Daily Vedic Horoscope app: privacy policy

Last updated: 2025-05-13
App Name: Daily Vedic Horoscope
Developer: Alexandros Dionysiou Georgiou


1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you use the Daily Vedic Horoscope mobile application (“App”). By using the App, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.


2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data under this policy is:

Alexandros Georgiou Tou Dionysiou
Sole Proprietorship
Registered Address: Stefanou Delta 4, Kifissia, 14561, Greece
Email: alexgeorgiou@gmail.com


3. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

  • Mandatory at Registration:
    • Email address (via email/password, Google Sign-In, or Facebook Sign-In)
    • Password (if signing up via email)
  • Optional (for generating readings):
    • Name of the person
    • Date of birth
    • Time of birth
    • Place of birth (coordinates selected on a map)

B. Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Device identifier
  • App version and device type
  • Crash reports
  • Usage data (screens viewed, features used, session duration)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your user account
  • To provide astrological readings based on your input
  • To store your purchased and generated readings
  • To deliver promotional AstroCoins when applicable
  • To improve the App experience and monitor performance
  • To comply with legal obligations and fraud prevention

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal grounds (as per GDPR):

  • Consent: When you provide birth data or redeem promo codes
  • Contractual necessity: To provide the service you have requested
  • Legitimate interests: To maintain and improve the App
  • Legal obligation: For compliance with applicable laws

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

Your data may be shared with the following third-party services solely for the purposes described:

  • Firebase (Google): For authentication, analytics, database storage, and crash reporting. Firebase data is stored in the EU (Netherlands).
  • LLM Provider (Gemini): Readings are generated by sending non-identifiable astrological input to a language model (no personal identifiers are sent).
  • Google Sign-In / Facebook Sign-In: Used only when you choose to authenticate via those services.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties.


7. Data Storage and Retention

  • Account and reading data: Stored until you delete your account.
  • Usage data and crash logs: Retained for a maximum of 2 years for analytics and debugging purposes.
  • Feedback submissions: Retained until actioned or account is deleted.

8. User Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Delete your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Port your data to another provider
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact me at alexgeorgiou@gmail.com.


9. Children’s Privacy

The App is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we become aware that a minor has submitted data, we will delete it immediately.


10. Data Security

We use encryption, secure communication channels (HTTPS), and access control mechanisms to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.


11. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), it is done in compliance with GDPR using appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or ensuring the recipient country has adequate data protection laws.


12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the app and/or notified via your registered email. Continued use of the App constitutes your agreement to the updated policy.


13. Contact Information

For any privacy concerns, requests, or questions:

Alexandros Dionysiou Georgiou
Email: alexgeorgiou@gmail.com
Address: Stefanou Delta 4, Kifissia, 14561, Greece