Last updated: May 19, 2026
Vanshavali Bhatnagar ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "App"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the practices described herein.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use Vanshavali Bhatnagar:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you register or sign in.
- Profile & Family Data: Family member names, relationships, dates of birth, photographs, biographical details, and other lineage information you voluntarily add to your family tree.
- Community Information: Posts, messages, or contributions you share within community features of the App.
- Device & Usage Data: Device type, operating system, app version, IP address, and analytics on how you interact with the App (e.g., features used, session duration).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account and family tree profiles.
- To enable you to explore lineage, connect with relatives, and preserve family history within the Bhatnagar community.
- To provide, maintain, and improve App features and user experience.
- To send service-related communications, such as account verification, security alerts, and support responses.
- To display community information and updates relevant to registered users.
- To analyze usage patterns and fix technical issues.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
We do not sell your personal information or family tree data to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure authentication, access controls, and regular security reviews.
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for controlling who can view sensitive family information within the App's privacy settings.
4. Third-Party Services
The App may integrate with third-party services to support functionality, including but not limited to:
- Cloud hosting and storage providers — to store account and family tree data securely.
- Analytics services — to understand App usage and improve performance (data is typically aggregated and anonymized where possible).
- Authentication providers — if you choose to sign in using a third-party account (e.g., Google).
- Push notification services — to deliver alerts about family updates or community events.
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data. We encourage you to review their policies. We only share information with third parties as necessary to provide the App's services and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With other App users, according to the visibility settings you configure for family profiles and community content.
- With service providers who assist us in operating the App, under contractual obligations to protect your data.
- When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of our users, the Bhatnagar community, or the public.
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users where required by law.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Export your family tree data.
- Restrict or object to certain processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Deactivate or delete your account through the App settings or by contacting us.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@vanshavali.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.
7. Children's Privacy
Family tree profiles may include information about minors added by authorized family members. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child in violation of applicable law, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the App's services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required for legal, security, or legitimate business purposes.
9. International Users
If you access the App from outside your country of residence, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to such transfers where permitted by law.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: support@vanshavali.com
- App: Vanshavali Bhatnagar
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or App features. When we make material changes, we will notify you through the App, by email, or by posting an updated policy on our website with a revised "Last updated" date.
Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.