# Privacy Policy

**App Name:** Vichola  
**Developer:** Pawandeep Singh  
**Last Updated:** July 11, 2025  
**Version:** 1.1.0

This Privacy Policy describes how Pawandeep Singh ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use the Vichola mobile application ("the App").

## 1. Information We Collect

### 1.1 Information You Provide
- Account information (name, email, phone number)
- Profile information
- Communication preferences
- Payment information

### 1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information
- Usage data
- Location data
- Log data
- Camera and photo access (for profile pictures)
- Microphone access (for video calls)

## 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Process payments
- Send notifications
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Allow you to take and upload profile photos (camera permission)
- Enable video calls and voice messages (camera and microphone permissions)
- Show you potential matches nearby (location permission)

## 3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:
- Service providers
- Legal authorities when required
- Other users (based on your privacy settings)

## 4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information.

## 5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.

## 6. Your Rights

You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account
- Object to processing
- Data portability

## 7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

## 8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own.

## 9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of significant changes.

## 10. App Permissions

Our app requests the following permissions:

### Camera Permission
- **Purpose**: To allow you to take profile photos directly in the app
- **Usage**: Only when you choose to take a new photo for your profile
- **Data Storage**: Photos are stored securely and only used for your profile

### Location Permission
- **Purpose**: To show you potential matches in your area
- **Usage**: To calculate distance between you and other users
- **Data Storage**: Location data is used for matching purposes only

### Microphone Permission
- **Purpose**: For video calls and voice messages with matches
- **Usage**: Only during active voice/video communications
- **Data Storage**: Audio is not stored permanently

### Storage Permission
- **Purpose**: To save and access photos from your device
- **Usage**: When you upload existing photos as profile pictures
- **Data Storage**: Only photos you choose to upload are accessed

### Notification Permission
- **Purpose**: To notify you of new matches and messages
- **Usage**: For app notifications and alerts
- **Data Storage**: Notification preferences are stored locally

## 11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, you may contact:

**Developer:** Pawandeep Singh  
**App:** Vichola  
**Email:** legal@vichola.co