Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sameer Kumar Dash (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates Stonks Radio (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. By using Stonks Radio, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you sign up or use our Service, we may collect:

• Phone Number: Collected during WhatsApp OTP authentication. Your phone number is cryptographically hashed before storage — we never store it in plain text.
• Authentication Data: Session tokens and identifiers necessary to keep you logged in.

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access our Service:

• Device type, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the Service
• Stock symbols you listen to and listening duration
• IP address (anonymized for analytics)

2.3 Analytics

We use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our Service. These tools may collect information sent by your browser, including cookies and your IP address. This data helps us improve the user experience and performance. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Send you notifications you have opted into (e.g., launch alerts via WhatsApp)
• Analyse usage trends to improve our product and user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations under Indian law

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate the Service (e.g., Firebase for authentication, Cloudinary for media hosting).
• Analytics Partners: Aggregated, anonymized data shared with analytics providers to improve the Service.
• Legal Requirements: When required by Indian law, regulation, or legal process.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), hashing of sensitive identifiers, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfil the purposes described in this policy. Usage data may be retained in aggregated, anonymized form for analytics purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Lodge a grievance with the relevant authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at devaansha@atva.ai.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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