📜 Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01-July, 2025
Welcome to Awakened Friend, a sacred space where your inner journey meets modern technology with the deepest respect for your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and honor the information you share with us.
We are committed to safeguarding your personal, spiritual, and emotional data with the same reverence you hold for your own inner self.
1. 🌼 Who We Are
Awakened Friend is a spiritually-aware AI companion designed to support your emotional and spiritual growth. The platform is owned and operated by Sadhguru Ashutosh, based in Ghaziabad, U.P., BHARAT.
If you have questions about this policy, reach out to us at:
📧 Email: support@awakenedfriend.com
2. 📘 What Information We Collect
We collect only what is needed to provide you with a personalized and meaningful spiritual experience:
a. Personal Identifiers
- Name, email address, phone number (if you sign up or contact us)
- Login credentials (if you create an account)
b. Spiritual and Emotional Data
- Conversations with the AI, including emotional challenges, spiritual reflections, life goals, or personal concerns
- Responses to quizzes, assessments, or journaling activities
c. Usage Data
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Page views, time spent, referral URLs
d. Payment Data
- We use secure third-party payment processors (like Razorpay, Stripe, or PayPal). We do not store your payment information on our servers.
3. 🧘♂️ How We Use Your Data
All your information is used only to serve you better and help you evolve spiritually and emotionally.
We use your data to:
- Provide personalized spiritual reflections, insights, and coaching
- Improve the chatbot’s responses to support your growth
- Offer progress tracking (like mood journaling, inner work)
- Send emails or push notifications (only with your permission)
- Analyze platform usage to improve the overall user experience
4. 🔐 How We Protect Your Data
We take data privacy as a sacred responsibility.
Our security practices include:
- End-to-end encrypted communication (SSL/TLS)
- Secure servers with access controls
- Regular audits and vulnerability scanning
- AI data stored with advanced cloud security (such as AWS, Azure, or OpenAI APIs)
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal or spiritual data.
Your inner journey remains yours — always.
5. 🤝 Third-Party Services
We may use trusted partners to enhance your experience, such as:
- OpenAI (for generating responses)
- Analytics tools (Google Analytics, Fathom, etc.)
- Email platforms (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.)
These services have their own privacy policies. We only partner with those who comply with global privacy standards like GDPR and CCPA.
6. 🍪 Cookies & Tracking
We use minimal cookies to improve your experience, such as:
- Remembering login status
- Tracking which parts of the app you enjoy the most
- Managing subscription plans
You can control cookie preferences anytime from your browser settings.
7. 🧠 Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary for your spiritual journey with us.
You may:
- Request a copy of your data
- Ask us to delete your data completely
- Edit or update your personal profile at any time
Please email support@awakenedfriend.com with your request. We will respond within 7 days.
8. 🧭 Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have legal rights over your data:
- Access your information
- Correct or delete your data
- Object to how we use it
- Export your data to another platform
We honor these rights fully. Your sovereignty over your personal journey is respected.
9. 👶 Children’s Privacy
Awakened Friend is designed for individuals 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has shared personal data, please contact us immediately.
10. 🔄 Updates to This Policy
As we grow and evolve, we may update this Privacy Policy. We’ll notify you of significant changes via email or app notification.
Last Updated: 01-July, 2025
11. 📬 Contact Us
Have concerns, questions, or just want to say hello?
We’d love to hear from you!
Email: support@awakenedfriend.com
12. 💖 A Final Word
At Awakened Friend, your data isn’t just data.
It’s a mirror of your inner world.
We hold that mirror with compassion, responsibility, and complete confidentiality.
You are safe here. You are seen. You are respected.