Privacy Policy — INARA
Last updated: March 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you register and use the INARA app:
Account & Identity
- Full name, email address, phone number
- Company name, business address, GST number
- Profile photo (if provided)
- Password (stored securely as a hash — never in plain text)
Order & Commerce Data
- Cart contents, order history, transaction data
- Lead form submissions (company, product interest, quantity, contact details)
Authentication Data
- OTP codes (used only for verification, not stored)
- Authentication tokens (stored locally on your device)
- Optionally saved email and password if you enable "Remember Me" (stored locally on your device only)
Technical Data
- IP address and request timestamps (collected automatically by our servers)
- App version information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your business account
- Authenticate you via phone OTP
- Process orders and cart transactions
- Capture and manage product leads
- Send in-app and real-time notifications
- Display your profile and business information
- Improve app performance and fix issues
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with the following service providers strictly to operate the app:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
| Pearl SMS | OTP delivery via SMS | Phone number, OTP message |
| DigitalOcean | Backend hosting and infrastructure | All app data stored on their servers |
| Supabase (if enabled) | Database and file storage | Account and media data |
| Expo | App build and distribution platform | App metadata |
Each third-party provider has their own privacy policy governing their data practices.
4. Data Security
We take the following measures to protect your data:
- All data is transmitted over HTTPS (encrypted in transit)
- Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
- Authentication tokens are stored locally on your device
- We recommend enabling a screen lock on your device to protect locally saved credentials
- Our backend is hosted on secure, industry-standard infrastructure (DigitalOcean)
5. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion:
- Your personal data is removed within 30 days
- Order and transaction records may be retained for up to 7 years as required under Indian tax and accounting regulations (GST compliance)
- Server logs (IP, timestamps) are retained for up to 90 days for security purposes
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Correction: Update your profile information within the app
- Deletion: Delete your account at any time via App Drawer → Delete Account or by visiting our account deletion page
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format by contacting us
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.
7. Advertising & Tracking
INARA does not use any advertising SDKs and does not display third-party ads. Your data is never used for advertising, profiling, or cross-app tracking purposes.
8. Children's Privacy
INARA is a B2B application intended for business users only. It is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately.
9. Permissions We Request
| Permission | Why We Need It |
| Camera | To scan product QR codes |
| Internet | To connect to our servers for all app features |
| Storage (if applicable) | To handle media on your device |
We do not request access to your contacts, microphone, or location.
10. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the app or email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact us at:
INARA — Sonic Jewellers Limited
📧 [email protected]
📍 Rajkot, Gujarat, India