Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 4, 2026

Aapla Swad ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Aapla Swad mobile application and the website aaplaswad.store. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app and services.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information you provide directly:

• Account Information: When you sign in using Google Sign-In, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.
• Order Details: Delivery address, phone number, and order preferences you provide when placing an order.

b) Information collected automatically:

• Location Data: With your permission, we collect your device's approximate and precise location to determine delivery availability and estimate delivery distance.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version for technical support and crash analysis.
• Push Notification Tokens: We use Firebase Cloud Messaging to send you order updates and promotional notifications.

c) Payment Information:

2. How We Use Your Information

• To process and deliver your food orders
• To determine if your location falls within our delivery area
• To send order confirmations, status updates, and delivery notifications
• To communicate promotions, offers, and new menu items (with your consent)
• To improve our app, menu, and service quality
• To provide customer support

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:

• Razorpay: For payment processing
• Google Firebase: For authentication, push notifications, and analytics
• Delivery personnel: Your name, phone number, and delivery address to fulfill your order
• Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process

4. Data Retention

We retain your account and order information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, secure cloud infrastructure (AWS), and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for location access or push notifications via your device settings
• Opt out of promotional communications

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for immediate deletion.

8. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google Sign-In — Authentication
• Firebase — Push notifications and analytics
• Razorpay — Payment processing

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy within the app or on our website. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us