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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: To be updated  |  Last Updated: To be updated

Welcome to PUNYAKA. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Shri Punyaka Dharmic Services Private Limited, operating under the brand PUNYAKA ("PUNYAKA", "we", "our", or "us"), collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal data when you use our mobile application, website, or related services.

By accessing or using the PUNYAKA app or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

PUNYAKA is a platform that enables users to access and book spiritual, devotional, and related services, including but not limited to priest bookings, consultations, poojas, rituals, pooja samagri, events, content, and related offerings.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information you provide directly

  • Full name
  • Mobile number
  • Email address
  • Address and location details
  • Profile information
  • Booking preferences
  • Ritual details and service requirements
  • Messages, support queries, feedback, and reviews
  • KYC, bank, tax, or verification details for priests, vendors, or partners

b) Information collected automatically

  • Device information
  • IP address
  • App usage data
  • Login activity
  • Transaction records
  • Approximate location
  • Cookies, SDK, analytics, and diagnostic data

c) Information related to bookings and transactions

  • Services booked
  • Consultation details
  • Event participation
  • Product purchases
  • Payment status
  • Invoice and billing records
  • Cancellation, refund, and support history

3. Why We Collect Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Enable bookings, orders, and service fulfilment
  • Connect you with priests, consultants, vendors, or support teams
  • Process payments, refunds, cancellations, and settlements
  • Provide reminders, confirmations, and updates
  • Improve user experience and platform performance
  • Detect fraud, misuse, or suspicious activity
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Provide customer support and grievance handling
  • Send updates, offers, or marketing communications, where permitted

4. Consent

By using the app and submitting your information, you consent to our collection and processing of your data for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable Indian law. Where required, you may withdraw consent, but some services may no longer be available if that data is necessary to provide them.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only on a need-to-know basis with:

  • Priests, consultants, and service providers
  • Vendors, delivery partners, and logistics providers
  • Payment gateways and banks
  • Technology, analytics, CRM, communication, and support vendors
  • Government authorities, regulators, or law enforcement where legally required
  • Affiliates, auditors, legal advisors, or business transferees where necessary

We do not sell your personal data in a manner prohibited by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary:

  • To provide services
  • To maintain records
  • To comply with legal, tax, accounting, and audit obligations
  • To resolve disputes or enforce our rights

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or misuse. However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or update your information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent
  • Raise concerns or grievances

9. Children's Privacy

PUNYAKA is not intended for independent use by children unless supervised by a parent or guardian. Where required, parental or guardian consent may be sought.

10. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to or integrations with third-party services such as payment providers, chat tools, maps, logistics partners, or video platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted in the app or on our website with the revised effective date.

12. Contact and Grievance

For privacy concerns or grievances, you may contact:

Grievance Officer: To be updated

Address: Lotus Heights 3, Kavuri Hills, Phase 2 Road, Jubilee Hills, Shaikpet, Hyderabad - 500033, Telangana

Support Email: support@punyaka.com