Privacy Policy

At Astrogya ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at astrogya.com (the "Platform"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account on Astrogya, we collect the following personal information:

• Full name and display name
• Email address
• Password (stored in hashed form; we never store plaintext passwords)
• Profile photo (optional)

1.2 Birth Data

To provide accurate astrological calculations, we collect:

• Date of birth
• Time of birth
• Place of birth (city, state/province, country)
• Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude, derived from the place of birth)

This data is essential for generating natal charts, horoscopes, compatibility reports, and other astrological services. You may choose not to provide this data, but doing so will limit the features available to you.

1.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access the Platform, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Referring URL and exit pages
• Device type and screen resolution
• Timestamps of access

1.4 Payment Information

When you subscribe to a paid plan, payment processing is handled entirely by our third-party payment provider, Razorpay. We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or banking details on our servers. We retain only a transaction reference ID and subscription status for record-keeping purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Platform and its features
• Generate personalized horoscopes, birth charts, compatibility reports, numerology readings, and panchang data
• Process subscriptions and manage billing through Razorpay
• Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets, subscription confirmations)
• Send optional marketing communications (only with your explicit consent; you can opt out at any time)
• Analyse usage trends to improve our services and user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on Supabase, a secure, enterprise-grade cloud database platform. We implement the following security measures:

• All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher
• Sensitive data is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption
• Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt algorithms
• Row-level security (RLS) policies ensure users can only access their own data
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access to production databases is restricted to authorized personnel only

While we take all reasonable precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Razorpay — Payment processing for subscriptions. Razorpay processes your payment details under their own privacy policy.
• AstrologyAPI — Astrological calculations and planetary data. We send your birth date, time, and location coordinates to generate charts and predictions. No personally identifiable information (such as your name or email) is shared with AstrologyAPI.
• Supabase — Database hosting and user authentication infrastructure.
• Vercel — Website hosting and content delivery.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share data with service providers as described above and as necessary to operate the Platform.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Astrogya uses cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential cookies — Required for authentication, session management, and core Platform functionality. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform so we can improve our services. These are optional and can be declined.
• Preference cookies — Remember your settings such as timezone, preferred zodiac sign, and display preferences.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may impair Platform functionality.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Deletion — Request deletion of your personal data. You can delete your account at any time from your dashboard settings. Upon account deletion, all associated personal data will be permanently removed within 30 days.
• Right to Data Portability — Request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format (JSON or CSV).
• Right to Withdraw Consent — Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or updating your notification preferences.
• Right to Object — Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@astrogya.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal, accounting, or compliance purposes (such as transaction records, which may be retained for up to 7 years).

8. Children's Privacy

Astrogya is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at support@astrogya.com.

Users between 13 and 18 years of age may use the Platform with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. Our servers and third-party providers may be located in different jurisdictions. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for all international data transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification to your registered email address for significant changes
• Displaying a prominent notice on the Platform

Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@astrogya.com
• Contact page: astrogya.com/contact

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 business days.