Privacy Policy
Last updated: 4 July 2026
Janma ("we", "us", "our") is a Vedic astrology mobile and web application. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have over it. By using Janma you agree to this policy.
1. Who this applies to
Anyone using the Janma mobile app (via Google Play or Apple App Store) or the web application at janma.app.
2. What we collect
When you sign in
- Email address
- Display name
- Profile photo URL
Provided by Google Sign-In via Firebase Authentication.
When you generate a chart or reading
- Date, time, and place of birth
- Free-text questions you type when you request an AI reading or follow-up
This data is used to compute the astrological chart and, when you request an AI reading, to generate a personalised response.
When you make a purchase
- The identifier (SKU) of the credit pack you bought
- The transaction identifier and timestamp
Payments themselves are processed by Google Play or the Apple App Store; we never see your card details.
When you use certain features
- Your device location, only if you enable it for the Rahu Kaala feature. Location is used to compute local sunrise and sunset times.
3. Where your data is stored
- Account data (email, name, photo, credit balance): PostgreSQL database on Google Cloud SQL, region
asia-southeast1. - Purchase history: same database.
- Birth data and generated readings: stored on your device only, in the app's local storage. We do not persist your birth chart or your readings on our servers.
4. Third parties we send data to
To operate Janma, some data is transmitted to third-party services:
- Google Firebase Authentication — for sign-in. Receives your email and Google account identity.
- Google Gemini AI (Generative AI API) — receives your chart data and any free-text questions when you request an AI reading, in order to generate the response. Google may retain and use these inputs per their Generative AI Terms. Do not send information you would not want Google to process.
- RevenueCat — handles purchase state and receipts. Receives your Firebase user ID and the SKU you bought.
- OpenStreetMap Nominatim — used only when you search for a city. Receives your search query; not your Firebase identity.
5. Why we process your data
- To provide the astrology charts and AI life readings you signed up for
- To manage your credit balance and honour purchases
- To keep the service secure and prevent abuse
- To comply with legal obligations (tax records, regulator requests)
6. Legal basis (EU / EEA / UK users)
Under UK GDPR / EU GDPR we rely on:
- Contract — to provide the service you asked for
- Legitimate interests — to secure the service and prevent abuse
- Consent — for optional features like device location (revocable in your device settings at any time)
7. How long we keep your data
- Account data: until you delete your account. Once you delete, records are erased within 7 days.
- Purchase history: retained after account deletion only if required by tax or accounting law (typically up to 7 years).
- Server request logs: automatically expire after 30 days.
- Birth data and readings on your device: kept until you delete the app or clear its data. We cannot access or delete these remotely.
8. Your rights
Under GDPR and similar laws you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and associated data — you can do this yourself from the app drawer via Delete my account, or email us
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability — receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing
To exercise any of these rights use the in-app Delete my account flow or email contact@janma.app.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. Children
Janma is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in some EU countries). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it.
10. Security
- TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Encryption at rest for our database (managed by Google Cloud SQL)
- Authentication delegated to Google — we do not store passwords
No system is perfectly secure. If we become aware of a data breach affecting your personal data we will notify you and the appropriate authorities within the timelines required by law.
11. AI-generated content
Life readings are generated by an AI language model (Google Gemini). They are provided for reflection and general guidance and should not be taken as medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. If you are in crisis or need real help with a serious problem, please contact a qualified professional.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do we will update the Last updated date at the top and, for material changes, notify you within the app.
13. Contact
Email: contact@janma.app
If you are in the EU / EEA / UK and want to contact us specifically about data protection, use the same address and mention GDPR request in the subject line.