1. Introduction
Vedika ("the App", "we", "us", "our") is a community application for women that offers discussion rooms, live chat, events, polls, and subscription-based premium content. This Privacy Policy applies to the Vedika mobile application (package name com.vedika.women) published on Google Play.
By creating an account or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide
- Account details: your phone number and/or email address (used for OTP login, email login, or Google Sign-In), display name, and an optional unique username.
- Profile information: profile photo (avatar) and other details you choose to add to your profile.
- Verification data: to keep Vedika a safe, women-only space, the App asks you to complete a short camera-based verification. The verification check is processed on your device; the App stores only the verification result (a pass/fail status) on your profile.
- Content you create: chat messages, voice messages, images and files you share in rooms, poll votes, event registrations, reports you file, and support tickets you raise.
- Payment details: the plan you purchase, coupon or referral codes you apply, and (for manual payments) the transaction reference you enter. We do not collect or store your card numbers, UPI PINs, or banking passwords.
2.2 Information collected automatically
- Device push token: a Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) token used to deliver notifications to your device.
- Usage records: basic activity connected to your account, such as rooms joined, messages sent, events registered, notification read status, and subscription status.
- Diagnostic information: limited technical logs (for example, notification delivery attempts) used to keep the service reliable.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account and sign you in securely (OTP, email, or Google Sign-In).
- To operate community features: chat rooms, mentions, polls, events, and notifications.
- To verify eligibility for our women-only community and keep members safe.
- To process subscription purchases, apply coupons and referral rewards, and activate your plan.
- To send you service notifications (new messages, mentions, event reminders, account updates) — you can control message and mention alerts in Settings.
- To moderate content, act on reports, enforce community guidelines, and prevent abuse.
- To respond to your support tickets and requests.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. App Permissions
| Permission | Why the App needs it |
|---|---|
| Camera | Community safety verification and taking photos to share or set as your avatar. |
| Microphone | Recording voice messages in chat. |
| Photos / Media / Files | Choosing images or files to share in chat or set as your profile photo, and saving files you download. |
| Notifications | Delivering chat, mention, event, and account notifications. |
| Internet | Connecting to our servers for all app features. |
All permissions are optional and requested only when the related feature is used. You can revoke them at any time in your device settings; the related feature may stop working, but the rest of the App remains usable.
6. Payments & Subscriptions
Vedika offers optional paid subscription plans. When you purchase a plan:
- Card/UPI payments are handled entirely by Razorpay; we never see or store your card or banking credentials.
- For manual payment options (such as bank transfer), we store only the transaction reference you provide so our team can verify it.
- We keep a record of your transactions, active plan, and expiry date so we can provide the services you paid for and show you your payment history.
7. Data Security
- All communication between the App and our servers is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS.
- Database access is protected by row-level security rules, so members can only access data they are entitled to see.
- Media you share in chat is stored in private storage accessible only to authorized room members.
- Administrative actions are permission-gated and recorded in audit logs.
No method of electronic storage is 100% secure, but we work continuously to protect your information using industry-standard safeguards.
8. Data Retention
We keep your personal information for as long as your account is active. Content you delete (such as a message) is removed from view immediately. Transaction records may be retained for a longer period where required for accounting, tax, or legal purposes. When your account is deleted, associated personal data is deleted or anonymized as described below.
9. Account & Data Deletion
You are in control of your data. You can delete your account at any time:
- In the App: go to Settings → Account → Delete Account and confirm. This permanently deletes your account and associated personal data.
- By email: if you cannot access the App, send a deletion request from your registered email address to axaonsoftware@gmail.com. We will process it within 30 days.
After deletion, your profile, login credentials, push tokens, and personal identifiers are removed. Limited records may be retained where the law requires it (for example, payment/tax records) or in anonymized form.
10. Your Rights & Choices
- Access & correction: view and edit your profile information at any time in the App.
- Notification choices: turn message and mention alerts on or off in Settings, or disable notifications in your device settings.
- Permission choices: grant or revoke camera, microphone, and storage access in your device settings.
- Deletion: delete your account as described in Section 9.
- Complaints: contact us at the address in Section 13; you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority.
11. Children's Privacy
Vedika is intended for adult women aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that an account belongs to a person under 18, we will delete it. If you believe a minor is using the App, please contact us.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you inside the App. Continued use of the App after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us:
- App: Vedika (com.vedika.women)
- Developer: Axaon Software
- Email: axaonsoftware@gmail.com