Privacy Policy – BharatTalk

Last updated: 29 December 2025

BharatTalk (“we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect user data when you use the BharatTalk mobile application and related services.

By using BharatTalk, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

We may collect the following information when you create or use an account:

Name

Username

Email address

Phone number

Profile photo

Content you share (posts, messages, comments)

b) Automatically Collected Information

Device information (model, OS version)

App usage data

IP address

Log and crash data

c) Media & Content

Photos, videos, and messages shared by users are stored to provide app functionality and improve user experience.

d) Contacts Information

If you choose to allow access, BharatTalk may access your device’s contact list to help you find friends who are already using the platform.

Your contacts are securely uploaded to our servers only for the purpose of matching registered users. We do not permanently store your contact list, and we do not share your contacts with third parties.

Access to contacts is entirely optional and requires your explicit consent. You may revoke this permission at any time through your device settings.
 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Provide and maintain BharatTalk services

Enable messaging, content sharing, and community features

Improve performance, security, and user experience

Respond to user support requests

Enforce community guidelines and safety policies

Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information only when:

Required by law or legal process

Necessary to protect users, minors, or public safety

Enforcing our terms, safety, or child protection policies

Using trusted third-party services (e.g., analytics, crash reporting) under strict confidentiality

4. Child Safety & Age Restrictions

BharatTalk is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or higher as required by local laws).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Any content involving child exploitation or abuse is removed immediately and reported to relevant authorities.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

Secure servers

Encrypted communication

Access control mechanisms

While no system is 100% secure, we continuously work to safeguard user information.

6. Data Retention

We retain user data only as long as necessary to:

Provide services

Comply with legal requirements

Resolve disputes

Enforce policies

Users may request account deletion by contacting support.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Update or correct information

Request deletion of your account and data

Control privacy settings within the app

8. Third-Party Services

BharatTalk may use third-party tools (such as analytics or notifications). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage users to review them.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

📧 bharattalk2025@gmail.com