🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Gavara ("the App", "we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when you use the Gavara mobile application and its associated website.

By registering or using the Gavara app, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

When you register on Gavara, we may collect the following information:

• Full name and surname
• Mobile phone number (used for OTP-based authentication)
• Address details (Door No., Street/Village, Mandal, District, State)
• Profile photo (optional)
• Email address (optional)
• Device location (if permission is granted, used only for "Near Me" feature)

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

• To display your profile in the Gavara community directory
• To enable other registered members to find and contact you
• To show nearby members using location data (if permitted)
• To send OTP verification messages via SMS
• To improve app performance and user experience

4. User Registration & Disclaimer

We do not verify, endorse, or take responsibility for any information submitted by users during registration. The app serves only as a community directory platform to help members of the Gavara community connect with each other.

Any interactions, communications, or transactions that occur between users through or outside of this app are entirely the responsibility of the individuals involved. The Gavara app and its team bear no liability whatsoever for any disputes, losses, or damages arising from such interactions.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your profile information (name, address, phone number) is visible to other registered users of the Gavara app as part of the community directory feature.

We may share data with service providers (such as Firebase by Google) strictly for app functionality (authentication, data storage). These providers are bound by their own privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet-based service can guarantee 100% security, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your profile information at any time within the app
• Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us
• Opt out of location access by denying location permissions on your device

8. Children's Privacy

The Gavara app is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact & Support

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