Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 25, 2024


Thank you for using Vahivat. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By using the Vahivat platform, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

Here’s a quick overview:

Vahivat is a platform designed to make sharing expenses with friends, family, and colleagues simple and hassle-free. Whether tracking bills, splitting costs, or recording group expenses, Vahivat helps you stay organized and on top of your shared financial interactions.

When you use Vahivat, your data is private and secure. Expenses are only visible to the people you share them with, such as group members or specific friends. Everyone shared on an expense can view, edit, or delete those entries, making it easy to keep things up-to-date.

To get started, just create an account with your name and phone number. This helps us set up your profile, connect you with friends, and ensure you can access your account from anywhere. At Vahivat, we’re committed to protecting your privacy. We don’t share your personal or account details for marketing purposes and will only use your data to improve our services or fulfill legal obligations.

Our app is user-friendly, reliable, and a great way to keep track of shared costs without the stress. Start managing your expenses smarter with Vahivat today!

  • Information We Collect

    Vahivat enables users to input expense details freely within groups or among connected accounts. These records represent informal data-sharing and are subject to user-provided information. Vahivat aggregates this data to offer summaries of shared expenses and obligations. You acknowledge that:
    1. a. Information You Provide:

      When you sign up for an account on Vahivat, we collect essential details such as your name and phone number to create and manage your profile. This allows us to facilitate secure access to your account and enable seamless communication with your connections. Additionally, we collect data related to shared expenses, including amounts owed or due, transaction reasons, and other related information. This ensures accurate tracking and sharing of expenses between you and your peers. Any communications you initiate, such as feedback, inquiries, or messages sent through our customer support or other channels, are also recorded to assist you better and improve our services.

    2. b. Information Automatically Collected:

      While you use Vahivat, we automatically collect certain data to understand your usage patterns and improve platform performance. This includes Usage Data, such as the features you interact with, timestamps, and access logs, which help us optimize the platform for better user engagement. We also gather Device Data, which includes details about the device you use, like your IP address, browser type, operating system, and unique device identifiers. This ensures compatibility, enhances security, and provides a smooth user experience. Additionally, Location Data is derived from your IP address or device settings to enable localized features and services tailored to your needs.

      We also utilize data such as your IP address and other related information for internal purposes. This may include monitoring system performance, diagnosing technical issues, ensuring platform security, and preventing unauthorized access or misuse of our services. These measures are essential to maintaining a secure and efficient environment for all users.

    3. c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

      To enhance your interaction with Vahivat, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies. These tools allow us to remember your preferences, analyze your usage patterns, and improve the functionality of our platform. While you have the option to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, please note that doing so may limit your access to certain features and impact the overall user experience.

      By collecting and utilizing this information responsibly, we aim to deliver a secure, efficient, and personalized service tailored to your needs.

  • How We Use Your Information

    At Vahivat, we use your information to ensure a seamless and efficient experience on our platform. Your data allows us to provide, maintain, and continually improve the platform’s features and performance. It helps us facilitate shared expense tracking and deliver timely notifications, ensuring transparency and ease in managing your financial interactions. We also use your information to personalize your experience, tailoring features, content, and communications to your preferences. Additionally, we send important account-related updates, such as password resets, transaction alerts, and other critical notifications to keep you informed. By analyzing usage trends, we can enhance the platform’s usability while maintaining robust security measures to protect your information. Lastly, your data enables us to comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service, ensuring a trustworthy and reliable environment for all users.

  • Sharing Your Information

    We are committed to safeguarding your privacy, but there are situations where we may need to share your data. Your information may be shared with your consent, allowing you full control over how and with whom it is shared. We also work with trusted service providers for functions like hosting, data analysis, and customer support, ensuring your data remains secure and used only for specified purposes. In compliance with legal obligations, we may disclose your information when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Vahivat and its users. Additionally, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to ensure seamless operations, with clear communication about any changes to applicable privacy policies.

  • Data Retention

    We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Once your data is no longer required, we will take steps to securely delete or anonymize it. However, some data may be retained to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. Any retained information will be kept only for the minimum period required by law or for operational purposes. After that, it will be securely removed.

  • Your Rights

    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
    • Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. If your data is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request corrections or updates to ensure it is accurate and up to date.
    • Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also request that we transfer your data to another service provider, where technically feasible.
    • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data at any time, subject to any legal or contractual obligations that may require us to retain it. In such cases, we will explain why the data cannot be deleted immediately.
    • Opt-Out: You can manage your communication preferences by opting out of push notifications and SMS alerts, such as for marketing purposes. If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails, you can unsubscribe directly through the provided link or contact us.
    We are committed to respecting and fulfilling your rights and applicable data protection laws.

  • Security of Your Information

    We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  • International Data Transfers

    Your personal information may be transferred to, and stored in, servers located outside your country of residence, including countries that may have different data protection laws than those in your jurisdiction. This could occur as part of our efforts to provide, maintain, and improve our services, or to comply with legal obligations. By using Vahivat, you consent to the transfer of your data across borders by this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is handled securely and in compliance with data protection regulations, including entering into agreements that ensure adequate protection of your information during such transfers. If you have any concerns about how your data is handled across borders, please contact us for more details.

  • Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We reserve the right to update this policy and our Terms of Service at anytime. Changes will be effective upon posting the revised policy on our website at https://vahivat.in. Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

  • Contact Us

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

    Email: [email protected]

    Address: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.


  • By using Vahivat, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.