Kasheer Connect operates the Kasheer Connect mobile application and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your information when you use our platform. By creating an account or using Kasheer Connect, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Contact: support@kasheerconnect.in
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Eligibility

Kasheer Connect is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. Users under 18 are not permitted to register or use the platform.

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Information We Collect
Account Information
  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Username
  • Age
  • Gender
  • District / location
  • Profile photo
  • Bio
  • Interests

Passwords are securely hashed and are never stored in plain text.

Location Information

Location access is used solely to determine eligibility for the platform. GPS coordinates are used during verification and are not stored in our database. Only your selected district may be stored as part of your profile.

User Content
  • Posts
  • Comments and replies
  • Stories
  • Chat messages
  • Images
  • Videos
  • Voice messages
Activity Information
  • Story views
  • Post views
  • Likes
  • Comments
  • Follow and unfollow actions
  • Connection requests
  • Notification activity
Technical Information
  • Push notification tokens
  • Device-related technical information
  • IP addresses used for security, abuse prevention, and rate limiting
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How We Use Information
  • Create and manage accounts
  • Verify users and eligibility
  • Provide messaging and social networking features
  • Deliver notifications and updates
  • Provide voice and video calling features
  • Improve platform functionality
  • Detect fraud, abuse, spam, and unauthorized activity
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
  • Comply with legal obligations
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How Information Is Stored

Kasheer Connect uses trusted third-party infrastructure providers:

  • MongoDB Atlas — database services
  • Cloudinary — media storage
  • Render — backend hosting
  • Expo / EAS — application delivery
  • Firebase — push notifications
  • Resend — email delivery and verification
  • Daily.co — voice and video calling

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

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Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. Information may be shared only:

  • With service providers required to operate the platform
  • When required by law or government request
  • To investigate abuse, fraud, or security incidents
  • To protect the rights, safety, and security of users
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Communications
  • Verification codes
  • Account-related emails
  • Security notifications
  • Service announcements
  • Activity notifications
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Account Deactivation and Deletion
Deactivation

Deactivated accounts are hidden from the platform but may be restored by logging back in.

Permanent Deletion
  • Profile information is removed or anonymized
  • User-owned content is removed
  • Shared content may be anonymized to preserve platform functionality for other users
  • Access to the account is permanently revoked
  • Deletion requests are processed immediately after confirmation
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Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to provide services, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

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Your Rights
  • Access your account information
  • Update or correct your profile information
  • Deactivate your account
  • Permanently delete your account
  • Withdraw consent to data processing by deleting your account

We aim to respond to valid privacy and data requests within 90 days. Submit requests to support@kasheerconnect.in

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Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.

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Third-Party Services
  • MongoDB Atlas
  • Cloudinary
  • Render
  • Expo / EAS
  • Firebase
  • Resend
  • Daily.co

These providers process information only as necessary to deliver services on our behalf.

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Children's Privacy

Kasheer Connect is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If we become aware of such an account, we may suspend or remove it.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be published within the application or on our website. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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Contact

For privacy requests, data inquiries, account deletion issues, or legal notices:

Kasheer Connect support@kasheerconnect.in kasheerconnect.in