Data & Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated

April 2025

2.1 Who We Are

Connecting One operates the Naidu Circle app (Android and iOS) for community listings, marketplace interactions, and ad-supported features.

2.2 Data We Collect

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User-provided data

Name, contact details, profile information, community details, photos, preferences, listings, messages, feedback.

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Device & usage data

Device model, OS version, app version, language, IP address, crash logs, and diagnostics. Analytics collection is not yet implemented.

Children: The service is for users 18+. Data from minors is not knowingly collected.

2.3 Why We Use Data (Purposes)

check_circle Provide and operate the app, accounts, listings, messaging, search, and safety features.
check_circle Communicate service notices, transactional messages, and updates; send optional marketing with consent and opt-out.
check_circle Comply with legal obligations, enforce terms, and respond to grievances.

2.4 Legal Basis & Consent

Consent is obtained before collecting or processing personal data, consistent with Indian laws. Consent is specific, informed, and revocable; withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing.

Where permitted by law, processing may occur for legitimate purposes such as fraud prevention, security incidents, or compliance.

2.5 Data Sharing

Service providers

Hosting, customer support, SMS/email, and security — all under confidentiality contracts.

Other users

Content shared per profile visibility and listing settings; direct messages are shared with recipients.

Legal & compliance

Disclosures as required by law, regulation, or to protect rights and safety.

Personal data is not sold. We do not run ads and do not share your data with advertising partners.

2.7 Your Rights

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Access

Request a copy of your personal data held by us.

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Correction

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

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Erasure

Erase data when no longer needed or when consent is withdrawn, subject to legal retention requirements.

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Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent in-app or via email; processing for those purposes will cease.

Raise complaints with the Grievance Officer; responses are targeted within statutory timelines.

2.8 Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary for stated purposes or as required by law. Inactive accounts may be archived then erased. Backups are purged on a rolling schedule.

2.9 Security

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Technical and organizational measures are applied: encryption in transit, access controls, logging, and least-privilege access. No system is 100% secure. If required, breach notifications will be issued to authorities and affected users.

2.10 International Transfers

Personal data may be processed outside India by vendors, subject to contractual safeguards and any applicable government restrictions.

2.11 Children's Data

Naidu Circle is intended for adults (18+). Data from children is not knowingly collected. Accounts misrepresenting age may be removed.

2.12 Automated Decisions

No solely automated decisions with legal or similarly significant effects are made without safeguards. Manual review is available for key moderation actions.

2.13 Changes to this Policy

Updates will be posted in-app; continued use after the effective date indicates acceptance. Material changes will be notified in-app.

2.14 Contact

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2.15 Key Disclaimers

All alliance and marketplace information is user-submitted. The Company does not verify accuracy or outcomes and is not responsible for loss or disputes arising from reliance on such information. Independent verification is advised before acting or transacting.