Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 25, 2026

1. Introduction

TeluguVaru ("we", "us", or "our") operates teluguvaru.org, a community platform for the Telugu community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Name and email address when you create an account
  • Profile information such as city, state, bio, and phone number
  • Content you post: news, events, business listings, forum topics, and comments
  • Authentication data when you sign in via Google or Facebook

We also automatically collect:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
  • Device information
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Display your public profile and content on the platform
  • Send you community updates, event reminders, and notifications
  • Improve the platform and develop new features
  • Ensure safety and prevent abuse or spam
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers — Supabase (database & auth), Vercel (hosting), Twilio (SMS), Resend (email)
  • Law enforcement — when required by law or to protect safety
  • Other users — your public profile, posts, and forum contributions are visible to all visitors

5. Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by:

Upon request, we will delete your account and personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

6. Facebook Login Data

If you sign in using Facebook, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Facebook as permitted by your Facebook privacy settings. We use this information solely to create and manage your TeluguVaru account. We do not post to your Facebook profile or access your friends list.

To revoke TeluguVaru's access to your Facebook data, visit Facebook App Settings and remove TeluguVaru.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to sign in.

8. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), row-level security on our database, and secure authentication via Supabase. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

TeluguVaru is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the site or sending an email. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: