Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Account Sign-Up: Mobile number.
• Messages and Posts: Content you post, messages you send, and media (photos/videos).
• Contact Sync (opt-in): Contacts you choose to share for inviting or connecting with friends.

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Device Data: Device type, OS version, app version.
• Log Data: Timestamps, IP addresses, push notification identifiers.
• Analytics: Session duration, features used, engagement patterns.

c. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies, mobile identifiers, and similar technologies to personalize content and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Deliver Core Features: Enable login, profile creation, messaging, content feeds, and notifications.
• Personalize Experience: Suggest content based on region, interests, and past activity.
• Notify You: Send festival reminders, event updates, and community alerts via in-app, WhatsApp, or SMS.
• Improve Our Platform: Analyze usage trends for product enhancements and bug fixes.
• Content Moderation & Safety: Enforce our community guidelines and prevent misuse.

3. How We Share Your Information

• With Trusted Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, push notifications (e.g., Firebase), SMS/WhatsApp services.
• Legal Purposes: To comply with laws, regulations, or to protect inSTA's rights or safety.
• Business Changes: If our ownership changes, we may transfer data under similar protections.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing without your explicit permission.

4. Your Data Choices & Rights

• Access or Update Your Data: Via your profile settings or by contacting us.
• Delete Your Account: Deletes your personal information and content (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Opt-Out: Turn off contact sync or notification preferences anytime in settings.
• Push Notification Control: You can disable push messages at the device level.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures — encryption, access controls, and periodic audits — to protect your information. No system is 100% secure, but we do our best.

6. Children's Privacy

inSTA is intended for users aged 13 and above only. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child's data has been shared, please contact us to remove it.

7. Third-Party Links

Our app/website may contain links to external sites. We aren't responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend reviewing those sites' policies before interacting.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in different countries. We ensure it's protected via appropriate legal standards and contracts.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the "Last Updated" date at the top. Continued use of inSTA after changes implies consent.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests: