Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 13, 2025

At Sparsh Mukthi, your privacy is our top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our touchless control system, website, and application.

1. Information We Collect

  • Non-Personal Data: Device type, operating system, browser information, and usage statistics for improving system performance.
  • Gesture Data: Hand movements captured via webcam are processed locally in real-time and are never stored or transmitted to any server.
  • Voice Commands: Spoken commands are processed locally on your device using offline speech recognition. No voice data is recorded, stored, or sent externally.
  • Contact Information: Email address and name only if you voluntarily submit through contact forms or during account registration.
  • Analytics Data: Anonymous usage patterns to understand feature adoption and improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide, maintain, and improve Sparsh Mukthi's gesture and voice control functionality.
  • To personalize your experience and adapt to your usage patterns through local AI learning.
  • To respond to user queries, feedback, and support requests.
  • To send important notifications about updates, security alerts, or service changes (only if you've opted in).
  • To conduct research and development for better accessibility features.

3. Data Protection & Security

  • We operate on a privacy-first design principle. All gesture and voice recognition happens locally on your device.
  • We do not store, record, or transmit any gesture or voice data to external servers.
  • Offline functionality: Core features work without internet connection, ensuring your data never leaves your device.
  • We use industry-standard encryption protocols for any data transmitted during account management or updates.
  • Camera and microphone access is requested only when needed and can be revoked at any time through system settings.
  • Regular security audits are conducted to identify and fix potential vulnerabilities.

4. Your Rights

  • Right to Transparency: You have full visibility into what data we collect and how it's used.
  • Right to Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
  • Right to Control: Disable gesture or voice features individually based on your preferences.
  • No Personal Data Required: You can use Sparsh Mukthi's core features without providing any personal information.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time.

5. Third-Party Tools & Services

  • Our website may use Google Fonts for typography, which may collect limited data under Google's privacy policy.
  • YouTube embeds on our website for tutorials and demos, governed by YouTube's privacy terms.
  • Firebase for user authentication and analytics, with data minimization practices in place.
  • GitHub links for open-source code repositories and community engagement.
  • We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Camera & Microphone Permissions

  • Sparsh Mukthi requires camera access for gesture recognition and microphone access for voice commands.
  • All processing happens locally on your device. No video or audio is recorded or transmitted.
  • You can revoke these permissions anytime through your device settings, though it will disable respective features.
  • LED indicators on your device will show when camera/microphone is active.

7. Children's Privacy

Sparsh Mukthi is designed for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately for removal.

8. Data Retention

  • Gesture and voice data: Not stored (processed in real-time only).
  • Account information: Retained until you request deletion.
  • Analytics data: Anonymized and retained for up to 2 years for service improvement.

9. International Users

While Sparsh Mukthi is based in India, we support users globally. If you're accessing from outside India, please note that your data (if any is collected) will be processed in accordance with Indian data protection laws and this privacy policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your data, please reach out:

Email: support@sparshmukthi.com
Website: www.sparsh-mukthi.xyz
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11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy regularly. For significant changes, we will notify users via email or in-app notification.

Thank you for trusting Sparsh Mukthi. We are committed to protecting your privacy while delivering an innovative, touchless experience.