Privacy Policy

Welcome to PARAS REWARD ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you register or use our Service:

• Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, gender
• Contact Information: Email address, mobile phone number, postal address
• Account Credentials: Username, password (encrypted)
• Verification Documents: PAN card, Aadhaar card (for KYC verification)
• Financial Information: Bank account details, UPI ID (for redemptions)
• Profile Information: Profile photo, preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
• Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, IP address, referring URL
• Location Data: General location based on IP address (we do not collect precise GPS location)
• Usage Data: Features used, time spent, interaction patterns

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Payment processors (transaction confirmations)
• Analytics providers (aggregated usage data)
• Advertising partners (ad interaction data)

We use collected information for the following purposes:

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in:

• Payment processing (banks, payment gateways)
• Cloud hosting and data storage
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Customer support services
• KYC verification services

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government authorities, or to protect our rights, safety, and property.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS)
• Password Security: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt algorithm
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Secure Infrastructure: Cloud-hosted on secure, certified data centers

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (login, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service
• Advertising Cookies: Used by advertising partners to serve relevant ads
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.

Our Service integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For usage analytics and insights
• Google Firebase: For app performance monitoring
• Payment Gateways: For processing financial transactions
• Cloud Services: For data storage and hosting

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies.

Our Service displays advertisements through Google AdMob (mobile app) and Google AdSense (website). These advertising services may collect and use certain information about you.

8.1 Information Collected by Advertisers

• Device identifiers (Advertising ID, IDFA)
• IP address and general location
• Browser type and operating system
• Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
• App usage information

8.2 Personalized Advertising

Google may use this information to show you personalized ads based on your interests. You can control ad personalization:

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Web: Visit Google Ad Settings

8.3 Google's Privacy Policies

For more information about how Google uses data:

• Google Privacy Policy
• How Google Uses Information from Sites/Apps

9.1 Data Collected

9.2 Data Sharing

• Google AdMob: Advertising data for ad personalization
• Payment Processors: Transaction details for payments
• Analytics Services: Anonymized usage data
• Cloud Services: Encrypted data storage

9.3 Data Security Practices

• Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Data is encrypted at rest
• Users can request data deletion
• Data is not sold to third parties

9.4 User Control

You have control over your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your data via Settings → Privacy
• Correction: Update your information in Profile settings
• Deletion: Request account deletion via Support
• Ad Opt-out: Disable personalized ads in device settings

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at . We will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

Users must be at least 18 years old to register an account and use our platform services.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at . We will respond within 30 days.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our Service and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations (tax records, regulatory requirements)
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Account Deletion: If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 90 days, except where retention is required by law.

Transaction Records: Financial transaction records are retained for 7 years as required by Indian tax laws.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Sending an email notification
• Displaying an in-app notification
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top

Your continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: