Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Out Thinking Pvt Ltd ("we", "our", "us") operates the VedaScope mobile application (the "App"), available on iOS (Apple App Store) and Android (Google Play Store). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

By downloading, installing, or using VedaScope, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

To provide personalized astrology services, we collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:

• Full Name — used to create your astrology profile and personalize predictions
• Date of Birth — essential for generating your Vedic birth chart (Kundali)
• Time of Birth — required for accurate planetary position calculations
• Place of Birth — used to determine geographical coordinates for chart calculations
• Gender — used for certain Vedic astrology calculations

2.2 Family Member & Additional Profile Information

VedaScope allows you to add multiple profiles (family members, friends, partners). For each additional profile, the same categories of information listed above (name, date/time/place of birth) are collected. You represent and warrant that you have obtained the necessary consent from any third party whose personal data you provide to us.

2.3 Images — Palm and Face Analysis

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Device Information — device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data — features accessed, time spent in the App, interaction patterns
• Log Data — IP address, app crash reports, performance data
• Location Data — approximate location (if permissions granted) to provide location-relevant features such as Auspicious Time and Rahu Kaal calculations

2.5 Purchase Information

If you make in-app purchases (such as premium reports), the transaction is processed entirely by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play). We do not collect, process, or store any payment information such as credit card numbers. We only receive confirmation of the transaction from the platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To generate your Vedic birth chart (Kundali) and personalized astrology predictions
• To provide daily predictions, lucky numbers, colors, auspicious timings, and Rahu Kaal
• To power our AI Astrologer chatbot with personalized, chart-aware responses
• To generate palm readings and face readings using your uploaded images (processed transiently)
• To perform compatibility checks between two profiles
• To generate and deliver purchased astrology reports
• To provide daily mantras and general horoscope content
• To manage your account and multiple profiles
• To improve our App, fix bugs, and optimize performance
• To send push notifications (if you have opted in) about daily predictions or updates
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, AI processing), subject to strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets
• With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information (name, birth details, profile data) for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Palm and Face Images: As stated above, these are never stored. They are processed transiently and immediately discarded.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Access controls and authentication for internal systems
• Regular security assessments and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data and account
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out of Notifications: You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

VedaScope is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete such information.

When a user adds a minor's profile (e.g., a child's birth details for family astrology), the parent or guardian is responsible for providing consent on behalf of the minor.

9. Third-Party Services

Our App may contain links to or integrations with third-party services (e.g., payment processors via Apple/Google, analytics providers). These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

Third-party SDKs and services we may use include:

• Apple App Store / Google Play (for payments and distribution)
• Firebase / Google Analytics (for app analytics and crash reporting)
• AI/ML processing services (for astrology predictions, palm and face analysis)
• Cloud hosting services (for data storage and application infrastructure)

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, or country where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the App, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any cross-border data transfers.

11. Push Notifications

We may send you push notifications regarding daily predictions, auspicious timings, and app updates. You can opt out of push notifications at any time by adjusting your device settings or within the App's notification preferences.

12. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us using the details below.

13. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection. Our legal basis for processing your data includes your consent, the performance of our contract with you, and our legitimate interests. To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us using the details below.

14. Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and all associated personal data at any time by contacting us via the details below or through the in-app account settings. Upon receiving your request, we will delete your data within 30 days, subject to any legal retention requirements.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

16. Contact Us

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

Out Thinking Pvt Ltd
415, 3rd Floor, Near B.Channasandra Bus Stop,
5th Main Road, OMBR Layout, Kasturinagar,
B.Channasandra Main Rd, Banaswadi,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043, India

Email: support@vedascope.app
Website: https://vedascope.app