Starlight Guru
Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 9, 2025
Welcome to Starlight Guru (“we”, “our”, “us”, or “the App”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application available on the Google Play Store. By using the app, you agree to the terms outlined here.
1. Information We Collect
a) User Provided Information
- Phone number (for OTP login)
- Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Time of Birth, Place of Birth (for astrology services)
- Email address (optional, for support)
- Profile picture (optional, if uploaded)
b) Automatically Collected Information
- Device model, OS version, unique IDs (e.g., Android ID)
- IP address, app version
- Crash reports and performance data
- Usage behavior like viewed content, chat activity, and app interactions
c) Media & Audio Access
- Camera and Microphone – only during video/audio calls
- Foreground services for calls and media playback
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide astrology services like horoscopes and kundali matching
- Enable chat, video/audio calls with astrologers
- Send personalized notifications (e.g., daily horoscope updates)
- Improve app performance and usability
- Ensure security and prevent misuse
- Offer customer support
3. Permissions Used
The app may request the following permissions:
- CAMERA and RECORD_AUDIO – for video/audio calling
- INTERNET – for accessing online features
- FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION – for call functionality
- FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK – for streaming aarti content
We do not collect SMS, call logs, or contacts.
4. Location Data
We collect approximate location data for the following purposes:
- Personalized astrology services
- App improvements and analytics
- Third-party analytics (anonymized only)
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data:
- With astrologers for service purposes
- With trusted third-party service providers like Firebase and Agora
- To comply with legal obligations
- In the event of a company merger or acquisition (you’ll be notified)
6. Third-Party Services
The app uses services that may collect data independently:
- Google Play Services
- Firebase (Auth, Analytics, Crashlytics)
- Expo
- Agora (Video/Audio Call)
- Google Places API
7. Data Security
We implement physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your data. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method is 100% secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
The app is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it immediately. If you're a parent/guardian and believe your child has shared information with us, contact us immediately.
9. Data Retention
We retain:
- User-provided data as long as you use the app and for a reasonable time after
- Automatically collected data for up to 24 months (or in aggregate thereafter)
To request deletion of your data or account, email us at deepakswamivastu@gmail.com.
10. Your Rights
You can:
- Access your stored information
- Request corrections or deletion
- Withdraw consent (note: may limit app functionality)
11. Opt-Out Rights
You may stop all data collection by uninstalling the app using your device’s uninstall options.
12. Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page and, if significant, notified in-app. Continued use of the app implies acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at:
Email: deepakswamivastu@gmail.com
Company: Starlight Guru
Location: India
Effective Date: July 9, 2025
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