Sanchaar App Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Sanchaar Mobile Application
Last Updated: June 3, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Sanchaar ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information when you use the Sanchaar mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1. Who We Are
- App Name: Sanchaar
- Operator: Sanchaar
- Country: India (Uttar Pradesh)
- Contact: foreverknight675.ss@gmail.com
2. Definitions
- Account — A profile created when you sign in (e.g. via Google).
- Personal Data — Information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you.
- Usage Data — Technical data collected automatically when you use the Service.
- User Content — Comments, replies, mentions, reports, and similar content you submit.
- Service Providers — Third parties that process data on our behalf.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Name, email address, profile photo | From Google Sign-In; shown on your profile and comments. |
| Display name / profile edits | If you update your profile in the app. |
| Comments and replies | Text you post on articles, including mentions. |
| Reports | When reporting comments or moderation flags content. |
| Referral information | For referral features and rewards. |
| Support messages | If you contact us by email. |
You must be signed in to comment, report, receive mention notifications, use referrals, and use certain other features.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Device and app information | Device type, OS version, app version, language, unique identifiers. |
| Usage Data | Articles viewed, categories read, bookmarks, likes, recommendations. |
| Log and diagnostic data | Crashes, performance, security, and debugging. |
| Advertising ID | Ads and ad measurement. |
| FCM / Push Token | Deliver push notifications. |
We do not collect precise GPS location. The app does not request location permission.
3.3 Information from Third-Party Sign-In
If you sign in with Google, we receive information Google shares with us according to your Google account settings (typically name, email, and profile picture).
3.4 News and Media Content
Articles may come from our servers and third-party news providers. Opening external links or YouTube streams may take you to third-party sites with their own privacy policies.
4. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and operate the Service.
- Authenticate and manage your Account.
- Enable comments, replies, and mentions.
- Send push notifications and alerts.
- Operate referral rewards and subscriptions.
- Show advertisements.
- Personalize content recommendations.
- Moderate content and enforce community rules.
- Improve analytics, performance, and security.
- Comply with legal obligations.
5. User Content, Comments, and Moderation
- Comments, replies, and mentions may be visible to other users.
- Your display name and profile photo may appear with comments.
- Users may receive notifications for mentions and replies.
- Reports may be reviewed by administrators.
- Violations may result in warnings, restrictions, or permanent account blocks.
6. Notifications
If enabled, we may send:
- Breaking news alerts
- Trending news notifications
- Mention notifications
- Reply notifications
You can disable notifications anytime through app settings or device settings.
7. Advertising and In-App Purchases
Advertising
We use Google AdMob to display and measure advertisements.
Ad-Free Subscription
Subscriptions are processed through Google Play Billing. We do not receive your full payment card information.
8. How We Share Information
- Google/Firebase: Authentication, database, storage, analytics, messaging.
- Google Play: Billing and subscriptions.
- Google AdMob: Advertising.
- News Providers: Content delivery.
- Other Users: Public comments and profile display.
- Administrators: Moderation and reports.
- Legal Authorities: Legal compliance.
We do not sell your Personal Data.
9. Data Storage and International Transfers
Data is stored using Google Firebase and Google Cloud, which may process data in India and other countries.
10. Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for operational, legal, and security purposes.
- Account data while your account exists.
- Comments until removed.
- Moderation records as needed.
- Analytics data for limited periods.
11. Security
We use commercially reasonable measures including Firebase security rules and encrypted connections. No system can guarantee absolute security.
12. Your Choices and Rights
- Access your Personal Data.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Request account deletion.
- Withdraw consent.
- Restrict certain processing.
- Opt out of personalized ads.
Email us to exercise your rights.
13. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
14. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to external websites and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised "Last Updated" date.
16. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, account deletion, or moderation decisions, please contact us at the email above.
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