Privacy Policy

🛡️ Privacy Policy for Bharath Darshika
Last Updated: March 2026

At Bharath Darshika, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle data within our mobile application.

1. Data Collection & Storage

Bharath Darshika is designed to minimize data collection.

• We do not require users to create an account to use the app.

• We do not intentionally collect personal data such as name, email, or phone number unless explicitly provided by the user (for example, during booking assistance or contact requests).

Any information voluntarily shared by users will only be used for the intended service and will not be sold to third parties.

2. Location Access

We may request access to your device location to improve your experience.

• Location data is used to show nearby tourist places and map-based suggestions.

• This data is processed locally on your device and is not stored on our servers.

3. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Services

Bharath Darshika may contain affiliate links to third-party services such as:

• Travel bookings (train, bus, flight)

• Hotel reservations

• Travel-related services

When you click on these links:

• You will be redirected to external platforms.

• We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

We do not control or access any data entered on third-party websites.

4. External Content

Our app may include embedded or linked content from third-party platforms such as:

• YouTube (for travel videos)

• Google Maps (for navigation)

• Wikipedia (for information)

All such platforms operate under their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices.

5. Advertising

To support free access to our app, we may display advertisements using services such as Google AdMob.

• Ad providers may use device identifiers or cookies to show relevant ads.

• We do not have direct control over how these third-party services collect or use data.

6. Booking Assistance (If Used)

If users choose to use booking assistance features:

• Basic details (such as travel preferences or contact info) may be collected.

• This information is used only for completing the requested service.

We do not store sensitive data such as payment details.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect user information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Bharath Darshika is not specifically directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with an updated date. Continued use of the app means acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us:

📧 Email: bharathdarshika@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://bharathdarshika.netlify.app/

By using Bharath Darshika, you agree to this Privacy Policy.