Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 27, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how AKAS Standards LLP (doing business as Vouch), a Limited Liability Partnership incorporated in India, collects, stores, and processes your information when you use our mobile application and website (vouchapp.in).

1. THE DATA FIDUCIARY

AKAS Standards LLP is the "Data Fiduciary" responsible for your personal data. We are committed to transparency in our ingredient auditing services.

2. WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our auditing services:

       Identity Data: Name, contact number, and email address provided during registration.

       Authentication Data: Hashed passwords and unique device identifiers (tokens).

       Product & Media Data: Images of product labels, ingredient lists, and barcodes that you upload for analysis.

       Usage Data: Search history within the app and your "saved" or "watched" product lists.

3. PURPOSE OF PROCESSING (Why we collect it)

In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, we process your data strictly for:

       Performing independent ingredient audits and safety analysis.

       Generating personalized transparency reports.

       Maintaining your account and search history.

       Improving our product-label recognition algorithms.

4. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION

       Location: Your data is stored on secure servers located in India.

       Retention: We retain your personal data only as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will purge your personal identifiers from our systems within 15 days, though anonymized product ingredient data may be retained to improve our global auditing database.

5. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER INDIAN LAW

Under the DPDP Act 2023, you have the following rights:

       Right to Access: You can request a summary of the personal data we hold about you.

       Right to Correction/Erasure: You can update your info or ask us to delete it.

       Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for data processing at any time through the app settings or by contacting our Grievance Officer.

6. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Email: info@vouchapp.in

Phone: +91 8433127963

Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

7. DATA DELETION REQUESTS

To delete your account and all associated personal data, please use the "Delete Account" feature in the app or contact us at info@vouchapp.in. Requests are processed manually until our automated system is fully integrated.

8. NO SENSITIVE PERSONAL DATA

Vouch does not intentionally collect "Sensitive Personal Data" such as health status, genetic data, or biometric data unless explicitly provided by you (e.g., if you choose to list a specific allergy). Such data, if provided, is treated with enhanced encryption and security protocols.

9. THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURE & DATA TRANSFERS

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data with trusted service providers (such as cloud hosting providers in India) strictly to operate the App. We ensure these partners maintain the same level of data protection as required under Indian law.