Privacy Policy
# Privacy Policy
**Last Updated: July 27, 2026**
This Privacy Policy explains how **Kunatic**, the sole proprietorship of Kunal Biswas, operating the **Yaari** mobile application (Android and iOS) and website (collectively, the "Platform"), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information. This Policy applies equally to users on Android, iOS, and the website.
By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
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## 1. Information We Collect
### 1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Name, phone number, email address, and date of birth (for age verification)
- Profile photo(s) and other profile details (bio, interests, occupation, etc.)
- Responses to our member screening/qualification questionnaire
- Payment-related information (processed via third-party payment gateways; we do not store full card numbers)
- Communications you send to us, including support requests and feedback
### 1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
- App usage data (features used, session duration, booking activity)
- Approximate location data (used to match you with nearby venues and members, where permission is granted)
- Log data, IP address, and crash/diagnostic reports
### 1.3 Information from Third Parties
- Verification signals from identity or photo verification providers
- Information from payment processors relating to completed transactions
- Information from venue partners relevant to a confirmed booking (e.g., check-in confirmation)
## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Match you with other verified members for dining, drinks, or coffee experiences
- Process bookings, payments, and refunds
- Communicate with you about bookings, venue reveals, and platform updates
- Verify member identity and maintain community safety
- Improve, personalize, and troubleshoot the Platform
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms and Conditions
- Comply with legal obligations
## 3. How We Share Your Information
We do **not** sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- **Partner venues**, limited to what is necessary to fulfill a confirmed booking (e.g., group size, arrival time)
- **Payment processors**, to complete transactions
- **Service providers** who support our operations (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, customer support tools), under confidentiality obligations
- **Other members of your matched group**, limited to profile information you choose to display (e.g., first name, photo)
- **Legal or regulatory authorities**, where required by law, to protect our rights, or to ensure user safety
- **A successor entity**, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this Policy
## 4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
4.2 No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4.3 Your data may be stored on servers located in India or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
## 5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or update your personal information via your account settings
- Request deletion of your account and associated data (see our **Account Deletion Policy**)
- Withdraw consent for location or notification permissions via your device settings
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Request a copy of the data we hold about you by writing to us
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at **hello@yaari.live**.
## 6. Location and Notification Permissions
The Platform may request access to your device's location and push notification permissions (on both Android and iOS) to enable matching, venue reveals, and booking alerts. You may disable these permissions at any time through your device settings, though this may limit certain features.
## 7. Children's Privacy
The Platform is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
## 8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Upon account deletion, we handle your data as described in our Account Deletion Policy.
## 9. Cookies and Tracking (Website)
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
## 10. Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., partner venue pages, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies.
## 11. International Users
If you access the Platform from outside India, please note your information will be transferred to and processed in India, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
## 12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via the app, website, or email. Continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
## 13. Grievance Officer / Contact Us
In accordance with applicable data protection and information technology regulations, the following person may be contacted for privacy-related grievances:
**Grievance Officer:** Kunal Biswas
**Entity:** Kunatic (operating Yaari)
**Email:** hello@yaari.live
**Location:** Delhi NCR, India
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*This Privacy Policy applies uniformly to users of the Yaari Platform on Android, iOS, and the website.*