Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 20, 2026

Overview: This Privacy Policy applies to all mobile applications developed and published by Vinayak Bhat under the Google Play developer namespace com.bhatvinayak.*. We prioritize user privacy and are committed to transparency regarding how your data is handled.

1. Core Principles: Offline-First & Privacy

Our applications are designed with an offline-first architecture. This means:

Your data is stored locally on your device using encrypted on-device storage.
We do not operate central databases tracking your personal activity.
We do not sell, rent, monetize, or trade your personal information with third parties or data brokers.
No account creation or registration is required to use the core utility functions of these applications.

2. App-Specific Data Handling

🧾 Warranty Tracker

Package: com.bhatvinayak.warrantytracker

Camera & Photos: When you scan an invoice or receipt, your camera or photo library is accessed solely to perform text extraction (Product Name, Purchase Date, Warranty Expiry Date). Invoices and warranty cards are stored strictly on your local device.

Notifications: Used solely to schedule local alerts on your device prior to warranty expiry dates.

🏠 Home Maintenance Manager

Package: com.bhatvinayak.homemaintenance

Local Maintenance Records: Service dates, appliance models, technician contact names/phone numbers, and maintenance expenses are saved locally on your device.

Reminders: Local notifications remind you when recurring household maintenance (e.g. RO filter change, AC servicing) is due.

📝 VoiceNotes - AI Task Memo Recorder

Package: com.bhatvinayak.voicenotes

Microphone & Audio: Audio recording permission is requested strictly to capture spoken memos and transcribe them into actionable task notes. Audio is processed solely for task extraction and is not stored or shared for voice profiling or advertising.

💰 Salary Calculator India

Package: com.bhatvinayak.salarycalculator

100% Offline Financial Calculations: All salary, tax regime comparisons (New vs Old Regime), and deduction simulations are computed mathematically on your device. No financial figures or CTC data are ever sent over the network.

🌿 Plant Care & AI Diagnosis

Package: com.bhatvinayak.plantcare

Camera: Used to photograph plant leaves for botanical specimen logging and health problem diagnosis.

Botanical Journal: Watering logs, sunlight preferences, and diagnosis notes remain in local storage.

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not track your precise GPS location.
We do not collect advertising identifiers (IDFA / AAID) to profile you across other apps.
We do not access your address book, contacts, or biometric identification.

4. Children's Privacy

Our applications are intended for general audience use (age 13 and older; recommended 18+ for financial/tax utilities). We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

5. Data Security & User Control

Because your data resides on your device, you have complete control over it at all times:

You can edit or delete any specific record within each app's interface.
Clearing the app's cache/storage in your Android system settings or uninstalling the app permanently purges all local data.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Developer: Vinayak Bhat
Email: bhatvinayak@gmail.com