📅 Kaalapatram

Introduction

Welcome to Kaalapatram! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App"). By using Kaalapatram, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Kaalapatram is a Tamil calendar and event management application designed to help users organize their personal and professional schedules.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

When you create an account and use Kaalapatram, we may collect:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Profession, bio, and profile photo URL (optional)
• Authentication Data: Login credentials and authentication tokens

2. Event and Calendar Data

When you create and manage events, we collect:

• Event Details: Event dates, Tamil calendar dates, event descriptions
• Employer Information: Employer name and contact details (when applicable)
• Payment Information: Payment amounts and currency (for event tracking purposes only - we do not process payments)

3. Communication Data

• Messages: In-app messages exchanged between users
• Notifications: Notification preferences and history

4. Technical Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version
• Usage Data: App usage patterns, feature interactions
• Connection Data: User connections and relationships within the app

5. Third-Party Authentication

If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive:

• Your Google account email address
• Your Google account display name
• Your Google profile picture URL (if available)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

1. Provide Services: Create and manage your account, events, and calendar
2. Enable Communication: Facilitate messaging between users
3. Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
4. Send Notifications: Alert you about upcoming events, task assignments, and important updates
5. Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
6. Security: Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and ensure account security

Data Storage and Security

Storage

Your data is stored securely using:

• Firebase Cloud Firestore: For cloud-based data storage
• Firebase Authentication: For secure user authentication
• Local Storage: Cached profile data on your device using SharedPreferences

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication tokens
• Firebase Security Rules to protect database access
• Password encryption

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

1. With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
2. Service Providers: With Google/Firebase for essential app functionality
3. Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
4. Admin Access: App administrators may view event data for task management purposes

Third-Party Services

Kaalapatram uses the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: Authentication, database storage, and cloud functions
• Google Sign-In: Optional social login functionality

These services have their own privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Firebase Privacy Policy

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

1. Access: View your personal information stored in the app
2. Update: Modify your profile information at any time
3. Delete: Delete your account and associated data
4. Opt-out: Disable notifications through device settings

Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon deletion:

• Your profile data will be removed from our servers
• Your events and messages will be deleted
• Cached local data will be cleared

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as:

• Your account remains active
• Necessary to provide our services
• Required by applicable laws

After account deletion, we may retain anonymized data for analytical purposes.

Age Requirement

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a user under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By using Kaalapatram, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy within the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Data Summary

*We store payment amounts for event records only. We do NOT process actual payments.

Contact Us

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