Vastu Compass

Introduction

ShankarBros ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Vastu Compass mobile application (the "App"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our App.

We use your data to provide and improve the App. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Offline Data & Privacy

Vastu Compass is designed to be a primarily offline application. We respect your privacy and aim to minimize data collection.

• No Server Collection: Core features, including the Vastu Compass and the Offline Chat, work locally on your device.
• Local Storage: Any settings or offline chat history are stored exclusively on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.

AI Chat Features (Google Gemini)

The App includes an AI-powered chat powered by the Google Gemini API. This feature requires an active internet connection.

• Data Transmission: When you interact with the AI chat, your text prompts are transmitted to Google's servers to generate a response.
• Google’s Data Usage: As we use the standard API tier, Google may process this data to provide and improve its services. This may include human review for safety and quality purposes.
• Privacy Advice: Please avoid sharing any sensitive or personal information (such as financial details or private identification) within the AI chat interface.
• Third-Party Policy: You can review how Google handles data in the Google Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

To provide a full experience, our App uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. These services include:

• Google Play Services: Used for core Android functionality and security.
• Google AdMob: Used to serve advertisements within the App to keep it free for all users.

Data collection and usage by these services are governed by their respective privacy policies. You can find more information here: Google Privacy & Terms.

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.