Daina

Privacy Policy

We believe in full transparency. Here's exactly how we handle your data — nothing hidden.

Welcome to Daina. We are fully committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy describes what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have. By downloading or using the Daina app, you agree to the terms described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the app.
Table of Contents
  1. Information We Collect
  2. How We Use Your Information
  3. Legal Basis for Processing
  4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
  5. Data Storage & Security
  6. Data Retention
  7. Your Rights
  8. Children's Privacy
  9. Cookies & Tracking
  10. Changes to This Policy
01

Information We Collect

We collect only the information that is strictly necessary to provide and improve the Daina experience. We follow a data minimization approach — we never collect more than we need.

Information You Provide
  • Name and email address when you create an account or contact support
  • Profile details you voluntarily add (display name, profile photo)
  • Any content, messages, or feedback you submit within the app
Automatically Collected Data
  • Device information: device model, OS version, unique device identifiers
  • App usage data: features accessed, session duration, in-app interactions
  • Log data: IP address, timestamps, crash reports, error logs
  • Network information: connection type (Wi-Fi / mobile data)
What We NEVER Collect
  • Financial data, payment card numbers, or banking information
  • Government-issued IDs, Aadhaar, PAN, or similar sensitive identifiers
  • Health, biometric, or medical information
  • Your contacts, call logs, or SMS messages
  • Camera or microphone data without your explicit real-time consent
02

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely to provide, improve, and protect the Daina service. We will never use your data for purposes not listed here without first obtaining your consent.

  • To create and manage your account and authenticate your identity
  • To deliver the core features and functionality of the Daina app
  • To personalize your in-app experience based on your preferences
  • To diagnose bugs, fix errors, and improve app performance
  • To send you important service notifications (not promotional unless opted in)
  • To prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure the security of all users
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations under Indian law
We will never use your data to build advertising profiles, sell to data brokers, or show you targeted third-party advertisements.
03

Legal Basis for Processing

Under applicable data protection laws including India's Information Technology Act, 2000 and the IT (Amendment) Act, 2008, we process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose
  • Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to deliver the service you have signed up for
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with a legal obligation under applicable law
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving the app, fraud prevention), provided those interests are not overridden by your rights
04

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share limited data only in the specific circumstances listed below, and only to the minimum extent necessary.

Permitted Sharing
  • Trusted Service Providers: Cloud hosting, analytics, crash reporting — bound by strict data processing agreements and prohibited from using your data for their own purposes
  • Legal Compliance: When required by Indian law, court order, or a government authority with proper jurisdiction
  • Safety & Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Daina users or the public
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition — you will be notified prior to any transfer of personal data
Never Shared With
  • Advertising networks or ad-tech companies
  • Data brokers or marketing agencies
  • Any third party for their own commercial use
  • Social media platforms without your explicit permission
05

Data Storage & Security

The security of your data is our responsibility. We implement comprehensive, industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • All data in transit is encrypted using TLS 1.2 / 1.3 (HTTPS)
  • All data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption
  • Access to user data is strictly limited to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments
  • Multi-factor authentication for all internal systems handling user data
  • Automatic session timeouts and secure token-based authentication
🔒 In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal data, we will notify you within 72 hours of becoming aware, as required by applicable law.
06

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Our retention guidelines:

  • Active Account Data: Retained for as long as your account remains active
  • Account Deletion: Personal data permanently deleted from active systems within 30 days
  • Backup Systems: Residual encrypted backup copies purged within 90 days
  • Legal Hold Data: Certain data may be retained longer if required by Indian law or legal proceedings
  • Anonymized Analytics: Aggregated, non-identifiable usage statistics may be retained indefinitely for product improvement
07

Your Rights

You have meaningful rights over your personal data. We respect and uphold these rights. Contact us to exercise any of them — we will respond within 30 days.

📋
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
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Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Right to Deletion
Request permanent deletion of your personal data
⏸️
Right to Restriction
Request that we limit how we process your data
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Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
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Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
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Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
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Lodge a Complaint
File a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
08

Children's Privacy

Daina is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or process personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data to us without your consent, please contact us immediately. We will promptly investigate and delete such information.

👶 If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete that data immediately.
09

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The Daina mobile app does not use browser cookies. We may use limited, privacy-respecting analytics SDKs to understand how users interact with our app and improve performance.

What We Use
  • First-party analytics to measure app performance and feature usage (anonymized and aggregated)
  • Crash reporting tools to identify and fix technical issues
What We Don't Use
  • Third-party advertising SDKs or ad networks
  • Cross-app or cross-site tracking tools
  • Behavioral tracking, fingerprinting, or profiling
  • Social media tracking pixels
10

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements. We are committed to keeping you informed.

  • The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent revision
  • For significant changes, we will notify you via in-app notification or email at least 7 days before the change takes effect
  • For minor changes (wording clarifications), we will update the policy without prior notice
  • Continued use of Daina after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy
  • If you do not agree with changes, you may delete your account and discontinue use of the app

Questions or Requests?

We're here to help. Reach out for any privacy concerns, data access requests, or questions about this policy.

✉️   amgaa6715@gmail.com

Daina App  ·  India  ·  We respond within 30 days