📋 1. Overview
Nyaya ("we", "our", or "the app") is a mobile reference application for Indian laws and the penal code, available on Android and iOS. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information when you use our app.
No account required. Nyaya does not require you to register, sign in, or provide any personal information to use the app. Most features, including law browsing and search, work entirely offline.
🗂️ 2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information stored locally on your device
The following data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers:
- Bookmarked law sections you save for quick access
- Your browsing history within the app (sections viewed)
- App preferences (theme, font size, dark mode setting)
- Onboarding completion status
2.2 Information sent to third-party AI services
When you use the AI Legal Guidance or "What Did I Do?" features, the text of your query is sent to Anthropic's Claude API for processing. Do not include sensitive personal information (names, addresses, ID numbers) in your queries.
- Your typed question or situation description
- Relevant law section context (to help generate accurate answers)
2.3 What we do NOT collect
🔗 3. Third-Party Services
Nyaya uses the following external services. Each has its own privacy policy.
| Service | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic Claude API | AI legal guidance & situation analysis | Your AI query text only |
| Indian Kanoon API | Full-text law search & case references | Search keywords only |
| Google Fonts | Typography (loaded from CDN on first run) | Standard CDN request (no personal data) |
Anthropic's privacy policy: anthropic.com/privacy · Indian Kanoon's terms: indiankanoon.org/terms · Google Fonts: policies.google.com/privacy
🔐 4. App Permissions
| Permission | Why it's needed |
|---|---|
| INTERNET | Required only for AI guidance and law search features. The app is fully functional offline for browsing law sections. |
| CALL_PHONE (Android) | Allows tapping emergency / legal helpline numbers displayed in the app to initiate a call directly. |
🛡️ 5. Data Security & Storage
All user-generated data (bookmarks, preferences, history) is stored locally on your device using the platform's native storage APIs (SharedPreferences / SQLite). This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly share it.
AI queries are transmitted over HTTPS to Anthropic's servers. We do not store, log, or have access to the content of your AI queries on our end.
Uninstalling the app permanently deletes all locally stored data from your device.
👶 6. Children's Privacy
Nyaya is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through the AI query feature, please contact us and we will ensure that information is not retained.
⚖️ 7. Your Rights & Choices
- Access & deletion — All your data is on your device. Clear it anytime from the app's Settings screen or by uninstalling the app.
- AI opt-out — Simply avoid using the AI guidance features. All other features work fully offline with no data transmission.
- Data portability — Your bookmarks and history are stored in standard SQLite / preference files accessible via your device's backup system.
📝 8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we will revise the "Effective" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify you via an in-app notice on next launch. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
✉️ 9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out:
Email: theappsconnect@gmail.com
We aim to respond within 72 hours.