Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026 · Effective date: May 2026

This Privacy Policy is compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) of India. By using the Janani App, you consent to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Who We Are (Data Fiduciary)

Field	Details
Data Fiduciary	South India OG
Operated by	Dr. Prashanth G, MS OBG
Address	Hospete, Karnataka, India
Support email	womb2worldwonders@gmail.com
App website	janani.southindianog.com

2. What Data We Collect and Why

We collect only the data necessary to provide you with pregnancy and maternal health support.

2.1 Account & Identity Data

Email address, display name, Google profile photo (when signing in with Google)
Firebase Authentication UID (internal identifier)

Purpose: Create and manage your account; authenticate you securely.

Legal basis: Consent (DPDPA §6)

2.2 Health & Medical Data (Sensitive Personal Data)

Last menstrual period (LMP), expected due date (EDD), gestational age
Blood glucose (GRBS) readings with timestamps and meal context
Blood pressure, weight, and other self-reported vitals
Contraction timing logs (frequency, duration, intensity)
Fetal kick count logs
GDM (gestational diabetes) diet logs — meals, food items, carbohydrate estimates
EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) screening responses and scores
Menstrual cycle dates and preconception tracking data
Lab report uploads (image files)

Purpose: Power health tracking features; display trends; alert you to patterns requiring medical attention.

Legal basis: Explicit consent (DPDPA §6); processing necessary for healthcare services.

2.3 Care Program Data

Video watch history, language preferences, module progress

Purpose: Resume educational content; track your learning journey.

Legal basis: Consent

2.4 Device & Technical Data

Push notification token (FCM), device type, OS version (Android), app version

Purpose: Send health reminders and appointment notifications; diagnose technical issues.

Legal basis: Consent (you may disable notifications at any time in device settings)

2.5 Usage Data

In-app events (screens visited, features used) via Firebase Analytics
Crash reports

Purpose: Improve the App; fix bugs.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest. No individual health data is included in analytics events.

3. How We Use Your Data

Data	Primary use	Secondary use
Account data	Login, personalisation	Account recovery
Health data	Feature functionality (tracking, charts, screening)	Clinical review by your linked doctor
Care program data	Video playback, progress tracking	Content recommendations
Device data	Push notifications	Technical diagnostics
Usage data	Product improvement	None

We do NOT:

Sell your personal data to any third party
Use your health data for advertising
Share your data with insurance companies or employers
Use your EPDS (mental health) responses for any purpose other than displaying your results and flagging safety concerns to your linked doctor

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We use the following trusted processors to operate the App. Each is bound by data processing agreements.

Processor	Purpose	Data shared	Location
Google Firebase (Google LLC)	Authentication, Firestore, storage, analytics, push notifications	Account data, care program data, GRBS logs, device token	USA (Google Cloud)
Supabase Inc.	Clinical database (Postgres)	Health data: vitals, GRBS, contractions, kicks, GDM meals, EPDS, cycle data, lab uploads	USA / EU
YouTube (Google LLC)	Video delivery for care programs	No personal data sent	USA
Expo (650 Industries Inc.)	Over-the-air app updates	No personal data	USA

Cross-border transfers: Your data may be processed on servers outside India (USA, EU). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place per DPDPA §16.

Doctor access: If you link your Janani account to a clinic, your linked OBG doctor may view your health data (glucose readings, vitals, contraction logs, kick counts, screening results) for the purpose of providing medical care. This sharing is covered by your clinical consent granted during the linking process.

5. Data Retention

Data category	Retention period
Account data	Until account deletion + 30 days
Health monitoring data (GRBS, vitals, contractions, kicks)	5 years from date of entry
EPDS screening results	5 years
GDM diet logs	2 years
Preconception cycle data	3 years
Care program watch history	2 years
Lab uploads	5 years
Push notification tokens	Until revoked or 1 year of inactivity
Analytics data	14 months (Firebase Analytics default)

You may request deletion of your data at any time. See Section 7 for your rights.

6. Data Security

All data in transit encrypted via TLS 1.2+
Firebase Authentication handles password hashing and session security
Supabase Row Level Security (RLS) ensures no user can access another user's clinical data
Service role database keys are never exposed to the mobile app — all writes go through authenticated API routes
EPDS and mental health data is handled with extra access controls
Audit logs maintained for all clinical data access
No patient data is logged to application monitoring tools

Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure. If you suspect unauthorised access to your account, contact us immediately at womb2worldwonders@gmail.com.

7. Your Rights Under DPDPA 2023

7.1 Right to Access (§11)

You may request a summary of the personal data we hold about you and how it has been processed.

7.2 Right to Correction and Erasure (§12)

You may request correction of inaccurate data or erasure of data no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected. Note: Medical records may be retained for the minimum statutory period even after an erasure request.

7.3 Right to Grievance Redressal (§13)

You may file a complaint with our Grievance Officer (Section 8). We will respond within 30 days of receipt.

7.4 Right to Nominate (§14)

You may nominate another individual to exercise your data rights in the event of death or incapacity. Contact our Grievance Officer to register a nominee.

7.5 Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw consent for any non-essential data processing at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. Contact us at womb2worldwonders@gmail.com.

To exercise any right: Email womb2worldwonders@gmail.com with subject line “DPDPA Data Request” and your registered email address. We will verify your identity before processing the request.

8. Grievance Officer

As required by the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023:

Field	Details
Name	Dr. Prashanth G
Designation	Data Fiduciary / Operator
Email	womb2worldwonders@gmail.com
Response time	Within 30 days of receiving a complaint

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate to the Data Protection Board of India once it is operational under the DPDPA 2023 framework.

9. Children's Privacy

Janani is designed for adult women of reproductive age (18 years and above). We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has created an account, contact us at womb2worldwonders@gmail.com and we will delete the account promptly.

10. Health Disclaimer

Janani is a health information and self-monitoring tool, not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All health tracking data is for personal awareness only.

Always consult a qualified OBG doctor for any medical decisions.

If you experience danger signs — severe bleeding, absent fetal movements, severe headache, visual disturbances, reduced urine output, or labour before 37 weeks — go to the nearest hospital immediately. Do not rely on this app.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy as the App evolves or legal requirements change. When we make material changes, we will:

Display an in-app notice
Update the “Last updated” date above
Where required by law, request fresh consent

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

12. Contact Us

Field	Details
Email	womb2worldwonders@gmail.com
Website	janani.southindianog.com/support
Response time	30 days