Privacy Policy
Varsha
Website:
https://varsha.chat
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Effective date: August 18, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Varsha (“we,” “us,” or “our”), available at varsha.chat, collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your information when you use the Varsha mobile application and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
Varsha is your private 24/7 AI companion for text chats in Hindi, English, and Hinglish. Voice notes, video, and mood switching are coming soon. By creating an account or using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
Contact us
- Website: https://varsha.chat
- Support: scisaif1@gmail.com
For privacy-specific requests, email scisaif1@gmail.com with the subject line Privacy Request.
2. Who This Policy Applies To
This policy applies to users of the Varsha app on
Android and
iOS (package/bundle identifier:
in.varsha.ai) and visitors to
varsha.chat.
The Services are intended for users 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13.
3. Our Privacy Commitments
Varsha is built around privacy and security:
- Private chats — not end-to-end encryption: Chat text is stored on our servers so you can resume conversations, and is sent to Groq (our AI provider) to generate Varsha’s replies. This is not end-to-end encryption. We use HTTPS/TLS to protect data in transit.
- Zero tracking and no ads: We do not sell your data, show third-party ads based on your chats, or use your conversations for advertising.
- Not shared with other users: Your chats are not posted to a public feed or shared with other Varsha users.
- Safe and discreet: A non-judgmental space to express yourself freely.
These commitments are central to how we design and operate the Services.
4. Information We Collect
4.1 Information you provide
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account information | Phone number, email address, display name, password (if using email sign-up) | Create and manage your account |
| Profile information | Name, profile photo (if you sign in with Google) | Personalize your experience |
| Chat content | Text messages you send to Varsha | Stored on our servers and sent to Groq to generate AI replies |
| Voice content (coming soon) | We do not currently collect voice notes or audio | Voice notes are not available yet |
| Memories | Facts, preferences, and notes you add, or that Varsha remembers from conversation | Personalize future conversations |
| Mood preferences (coming soon) | Mood switching is not available yet | We do not currently collect mood settings |
| Payment-related information | Subscription choices; payment confirmations via payment partners | Process premium access (we do not store full UPI or card credentials) |
| Support communications | Emails or messages you send to support | Respond to your requests |
4.2 Information collected automatically
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Device identifiers | A device ID stored on your device | Authentication, fraud prevention, session management |
| Usage data | Message quota usage, subscription status, feature interactions | Enforce free/premium limits and improve the Services |
| Technical data | App version, platform (mobile), timezone | Service delivery, localization, debugging |
| Session data | Access tokens and refresh tokens (stored on your device) | Keep you signed in |
4.3 Information from third parties
| Source | What we receive |
|---|---|
| Google Sign-In | Name, email address, profile picture, and authentication token (if you choose Google login) |
| Razorpay | Payment and subscription status for UPI-based subscriptions |
| Google Play Billing | Purchase and subscription status for Android in-app subscriptions |
We do not receive your full payment credentials from these providers.
5. How We Use AI and Your Data
Varsha uses artificial intelligence (currently Groq) to power interactive digital companionship through text chat. This includes:
- Processing your messages — Text you send is stored on our servers and sent to Groq so Varsha can generate a reply. Groq receives the conversation content needed to produce that reply.
- Memory features — Information you share in chat, or that you manually add in your profile, may be stored as “memories” (e.g., your name, preferences, facts) so Varsha can reference them in future conversations. Memories may be created by you or inferred by the AI from your conversations.
- Mood and personality (coming soon) — Mood switching is not available yet. When it launches, we will update this policy.
- Voice interactions (coming soon) — There is currently no voice-note composer. We do not collect or process voice notes today. When voice launches, we will update this policy.
- Media in chat — The App may deliver images or other media through chat. Access to certain content may require an active premium subscription.
Important: Do not share sensitive personal information you would not want stored on our servers or processed by Groq, such as government ID numbers, full financial account details, medical records, or passwords.
We do not use your private chat content to train public or third-party AI models unless we explicitly tell you otherwise and obtain your consent.
Entertainment only: Varsha provides interactive entertainment and digital companionship. It does not replace professional therapy, medical counsel, or psychiatric care.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Services, including 24/7 text chat
- Authenticate your account and manage sessions
- Personalize conversations using memories
- Deliver natural responses in Hindi, English, and Hinglish
- Process subscriptions and manage billing (free tier limits, premium access starting at ₹1 intro offers where available)
- Send service-related communications (e.g., OTP codes for phone login)
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
- Improve and develop the Services using aggregated or de-identified data where possible
We do not:
- Sell your personal data
- Show ads based on your chat content
- Share your private conversations with other users
7. Legal Basis for Processing (India — DPDP Act)
Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, we process your personal data based on:
- Your consent — When you sign up, send messages, subscribe, or enable features that require data processing
- Legitimate uses — As permitted by applicable law, including security, fraud prevention, and compliance
- Contractual necessity — To provide the Services you request
You may withdraw consent for optional processing by contacting us, though this may limit your ability to use certain features.
8. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only with:
| Recipient | Why |
|---|---|
| Cloud hosting providers | Store app data (including chat history) and run our backend infrastructure |
| Groq | Process chat text to generate Varsha’s replies |
| Razorpay | Process UPI subscription payments in India |
| Google / Google Play | Google Sign-In and Android in-app billing |
| SMS/OTP providers | Deliver one-time passwords for phone authentication |
| Legal and regulatory authorities | When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety |
All service providers are required to handle your data only for the purposes we specify and in accordance with applicable law and contractual safeguards.
9. Encryption and Security
We protect your data using industry-standard measures, including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) between the App and our servers
- Secure authentication tokens and access controls on our systems
- Chat history stored on our servers so you can resume conversations
We do not offer end-to-end encryption. Message content is readable by our systems and by Groq as needed to provide the Services.
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential and for using a device you trust.
10. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services:
| Data type | Retention |
|---|---|
| Account information | Until you delete your account |
| Chat messages | Until you clear chat history or delete your account |
| Memories | Until you delete individual memories, clear chat, or delete your account |
| Payment records | As required by applicable tax and financial regulations |
| Logs and security data | For a limited period necessary for security and debugging |
When you use Clear Chat, delete memories in the App, or request account deletion, we delete or anonymize that data from our active systems, subject to backup retention cycles and legal hold requirements.
11. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate profile information (e.g., display name)
- Delete chat history and individual memories in the App, or delete your entire account under Settings → Delete account
- Withdraw consent for optional data processing
- Cancel your subscription at any time through the App or your app store / UPI mandate settings
- Lodge a complaint with us or the Data Protection Board of India
To exercise these rights, delete your account in the App under Settings → Delete account, visit https://varsha.chat/delete-account, or email scisaif1@gmail.com. Account deletion from Settings is immediate. We will respond to email requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.
12. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored on servers located in India and/or other countries where our service providers operate. Where data is transferred outside India, we ensure appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law.
13. Children’s Privacy
Varsha is not intended for children under 13. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. Contact scisaif1@gmail.com if you believe a child under 13 has used the Services.
14. Third-Party Services
The App integrates with third-party services whose privacy practices are governed by their own policies:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Razorpay Privacy Policy: https://razorpay.com/privacy/
- Groq Privacy Policy: https://groq.com/privacy-policy
We are not responsible for third-party practices outside our control.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the App, on varsha.chat, or by other reasonable means. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
16. Contact Us
For privacy questions, data requests, or grievances:
- Website: https://varsha.chat
- Email: scisaif1@gmail.com
We aim to respond within 30 days, or as required by applicable law.
Varsha — your private 24/7 AI companion for text chats. Zero tracking. No ads. Voice, video, and mood switching coming soon.