Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [January 01, 2025]

At Nukkad AI (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect and protect the privacy of users (“you,” “your,” or “user”) of our mobile application (“App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App, currently operating under the brand name “Goa Smart Search.” Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

• Contact Details: We may collect information such as your name, email address, and phone number when you register or contact us for support.
• Location Data: With your permission, we collect your device’s precise or approximate location to provide location-based search results and improve the App’s functionality.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

• Usage Data: We may collect data on how you interact with the App, such as pages viewed, taps, and search queries.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the App, including hardware model, operating system version, and App version.
• Log Data: Our servers may automatically record certain technical information, like your IP address, browser type, referral URLs, and timestamps.

1.3 User-Generated Content

If you choose to submit reviews, upload images, or otherwise share content through the App, we may store and display this content to other users. You should ensure that any personal or sensitive information included is information you are comfortable sharing publicly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing and Maintaining the App: To display location-based search results relevant to your queries in Goa, and to personalize user experience based on preferences and usage patterns.
• Improving the App: To conduct analytics and gain insights into user behavior to enhance our services and features, and to troubleshoot issues or test new functionalities.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, or send you important updates about the App. We may also send marketing or promotional messages if you opt in; you can opt out at any time.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent activities that may violate our policies or be illegal, and to protect the rights, safety, and property of our users, Nukkad AI, or third parties.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes and to respond to lawful requests for information.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., analytics providers, hosting services). These vendors only receive the information necessary to perform their tasks and are bound by contractual obligations to protect and use your data solely for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you via email and/or a prominent notice in the App of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Consent: We may share your information with other parties with your explicit consent or at your direction.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We or our third-party service providers may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about how you use the App. This information helps us optimize user experience, tailor content, and analyze usage. You can adjust the settings on your device or browser to decline cookies; however, this may affect certain functionalities of the App.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we take reasonable efforts to secure your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

7. Your Choices and Rights

• Location Data: You can disable location sharing at any time through your device’s settings. Please note that disabling location access may limit certain functionalities of the App.
• Marketing Emails: If you no longer wish to receive promotional emails, you can click the “Unsubscribe” link in any promotional email or adjust your preferences in the App settings.
• Account Information: If you have an account, you can access, update, or delete certain personal information directly within the App or by contacting us.
• California Residents (if applicable): California law provides residents with additional rights, including the right to know what personal data is collected and how it’s used, and the right to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances. Please contact us to exercise these rights.
• EU/EEA Residents (if applicable): You may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), such as the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, or object to processing of your personal data, as well as the right to data portability.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not directed toward children under the age of 13 (or under the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove that information.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our App may include links to third-party websites or services that we do not operate. When you click on these links, you will be directed to a third-party site. We have no control over and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

10. International Data Transfers

If you access or use the App from outside India, your information may be transferred to and stored in servers located in India or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than your country.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal obligations, or other factors. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy and, where feasible, by providing a notice within the App. Your continued use of the App after any changes to this Privacy Policy signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Nukkad AI
Email: [admin@nukkad.ai]

We will do our best to address your inquiry in a timely manner.

By using our App, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.