Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 12, 2026

1. Introduction

AstroRaksa ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website astroraksa.com and associated mobile applications including JyotishyaMitra, PrashnaMitra, PetAstro, Vaastu, JaiminiMitra, NaadiMitra, and AstroSocial (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Date, time, and place of birth (required for astrological calculations)
  • Gender (optional, used for Vedic compatibility analysis)
  • Payment and billing information (processed by third-party payment providers)
  • Device information, app usage data, and push notification tokens

2.2 Health and Wellness Data

Our apps collect and process the following health-related data to provide personalized astrological wellness guidance:

Data Type What We Collect How It's Used
Mood & Emotional State Daily mood score (1–5), energy level (1–5), notable life events (e.g., "good day at work", "anxiety", "health issue", "poor sleep"), remedy adherence, and optional free-text notes (up to 500 characters) To track your emotional well-being over time, correlate with astrological transits, and provide personalized guidance
Mental Wellness Insights Astrologically derived assessments of emotional resilience, stress indicators, cognitive patterns, and behavioral tendencies based on your birth chart To generate personalized mental wellness insights and coping recommendations based on Vedic astrology
Sleep Quality Assessment Astrologically derived sleep quality analysis including dosha influence (Ayurvedic body type) and sleep pattern predictions based on your birth chart To provide sleep improvement recommendations aligned with your astrological constitution
Palm/Hand Images Photographs of your palm uploaded for palmistry analysis. We store a cryptographic hash of the image and the analysis results (hand shape, line patterns, mount strengths) To provide palmistry-based personality and wellness readings
Meditation & Practice Logs Records of meditation sessions, mantra recitations, breathing exercises, and spiritual practices including date, duration, and type of practice To track your wellness practice progress, maintain streaks, and suggest personalized practices
Wellness Recommendations Personalized health and wellness recommendations including dietary suggestions, herbal remedies, yoga practices, and lifestyle modifications derived from your astrological profile To provide holistic wellness guidance based on Vedic astrology and Ayurvedic principles

Important clarifications about our health data:

  • We do not collect clinical health data such as heart rate, blood pressure, medical diagnoses, prescriptions, or lab results.
  • We do not integrate with health platforms like Apple HealthKit, Google Fit, or any electronic health record systems.
  • Most health insights are astrologically derived from your birth chart — not from medical measurements or clinical assessments.
  • Mood and practice data is voluntarily provided by you through optional daily check-ins.
  • Our wellness recommendations are based on Vedic astrology and Ayurvedic traditions and are not a substitute for professional medical advice.

2.3 Astrological Data

Our Service requires birth details (date, time, location) to generate astrological charts and predictions across multiple systems including Vedic (Jyotish), Western, KP, Human Design, BaZi, and Numerology. This data is used exclusively for providing astrological services and personalized insights.

2.4 Conversation Data

When you interact with our AI astrologer chat feature, we store your conversation messages and the AI responses to maintain conversation context and improve the quality of guidance. Conversations may contain health and wellness topics you voluntarily discuss.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain personalized astrology and wellness services
  • Generate astrological charts, predictions, and compatibility analyses
  • Provide personalized health and wellness recommendations based on your astrological profile
  • Track your mood, emotional well-being, and spiritual practice progress over time
  • Send daily cosmic briefings, transit alerts, and wellness reminders (with your consent)
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Improve our apps, algorithms, and content
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal and health data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/HTTPS) and at rest
  • Secure cloud database storage (MongoDB Atlas) with access controls
  • Cryptographic hashing of biometric data (palm image signatures)
  • Regular security audits and access reviews

Your health and wellness data is stored securely and is not sold to third parties. We do not share your health data with advertisers, data brokers, or any third party for their independent use.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services for payment processing (Google Play Billing), analytics, push notifications (Expo), and cloud infrastructure. These providers process data solely on our behalf and under our instructions.
  • AI Processing: Your astrological data and conversation context may be sent to AI language model providers (OpenAI, Anthropic) to generate personalized responses. These providers do not retain your data for training purposes.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or health data to any third party.

6. Data Retention

  • Account data (name, email, birth details): Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion request.
  • Mood and wellness logs: Retained while your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
  • Conversation history: Retained for up to 12 months to maintain context, then automatically archived.
  • Palm images: Only cryptographic hashes and analysis results are retained; original images are not stored on our servers after processing.
  • Practice logs: Retained while your account is active.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal and health data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Delete your account and all associated data, including health and wellness data
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Opt out of marketing communications and push notifications
  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
  • Restrict processing of specific health data categories

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@astroraksa.com.

8. Push Notifications

With your consent, we may send push notifications including daily wellness reminders, astrological alerts, mood check-in prompts, and practice reminders. You can manage notification preferences within the app settings or disable them through your device settings at any time.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. The mobile app uses local storage for preferences and session management. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal or health information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

11. Disclaimer — Not Medical Advice

Our apps provide wellness insights based on Vedic astrology, Ayurveda, and related traditional knowledge systems. Our Service is not a medical device, does not provide medical diagnoses, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider for any medical condition or health concern.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: