Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23 July, 2026
Last Updated: 23 July, 2026

HariPrabodham Foundation ("HariPrabodham Foundation", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how the HariPrabodham Smruti mobile application ("App") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our services.
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with:

  • Google Play User Data Policy
  • Apple App Store Review Guidelines
  • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)

Consent:

By creating an account, uploading a profile photograph, or using personalized features of HariPrabodham Smruti, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

About HariPrabodham Smruti:

HariPrabodham Smruti is a devotional mobile application developed by HariPrabodham Foundation.
The application allows users to:

  • Browse official Smruti photographs
  • Search photographs
  • Create personal Smruti collections
  • Mark favorite photographs
  • Maintain a personal Smruti diary
  • View photograph details
  • Browse photographs by category, year, person, location and album
  • Open Smruti locations in Google Maps
  • Personalize the Home screen
  • Receive notifications
  • Optionally upload a profile photograph to identify official photographs that may include you together with GuruHari

Users cannot upload photographs to the public gallery.

Information We Collect:

Depending on how you use the application, we may collect:

Account Information

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Mobile Number
  • Address (Optional)
  • User ID

Profile Information

  • Profile Photograph (Optional)

User Content

  • Favorite photographs
  • Personal Smruti Collections
  • Personal Smruti Diary entries
  • Home Screen preferences

Usage Information

  • Search history
  • App usage information

Profile Photo & Face Matching:

The profile photograph feature is completely optional.
If you choose to upload your profile photograph, the application may compare it against the official HariPrabodham Smruti photograph collection to identify photographs that may include you together with GuruHari.

    Important:

  • Profile photo upload is optional.
  • Users cannot upload photographs to the public gallery.
  • Only official HariPrabodham Smruti photographs are searched.
  • Your profile photo is never shared publicly or used for advertising.
  • You may delete your profile photo at any time.

Personal Smruti Diary:

You can create personalized Smruti collections and a digital Smruti diary using photographs available within the official HariPrabodham Smruti collection.

Use of Information:

  • Provide personalized Smruti recommendations.
  • Match your profile photo with official photographs (when enabled).
  • Synchronize favorites and collections.
  • Maintain your Smruti diary.
  • Improve app performance.
  • Provide support and important notifications.
  • Creating and managing your account.
  • Security and fraud prevention.

We do not sell personal information. We do not use your information for advertising.

Official Photograph Collection:

All photographs available within HariPrabodham Smruti are part of the official HariPrabodham Smruti collection maintained by HariPrabodham Foundation.

Data Storage:

All personal information and application data are securely stored and processed exclusively on servers located in India. HariPrabodham Foundation does not transfer or store your personal data outside India except where required by applicable law. We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Sharing:

We do not sell or rent personal information.
Information may only be shared:

  • When required by applicable law
  • With trusted service providers assisting us in operating the application
  • To protect legal rights or prevent fraud
Service providers are required to maintain confidentiality.

Data Retention:

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide application services
  • Maintain user accounts
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

After account deletion, personal information will be deleted or anonymized within a reasonable period unless retention is required by law.

Security:

We use commercially reasonable security measures including:

  • Secure servers
  • Access controls
  • Encrypted communications where appropriate
  • Regular security monitoring

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

Your Rights:

  • Access your personal information.
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Delete your account and associated data.
  • Delete your uploaded profile photo.
  • Withdraw consent for face matching.
  • Contact us regarding privacy concerns.
  • Request deletion of personal information.

Account Deletion:

You may request deletion of your HariPrabodham Smruti account:

  • From within the application (if available), or
  • By contacting HariPrabodham Foundation.

Upon successful verification, your account and associated personal information will be deleted in accordance with applicable law.

Children's Privacy:

HariPrabodham Smruti is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law.

Third-Party Services:

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services for additional content or functionality. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites and services. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party providers before accessing their content or services.

Changes to this Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our official website. Continued use of the application after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Governing Law:

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Contact Us:

HariPrabodham Foundation
Hariprabodham Dham,
At. & Po. Ganeshpura,
Ta. Waghodia,
Dist. Vadodara - 391 510
Gujarat, India

Email: hariprabodham@gmail.com
Website: https://hariprabodham.foundation

Grievance Officer:

For any privacy-related questions, complaints, or requests, please contact:

HariPrabodham Foundation
Email: hariprabodham@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy is designed to meet the disclosure expectations of Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India). It should be reviewed and updated whenever the application's data collection or processing practices change.