Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Parichay ("App"), developed and operated by AZAPI.ai ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application available on the Google Play Store. By downloading, installing, or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App immediately.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Business card images captured through your device camera
• Text extracted from scanned business cards (e.g., name, phone number, email address, company, job title, website, physical address)
• Account information (if applicable) such as email address and display name
• Any notes or tags you manually add to a contact entry

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device information: device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• App usage data: features used, session duration, crash reports, and error logs
• IP address and general geographic region (country/state level only)

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be transparent about data we do not access:

• We do NOT read, access, or upload your existing phone contacts
• We do NOT access your call logs, SMS messages, or communication history
• We do NOT collect financial or payment information
• We do NOT collect precise GPS location data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide the core functionality of the App: scanning business cards and extracting contact details using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology
• To save scanned contact data to your device's local storage and/or our secure backend servers (based on your preference and app settings)
• To sync contact details to your phone's native Contacts app upon your explicit request
• To enable communication features such as initiating a phone call, sending an email, or opening WhatsApp — all of which are performed via your device's installed applications
• To improve App performance, fix bugs, and enhance the user experience
• To send you important notifications about the App (e.g., updates, policy changes)
• To comply with legal obligations

4. App Permissions Explained

The App requests the following device permissions:

4.1 Camera

Purpose: Required to scan and capture images of business cards. The camera is only activated when you explicitly open the scan feature. We do not access the camera in the background.

4.2 Write Contacts

Purpose: Allows the App to save extracted business card details directly to your phone's native Contacts application. This action only occurs when you explicitly tap 'Save to Contacts.' We do NOT read, access, or modify any existing contacts already stored on your device.

4.3 Internet Access

Purpose: Required to sync your scanned contact data with our secure backend servers (if cloud sync is enabled), and to use cloud-based OCR processing where applicable.

4.4 No Access to Call Logs, SMS, or Existing Contacts

Making a call, sending an email, or opening WhatsApp from within the App is done using Android Intent system (deep links). This means the App hands off the action to your phone's dialer, email client, or WhatsApp — we never initiate these communications ourselves or access related data.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your scanned contact data may be stored:

• Locally on your device in encrypted storage
• On our secure backend servers (only if you enable cloud sync) — data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest (AES-256)

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted data transmission over HTTPS
• Encrypted storage on servers
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Strict access controls — only authorized personnel can access backend infrastructure

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong password and keep your device secure.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Firebase (by Google) — for crash analytics, performance monitoring, and backend services
• Cloud hosting providers — for secure data storage

These third parties are contractually required to protect your data and may not use it for their own marketing purposes. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties. When you scan a business card, the captured image and extracted contact data is transmitted securely to our own cloud servers solely for the purpose of OCR processing and storage. This data is not shared with, sold to, or accessed by any external party.

We may disclose data only in the following strictly limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: If compelled by law, court order, or governmental authority to disclose information
• Safety: To protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or the public where legally required
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets, your data may transfer to the successor entity — you will be notified in advance

8. Data Retention

We retain your scanned contact data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the App's services. If you wish to have your personal data deleted from our servers, you may submit a deletion request by emailing us at info@azapi.ai | saurabh@azapi.ai.

Upon receiving your request, we will process the deletion within 30 days and send you a confirmation once completed. Please note that certain data may be retained beyond this period where required by applicable law or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention or legal compliance.

We do not currently offer in-app self-service account or data deletion. All deletion requests must be submitted via email to the addresses above.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data — please refer to Section 8 for how to submit a deletion request via email
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@azapi.ai | saurabh@azapi.ai. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the 'Last Updated' date and, where appropriate, by sending an in-app notification. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

AZAPI.ai
Email: info@azapi.ai | saurabh@azapi.ai

We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days.