Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Astrocurious, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information: Email address, name, and password (hashed and encrypted)
Birth Details: Birth date, time, and location for astrological chart calculations
Usage Data: How you interact with our service (collected only with your explicit consent)
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns (for service functionality and security)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our astrological chart services
To calculate and display your personalized astrological charts
To communicate with you about your account and service updates
To improve our service and user experience (with your consent for analytics)
To ensure security and prevent fraud or abuse
To comply with legal obligations

Analytics & Tracking

We use analytics tools to understand how our service is used and to improve your experience. Analytics tracking is opt-in only and requires your explicit consent.

When you consent to analytics, we may collect:

Page views and navigation patterns
Feature usage and interactions
User identification data (only if you have consented)

You can change your analytics consent preferences at any time in your account settings .

Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our service (such as hosting, analytics, or email services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

All third-party services we use are selected based on their commitment to privacy and data protection. We ensure they comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

Industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest
Secure password hashing using bcrypt
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication measures
Secure data storage and backup procedures

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for analytics tracking at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through your account settings or use the contact information provided below.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and support our service functionality. Essential cookies are required for the service to function properly. Analytics and tracking cookies are only used with your explicit consent and can be managed through your account settings.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete that information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us through your account settings or reach out to us directly. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and transparently.