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Privacy Policy

Nikhaar AI — https://getnikhaar.in

Last updated: June 2026

Our Commitment

Nikhaar AI is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 (India).

1. Data We Collect

  • Phone number (for OTP login only)
  • Face photo (for scanning — not stored permanently)
  • Scan results (beauty score, face shape, skin tone)
  • Age, state, beauty goals (from profile setup)
  • App usage data (scan count, plan type)
  • Approximate location (city/state level — for AQI and regional skin tips)
  • Push notification token (for scan reminders — only if you allow)

2. Your Photo

  • Photos are processed in real-time for analysis only
  • Photos are NOT stored on our servers permanently
  • Auto-deleted within 24 hours
  • You can delete instantly — free of charge
  • Photos are never shared with third parties
  • Photos are never used for training AI models

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Phone number: Login and account security only
  • Face photo: Sent securely to our server-side AI pipeline (Face++ API and Gemini AI) — never processed directly on device with exposed keys
  • Scan results: Shown to you in History and Profile
  • Location (city/state): Fetched via WAQI API for real-time AQI data and regional skin analysis — never stored permanently
  • Push notifications: Sent only for scan reminders and streak milestones — you can disable anytime from app settings
  • Usage data: To manage your scan limits and plan

4. Third-Party Services

  • Face++ API (Megvii) — face analysis
  • Google Gemini API — skin analysis
  • WAQI API (World Air Quality Index) — real-time AQI data for your city
  • Firebase (Google) — authentication, database, and push notifications
  • Google Play Billing — payments

5. Your Rights (DPDP Act 2023)

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erase your data
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to grievance redressal

Contact: privacy@getnikhaar.in

6. Data Security

  • All data transmitted over HTTPS (encrypted)
  • Face and skin analysis runs on secure server-side Cloud Functions — API keys are never stored in the app
  • Firebase security rules restrict data access
  • Only you can access your own scan data
  • No employee has access to your photos

7. Age Requirement

Nikhaar AI is for users aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16.

8. Data Retention

  • Photos: Deleted within 24 hours (or instantly on request)
  • Scan results & history: Auto-deleted based on your plan — Free plan: 7 days, Pay-per-scan: 30 days, Pro plan: 90 days
  • Account data: Retained until account deletion

9. Contact Us

Nikhaar AI Email: privacy@getnikhaar.in Website: https://getnikhaar.in Grievance Officer: support@getnikhaar.in Response time: Within 72 hours

DPDP Act 2023 Compliant

This app complies with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)