Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

Welcome to Astrokarmic ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Vedic astrology web application at astrokarmic.net.

By using Astrokarmic, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Birth date, birth time, and birth city — used solely to calculate your Vedic birth chart
• Names you enter for yourself or others in the synastry feature
• Premium access codes you enter to activate a subscription

Information stored locally:

• All chart data and saved profiles are stored in your browser's localStorage — they never leave your device or get sent to our servers
• Your premium status and exchange rate cache are also stored locally in your browser

Information collected automatically:

• Standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) via Netlify's hosting infrastructure
• Analytics data via Google AdSense (for free users) — see Section 4 below

2. How We Use Your Information

• To calculate and display your Vedic birth chart and related analyses
• To provide AI-generated astrological readings (birth data is sent to the Anthropic Claude API solely to generate your reading)
• To display relevant advertisements to free users via Google AdSense
• To process subscription payments via Lemon Squeezy (we do not store your payment details)
• To improve the application based on aggregate usage patterns

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share limited data with:

• Anthropic (Claude API) — your chart data is sent when you request an AI reading. Anthropic's privacy policy applies: anthropic.com/privacy
• Lemon Squeezy — payment processing. Their privacy policy: lemonsqueezy.com/privacy
• Google AdSense — advertising for free users. See Section 4.
• Netlify — web hosting. Their privacy policy: netlify.com/privacy

4. Advertising (Google AdSense)

Free users see advertisements provided by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies and similar technologies to show relevant ads based on your browsing activity.

• Google may collect and use data about your visits to show personalized ads
• You can opt out of personalized advertising at adssettings.google.com
• For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

Premium subscribers see no advertisements.

5. Cookies

We use browser localStorage (not traditional cookies) to save your chart profiles and preferences. Google AdSense may set cookies for advertising purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

6. Data Security

Your birth chart data is stored only in your own browser. We do not maintain a database of user birth information. AI readings are processed in real-time and not stored on our servers.

7. Children's Privacy

Astrokarmic is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Your Rights

Since your chart data is stored locally in your browser, you can delete it at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage. You have the right to:

• Access and delete your locally stored data at any time through your browser settings
• Opt out of personalized advertising via Google's ad settings
• Contact us regarding any privacy concerns

9. Third-Party Links

Astrokarmic may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

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

Astrokarmic
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