Privacy Policy
Amrita: The Tradition & Census
Last updated: September 6, 2026
Developer: CuriousPocket Contact: amrita.shivambu@gmail.com Website: shivambu.app
1. Introduction
Welcome to Amrita: The Tradition & Census ("the App"), developed by CuriousPocket. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information.
2. Who We Are
CuriousPocket is the developer of Amrita: The Tradition & Census, a wellness and community platform dedicated to the ancient practice of Shivambu therapy.
3. Information We Collect
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Account Information:
- Email address
- Username / display name
- Language preference
- Data from Census
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Census Data (100% voluntary): Users may choose to participate in the Shivambu Census by voluntarily submitting information about their practice including:
- How long they have been practising
- Methods used
- General location (country/region โ not precise)
- Religious or spiritual affiliation (used to understand whether certain traditions correlate with practice adoption; can be skipped)
- Personal experience and results
- Any other information they choose to share
This Census data is:
- Entirely voluntary โ never required
- Used only to map the global Shivambu community
- Shared in anonymous aggregate form only
- Never linked to your personal identity publicly
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User Generated Content (voluntary):
- Stories and testimonials you choose to share
- Forum posts and discussions
- Profile information you choose to provide
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Location (voluntary): Users may choose to add their location to appear on the Shivambu world map. This is entirely optional and limited to:
- Country
- Region/State
- City
We do NOT collect or store:
- Precise addresses
- Street level location
- GPS or device location
- Any location data without explicit user consent
Your city location on the map helps build a beautiful picture of the global Shivambu community โ nothing more.
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We do NOT collect:
- Any data without your explicit consent
- Precise physical location
- Financial information
- Formal medical records or diagnoses. Census health/wellness experiences shared voluntarily are separate from medical records.
- Information from anyone under 18 years of age
4. How We Use Information
We use the information collected to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Build the global Shivambu practitioner census
- Display community content โ videos, methods, stories
- Enable forum discussions between practitioners
- Support multilingual access
- Respond to support questions
- Improve the app experience
5. User Generated Content
Users may share stories, forum posts and testimonials. All content is:
- Publicly visible to other registered users
- Subject to our community guidelines
- Subject to removal if deemed inappropriate
- Moderated by our admin team
6. Community Features
Amrita includes community features including:
- Forum โ discussions between practitioners
- Stories โ shared testimonials
- Census โ anonymous practitioner data
- Invite system โ users may invite other practitioners
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers who help us operate the app
- When required by law
8. Health Disclaimer
Amrita: The Tradition & Census โ The Shivambu World provides information about traditional wellness practices for educational purposes only. This content does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any wellness practice.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
10. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account at any time directly from your Profile page in the app, or by contacting amrita.shivambu@gmail.com.
11. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
Contact us at: amrita.shivambu@gmail.com
12. Third Party Services
Our app uses:
- YouTube โ for embedded videos (subject to YouTube's privacy policy)
- OpenStreetMap โ for location features (no personal data shared)
13. Age Restrictions
Amrita: The Tradition & Census is restricted to users aged 18 and older. By creating an account, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old.
We use an automated verification process (including a human-verification check) at registration to help confirm eligibility. This process is not a substitute for government ID verification and cannot guarantee the accuracy of a user's stated age.
If we become aware that a user under 18 has created an account, we will suspend the account and delete any associated personal information as soon as reasonably possible. If you believe a minor has accessed the app, please contact us immediately at amrita.shivambu@gmail.com.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Us
Amrita: The Tradition & Census
Email: amrita.shivambu@gmail.com Website: shivambu.app
This is not medical advice.