YashuArts

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 29, 2026

Welcome to YashuArts. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our mobile application, why we collect it, and how we use it.

By using the YashuArts app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.


01 Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services. This includes:

Account Information
Full name, email address, and password (stored as a secure hash — never in plain text).
Order Details
Delivery address, city, state, pincode, contact phone number, artwork preferences, and payment status.
Profile Images
Photos you choose to upload as your profile picture or as artwork reference images.
Messages
Chat messages sent between you and the YashuArts team through the in-app messaging feature.
Device & App Data
Device type, operating system version, and app usage analytics to improve performance. No personally identifying device data is shared with third parties.
Push Notification Token
A Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) device token to send you order status updates and notifications. You can disable this in your device settings.

02 How We Use Your Information

Purposes of Data Processing
  • 🎨 To process and fulfil your custom artwork orders and commissions.
  • 📦 To communicate order status, delivery updates, and confirmations.
  • 🔔 To send push notifications about your orders (can be disabled in device settings).
  • 💬 To enable real-time messaging between customers and the artist team.
  • 📊 To analyse app usage patterns and improve the user experience.
  • 🔐 To authenticate your account and keep it secure.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties for marketing purposes.

03 Third-Party Services

YashuArts uses the following trusted third-party services to operate. Each service has its own privacy policy.

MongoDB Atlas
Secure cloud database — stores user accounts, orders & messages
Cloudinary
Image storage & delivery — stores artwork and profile photos
Firebase Cloud Messaging
Push notifications — order status alerts
Socket.IO
Real-time messaging — live chat and admin notifications

These providers are contractually required to protect your data and may not use it for any purpose other than providing the services to YashuArts.

04 Data Storage & Security

All data is stored on MongoDB Atlas servers with encryption at rest and in transit (TLS/SSL). Account passwords are hashed using bcrypt and are never stored in plain text.

Authentication is handled via JSON Web Tokens (JWT) with a 30-day expiry. Tokens are stored locally on your device and are never transmitted to any third party.

Data Retention

Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, all personal data including your profile, orders, messages, and uploaded images will be permanently deleted within 30 days of your request.

05 Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.

06 Children's Privacy

YashuArts is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

07 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, through an in-app notification.

Continued use of the app after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

08 Contact Us

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

YashuArts — Privacy Team

📧 yasaswinilalli@gmail.com

We aim to respond within 48 hours.