Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st August 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Arghya Technologies ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information from users ("you" or "your") of the MindBuddy mobile application ("App").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the MindBuddy App:

* Information you provide directly to us:

* Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, age, and other details you provide when you create an account, complete your profile, or interact with the App's features.

* Health and Wellness Data: As a mental wellness app, MindBuddy may collect sensitive personal information related to your mental state, well-being, feelings, and progress. This could include your journal entries, mood tracking data, responses to mental health assessments, and interaction with therapeutic content.

* Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support, feedback, or inquiries.

* Information collected automatically:

* Usage Data: We collect information about how you access and use the App. This may include your IP address, device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and details about your interactions with the App (e.g., features used, duration of sessions, pages viewed).

* Technical Data: We may collect technical information about your device and the App's performance, such as crash reports and system activity.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

* To provide and maintain the App's functionality: This includes creating and managing your account, providing you with the features of MindBuddy, and ensuring the App operates correctly.

* To personalize your experience: We use your data to provide you with tailored content, recommendations, and insights based on your usage and wellness data.

* To improve and develop our services: We analyze usage data to understand how users interact with the App, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features and services.

* To communicate with you: We may use your email address to send you important updates, notifications, marketing communications (with your consent), and to respond to your inquiries.

* For safety and security: We use data to monitor and prevent fraud, protect against security threats, and ensure the integrity of the App.

* For legal and regulatory compliance: We may use your information as required by law, court order, or to comply with other legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We will not share or disclose your sensitive personal information, such as your wellness data, with any third parties without your explicit consent, except in the following limited circumstances:

* With your consent: We may share your information with third parties if you have given us your express consent to do so.

* With service providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App and our business (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

* For legal reasons: We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users or the public.

* In case of business transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner, but they will be bound by this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your data. We have implemented technical and organizational measures to safeguard the information we collect and store, including [mention specific security measures, e.g., encryption, access controls, secure servers]. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable law:

* Access and Correction: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data and to have any inaccuracies corrected.

* Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data.

* Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

* Opt-out of Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails we send you.

* Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for the processing of your data at any time, where the processing is based on your consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the services of the App. We will also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Children's Privacy

The MindBuddy App is not intended for use by children under the age of [Insert age, e.g., 13 or 16]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

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

Arghya Technologies

[Insert Address]

[Insert Email Address, e.g., privacy@arghyatech.com]

[Insert Phone Number, optional]

Important Note: This is a general template. You should consult with a legal professional to ensure your privacy policy is fully compliant with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, etc.) for the regions where your app is available. You must also ensure that the policy accurately reflects the specific data collection and processing practices of the MindBuddy app.