Introduction

Welcome to NayaVed AI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and 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 "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Wellness Information: Dosha assessment responses, wellness concerns you report, and lifestyle preferences
Images: Photos of tongue, eyes, skin, or nails that you voluntarily submit for AI analysis
Usage Data: How you interact with our app, features you use, and time spent on various sections
Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers

Information Stored Locally

Most of your personal health data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly use features that require server processing (such as AI image analysis).

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide personalized Ayurvedic recommendations based on your dosha and wellness profile
Perform AI-powered wellness observations of images you submit (tongue, eyes, skin, nails) via Anthropic's Claude AI
Generate personalized daily routines and dietary recommendations
Improve our Services and develop new features
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Send important notices about the app (with your consent)

Third-Party AI Processing

Important: NayaVed AI uses Anthropic's Claude AI (anthropic.com) as a third-party service to power our wellness analysis and consultation features. When you use these features, your data is sent to Anthropic for processing.

What Data Is Sent to Anthropic

Photos: When you use wellness observation features (Jihva Pariksha, Netra Pariksha, Twak Pariksha, Nakha Pariksha), the photos you take are sent to Anthropic's Claude AI for analysis
Chat Messages: When you use the AI consultation feature (Ask Vaidya), your messages are sent to Anthropic's Claude AI to generate responses
Anonymous Context: Your dosha type and general wellness preferences may be included for personalized responses (no personally identifiable information is sent)

How Anthropic Handles Your Data

Photos and messages are processed solely to generate your Ayurvedic wellness insights
Not stored permanently by Anthropic after analysis is complete
Not used to train AI models (per Anthropic's commercial API terms)
Not shared with any other third parties for marketing or other purposes

Your Consent

When you first use NayaVed AI, you will be presented with an AI Data Consent screen that explains this data processing. You must accept this consent before using any AI-powered features. By continuing to use the app after accepting, you agree to this data being processed by Anthropic's Claude AI as described above.

For more information about how Anthropic handles data, please review Anthropic's Privacy Policy.

Data Security

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

Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
Secure cloud infrastructure with access controls
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited employee access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Local Data: Stored on your device until you delete the app or clear app data
Images: Deleted immediately after AI analysis is complete
Usage Analytics: Retained in anonymized form for up to 2 years

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Anthropic (Claude AI): For AI-powered wellness analysis and consultation responses (see "Third-Party AI Processing" section above for details)
Vercel: For hosting our backend services
Expo: For app updates and notifications
RevenueCat: For subscription and purchase management

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

Your Rights

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

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Medical Disclaimer

Important: NayaVed AI provides general wellness information based on Ayurvedic principles. Our Services are for educational and informational purposes only. They are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions or changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@nayaved.app
Website: https://nayaved.com