Privacy Policy
VIKASA Network — Earn · Grow · Withdraw
Google Play Compliant
India — IT Act 2000
AdMob Disclosed
KYC Disclosed
VIKASA Network — Earn · Grow · Withdraw
Welcome to VIKASA Network ("we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the VIKASA Network mobile application (the "App"), available on Google Play Store.
By downloading, installing, or using VIKASA Network, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
| Data | When Collected | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Account registration & login | Yes |
| Username / Display handle | Profile setup after registration | Yes |
| Full name | Profile settings | Optional |
| Date of birth | Profile settings | Optional |
| Gender | Profile settings | Optional |
| Country | Profile settings | Optional |
| Mobile number | Profile settings | Optional |
| Profile avatar selection | Avatar picker in profile | Optional |
| Referral code used at signup | Registration (if applicable) | Optional |
| Community posts & comments | When you post in the Feed or Community | Optional |
| Data | When Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Government-issued ID photo | KYC Verification screen | Identity verification |
| Selfie / face photo | KYC Verification screen | Liveness check |
| KYC status & verification result | After submission | Unlock advanced features |
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Firebase User ID (UID) | Account identification & session management |
| Device Advertising ID (GAID) | AdMob ad personalisation |
| FCM Device Token | Push notifications |
| App usage activity | Claim history, ad views, feed interactions, referral tracking |
| VIK token balance & transaction history | Wallet functionality |
| IP address | Security & fraud prevention |
| Crash logs & error reports | App stability improvement |
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Create and manage your account | Email, username, UID | Contract performance |
| Process daily VIK token claims | User ID, claim timestamps, streak data | Contract performance |
| Manage 2-tier referral rewards | User ID, referral code, referred users | Contract performance |
| Show rewarded video ads | Device Advertising ID, AdMob identifiers | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| Send email verification & change-email link | Email address | Contract performance |
| KYC identity verification | Government ID, selfie photo, name | Legal obligation / Consent |
| Display leaderboard rankings | Username, VIK balance | Legitimate interest |
| Community feed & social features | Username, posts, comments | Legitimate interest |
| Friend & messaging features | Username, user ID | Contract performance |
| Send push notifications | FCM device token | Consent |
| Prevent fraud and abuse | IP address, device ID, usage patterns | Legitimate interest |
| Improve app performance | Crash logs, error reports | Legitimate interest |
| Respond to support requests | Email, account details | Legitimate interest |
VIKASA Network includes a KYC (Know Your Customer) verification process. When you submit KYC, you provide:
KYC verification is required to unlock advanced features on the platform, including (in future phases) withdrawals and higher reward tiers. This is in line with applicable Indian regulations on identity verification for digital reward and financial services platforms.
VIKASA Network uses the following trusted third-party services. Each operates under its own privacy policy:
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebase Authentication | Google LLC | Secure login, email verification, session management | Email address, UID, auth tokens |
| Firebase Cloud Messaging | Google LLC | Push notifications | FCM device token |
| Google AdMob | Google LLC | Rewarded video advertisements | Device Advertising ID, ad interaction data |
| Supabase | Supabase Inc. | Database — profiles, balances, claims, referrals, KYC status | All user account & activity data |
| Render.com | Render Inc. | Backend API server hosting | API request data (encrypted in transit) |
| Brevo (SMTP) | Sendinblue SAS | Transactional email — email change confirmation link | New email address only |
Privacy policies of our service providers:
VIKASA Network uses Google AdMob to display rewarded video ads in the Earn section. Watching ads is entirely voluntary — it rewards you with additional VIK tokens.
| Data Type | Stored In | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication & session data | Firebase Authentication | Google Cloud (multi-region) |
| User profiles, balances, transactions, KYC status | Supabase (PostgreSQL) | AWS ap-south-1 — Mumbai, India |
| KYC document images | Supabase Storage | AWS ap-south-1 — Mumbai, India |
| API & business logic | Render.com | Oregon, USA (encrypted transit only) |
| Push notification tokens | Firebase Cloud Messaging | Google Cloud |
| Data | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account data (email, username, profile) | Until account is deleted by user |
| VIK balance & transaction history | Until account is deleted |
| Claim & streak history | Until account is deleted |
| Referral records | Until account is deleted |
| Community posts & comments | Until deleted by user or account deletion |
| KYC documents (ID + selfie) | Until account is deleted or on request |
| KYC verification status | Until account is deleted |
| Email change OTP / link records | 24 hours (auto-expired) |
| Crash logs | 90 days |
| Data after account deletion | Purged within 30 days of deletion request |
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
| Right | How to Exercise |
|---|---|
| Access — view data we hold about you | Contact us at the email below |
| Correction — fix incorrect information | Profile Settings → Edit Profile in the App |
| Deletion — delete your account and all data | Profile Settings → Delete Account in the App |
| KYC document deletion | Contact us at the email below |
| Portability — receive a copy of your data | Contact us at the email below |
| Opt-out of personalised ads | Android Settings → Google → Ads |
| Withdraw consent / close account | Delete Account in App + uninstall |
VIKASA Network is intended for users aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age.
KYC verification requires a government-issued identity document, which inherently limits usage to adults.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has created an account, please contact us immediately at the email below. We will delete the account and all associated data within 7 days of confirmation.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our App features, legal requirements, or operational practices.
When we make significant changes, we will:
Your continued use of VIKASA Network after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
When VIKASA Network introduces withdrawal features, phone number verification (OTP), and enhanced financial services, this policy will be updated to cover: banking/financial data processing, RBI-mandated disclosures, and enhanced KYC requirements. Users will be notified and must re-accept the updated policy before accessing those features.
For any questions, data requests, KYC deletions, or privacy concerns — contact us:
vijaydn55@gmail.comWe respond to all privacy inquiries within 72 hours.