Privacy Policy

SVJ Scheme App

Last Updated: April 2, 2026

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Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Definitions
  3. Geographical Restrictions
  4. Age Restrictions
  5. Information Collection and Use
  6. App Privacy Details
  7. Tracking & App Tracking Transparency
  8. Data Security
  9. Third-Party Services
  10. Data Retention
  11. Your Rights
  12. App Permissions
  13. Tracking Technologies
  14. Compliance
  15. Data Storage and Transfer
  16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
  17. Contact Us

1. Introduction

Sri Venkateshwara Jewellers ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our SVJ Scheme App (the "App"). By using our App, you acknowledge and agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

This policy applies to use of the App on both Apple iOS and Android platforms.

Sri Venkateshwara Jewellers acts as the Data Fiduciary (data controller) for the purposes of applicable Indian data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

2. Definitions

3. Geographical Restrictions

The SVJ Scheme App is exclusively available for use within India. Please note:

Any attempts to access or use the App from outside India will be restricted.

4. Age Restrictions

The SVJ Scheme App and its services are exclusively available to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from individuals under 18 years of age. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. In the event we discover that we have collected personal information from individuals under 18 years of age, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records.

5. Information Collection and Use

Important: The SVJ Scheme App is used exclusively for making monthly scheme payments processed by Razorpay (a payment aggregator) through its partner acquiring banks, including IDFC FIRST Bank. Scheme enrollment and all personal KYC documentation are handled in-store by our staff — not through the App.

Personal Information We Collect

Collected in-store (not through the App)

When you enroll in a scheme at one of our branches, our staff collects the following information on your behalf:

  • Full name
  • Mobile number
  • Email address (optional)
  • Residential address
  • PAN card details (for tax compliance)
  • Photo ID proof
  • Address proof documents

This information is recorded and maintained securely by Sri Venkateshwara Jewellers and is not transmitted through the App.

Collected through the App

The App collects only the minimum data necessary to authenticate you and process your monthly payments:

  • Mobile number (used for OTP-based login; OTPs are delivered via authorised SMS service providers, e.g., MSG91)
  • Payment transaction records (processed via Razorpay)
  • App access timestamps and device information (for security and fraud prevention)
  • Anonymous crash reports and usage analytics (via Firebase, not linked to your identity)

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data based on your consent and for the performance of contractual obligations (such as managing your jewellery scheme and processing payments), in accordance with applicable Indian law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

We use the data collected through the App for the following purposes:

  • Authenticating your identity via OTP to access your scheme account
  • Processing and recording your monthly scheme payments via Razorpay
  • Displaying your scheme balance, payment history, and accumulated gold/silver weight
  • Sending payment reminders and transaction confirmations via push notifications or SMS
  • Maintaining app security and preventing fraudulent transactions
  • Improving app performance using aggregated analytics that cannot be used to directly identify you

6. App Privacy Details

Apple App Store Privacy Labels

The following table summarises data collected by this App, in accordance with Apple's App Store privacy label requirements. Data labelled Linked to You is associated with your identity. Data labelled Not Linked to You is collected in a form that cannot be traced back to you.

Data Type
Purpose
Linked to Identity
Phone number
OTP authentication & login
Linked to You
Purchase history
Scheme payment records (processed via Razorpay)
Linked to You
Device ID
Authentication & security
Linked to You
App access timestamps
Security & fraud prevention
Linked to You
Crash data
App stability & performance
Not Linked to You
Performance data
Analytics & app improvement
Not Linked to You
User ID (account identifier)
App functionality & authentication
Linked to You
Product interaction
Analytics & app improvement
Not Linked to You

KYC information (name, address, PAN, ID documents) is collected in-store only and is not processed through the App. We do not sell any data to third parties, and we do not use any collected data for targeted advertising.

Google Play Data Safety

In accordance with Google Play's Data Safety requirements, the following summarises our data practices:

No data selling: We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for advertising, marketing, or data-brokering purposes. This applies across both Apple App Store and Google Play platforms.

7. Tracking & App Tracking Transparency (iOS)

This App does not track you across other companies' apps or websites. We do not use Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework because we do not engage in cross-app or cross-site tracking. No ATT permission prompt will be shown. Therefore, your data is not used for tracking as defined under Apple's policies.

All data collected is used exclusively to operate the SVJ Scheme App and deliver services to you. Specifically:

8. Data Security

Protecting your personal information is our top priority. We follow industry-standard security practices and reasonable security measures as required under applicable Indian law, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. We implement comprehensive security measures including:

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

  • Notify affected users within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, via the App, email, or SMS
  • Inform the relevant authorities as required under applicable Indian law, including CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
  • Provide details of the nature of the breach, the data affected, and the remedial steps being taken
  • Take immediate steps to contain and mitigate the impact of the breach

9. Third-Party Services

Our App integrates with the following trusted third-party services. Each maintains its own privacy policy.

  1. Firebase (Google)Privacy Policy
    • Handles user authentication
    • Provides secure cloud storage
    • Manages analytics and performance monitoring
  2. Razorpay (payment aggregator, processing payments through its partner acquiring banks, including IDFC FIRST Bank) — Privacy Policy
    • Processes secure payments as an RBI-authorised Payment Aggregator
    • Manages transaction security
    • Ensures PCI-DSS compliance
  3. MSG91Privacy Policy
    • Delivers SMS notifications
    • Manages OTP verification
    • Ensures secure communication

These third-party service providers maintain their own privacy policies and provide the same or equivalent protection of your data as described in this policy. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

We may update or replace third-party service providers from time to time as our operations evolve. Any new providers will be held to the same data protection standards described in this policy. Material changes to the nature of data sharing will be reflected in an updated version of this policy.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for the following durations:

Upon a valid deletion request (see Your Rights below), we will delete data that is not subject to legal retention requirements within 30 days.

11. Your Rights

As our valued customer, you have the following rights:

Exercising Your Rights: Contact us at the details in the Contact Us section. We will respond within 15 business days and may verify your identity before processing your request.

12. App Permissions

The App requests the following device permissions. All permissions are requested only when needed and used solely for their stated purpose.

Android

iOS

The App does not request access to your camera, microphone, contacts, location, or photo library.

13. Tracking Technologies

The App uses the following technologies:

We do not use these technologies to track users across third-party apps or websites.

14. Compliance

Our App adheres to the following Indian laws and regulations, as well as platform-specific requirements:

15. Data Storage and Transfer

Data is stored on secure cloud infrastructure (Firebase by Google), which may involve processing on servers located in India or other jurisdictions, in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Google's data handling practices are governed by their Privacy Policy and applicable data processing terms.

We do not transfer your personal data outside India for any purpose beyond the technical requirements of operating the Firebase and Razorpay platforms listed in Section 9, unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through:

We review and update this policy at least once every 12 months.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out:

Sri Venkateshwara Jewellers
Email: support@svjewels.in
Address: 2267/23, 4th Cross, Hampinagar, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru – 560 104
Phone: +91 98440 12788

Grievance Officer (as required under Indian IT Act and DPDPA):
Venkatasubba Raju, Partner & Grievance Officer, Sri Venkateshwara Jewellers
For any grievances related to the processing of your personal data, you may contact our Grievance Officer at support@svjewels.in. The Grievance Officer will acknowledge your complaint within 24 hours and resolve it within 15 days of receipt.

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and thoroughly.