Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

This Privacy Policy explains how Namaste (“we”, “us”) handles information when you use our website, apps, and related services.

2. Information we collect

• Account data — username, email, display name, password (stored hashed), and profile details you choose to add.
• Content — posts, media, messages metadata, likes, bookmarks, reports, and similar interactions.
• Device & usage — approximate logs such as IP, browser or app type, pages visited, and diagnostic events needed to operate and secure the service.
• Optional — location or “based in” region, Government ID interest signals, device push tokens if you enable notifications.

3. How we use information

• Provide feeds, profiles, search, news, and other features you use.
• Authenticate you, prevent abuse, and enforce our Terms and Guidelines.
• Send transactional email (for example password reset links).
• Measure site visits and improve reliability and performance.
• Comply with law and respond to valid legal requests.

4. Sharing

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

• Service providers who help us host, email, store media, or analyse reliability — under contracts that limit their use of your data.
• Other users, when you choose to post or share publicly.
• Authorities when required by applicable Indian law.

5. Cookies & local storage

We use cookies and similar storage for sign-in sessions, preferences (such as theme or news language), and basic product function. You can clear browser storage; some features will stop working until you sign in again.

6. Retention

We keep account and content data while your account is active and as needed for security, disputes, and legal obligations. Deleted content may remain in backups for a limited period.

7. Your choices

• Edit privacy settings under Settings → Privacy.
• Delete posts you control, or request account deletion via support.
• Opt out of optional notifications by disabling them on your device.

8. Children

Namaste is not directed at children under 13. If you believe a child has created an account, contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9. Security

We use industry-standard measures such as encrypted transport and hashed passwords. No online service is perfectly secure; please use a strong, unique password.

10. Changes

We may update this Policy. The “Last updated” date on this page will change when we do. Continued use means you acknowledge the updated Policy.

11. Contact

Privacy questions: Contact.