
The Application collects your device's location to provide location-based features, improve the Application, and support related services.
Geolocation Services
The Service Provider may use location data to provide location-based features or content.
Analytics
Aggregated location data may help understand usage patterns and improve performance.
Third-Party Services
Location data may be shared with services used to support functionality, subject to law.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Application uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance user experience and provide certain features. The AI components may process user data to deliver personalized content, recommendations, or automated functionalities. All AI processing is performed in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws. If you have questions about the AI features or data processing, please contact the Service Provider.
Your Rights (including CCPA/CPRA)
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held by the Service Provider. To exercise these rights, or to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, contact the Service Provider.
Third Party Access
Only aggregated, anonymized data is periodically transmitted to external services to aid the Service Provider in improving the Application and their service. Please note that the Application utilizes third-party services that have their own Privacy Policy about handling data:
Disclosure of Information
The Service Provider may disclose User Provided and Automatically Collected Information:
- As required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process.
- When they believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect their rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
- With their trusted services providers who work on their behalf, do not have an independent use of the information, and have agreed to adhere to this privacy statement.
International Data Transfers
The Service Provider or its third-party service providers may transfer personal data to countries outside your country of residence. Where applicable law requires safeguards for international transfers, the Service Provider will use appropriate mechanisms:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions or other recognized mechanisms
- Your consent, where required
Data Retention Policy
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| User Provided Data | Duration of use + 12 months thereafter |
| Automatically Collected | Up to 24 months from collection |
| Aggregated/Anonymized | Retained indefinitely |
| Legal Compliance Data | As long as required by applicable law |
Children
The Application is not intended for children under 16 years of age. The Service Provider does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If discovered, it will be immediately deleted.
Security
The Service Provider provides physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information the Service Provider processes and maintains.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, to request deletion of your data, or to exercise your rights, please contact the Service Provider.
contact@smartjyotishai.com