GOKUL RAJENDRAN operates and manages two applications: Govardhan India and Govardhan International (collectively referred to as “Govardhan Apps”).
Both apps are provided as educational and informational platforms.
- Govardhan India: An educational application focused on biodiversity, traditional knowledge, and cultural learning.
- Govardhan International: A crowdsourced, community-based educational platform for biodiversity, medicinal knowledge, and global knowledge sharing (crowd-science model).
These Services are provided by GOKUL RAJENDRAN at no cost and are intended for use as they are.
This Privacy Policy informs users regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when using any Govardhan App.
Information Collection and Use
For better functionality and to support community participation, we may request certain personal information, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Date of Birth
- Country
- Phone number
- Profile photo
- User-uploaded photos, videos, and content
- Location data (to display nearby biodiversity and regional insights)
This information is used to enable user profiles, communication, community interactions, and location-based features such as nearby biodiversity posts.
We may store the information on secure servers, and some data may remain on your device. We do not sell or share personal information beyond what is described in this policy.
Crowdsourced Information Disclaimer
Govardhan International functions as a crowd-science social platform. Information shared in the app is posted by users, not by us.
We are not responsible for the accuracy, medical correctness, or reliability of any information shared by users within the app.
Users should verify, cross-check, and fact-check any biodiversity, medicinal, or health-related information before applying it in real life. Nothing in the app should be considered medical advice.
Community Interaction (No Direct Messaging)
Govardhan Apps allow users to interact and connect with each other through features such as likes, comments, and public posts. Users may also share external links in their profile bio to connect through platforms outside the Govardhan ecosystem.
The Govardhan Apps do not provide or support any direct messaging (DM) or private chat functionality.
All interactions within the app are public and visible to other users. We do not monitor interactions outside the app via external links placed in user profiles.
Third-Party Services
The apps may use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. These include but are not limited to:
Log Data
In case of errors, we collect Log Data through third-party services. This may include device IP address, device name, OS version, app configuration, time/date of usage, and other analytics data.
Cookies
Some third-party tools used in the apps may use cookies to collect information and improve services. You can manage or decline cookies through your device settings.
Security
We value your trust and use commercially acceptable methods to protect your information. However, no electronic transmission or storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to External Sites
Govardhan Apps may contain external links. These sites are not operated by us. We advise users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Children’s Privacy
Govardhan Apps do not target or knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If such data is discovered, we will delete it immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page.
This policy is effective as of 2025-01-01
Delete User Data
To delete your account or user data, please email us at gokul@govardhanapp.com. Your data will be removed from our servers.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: gokul@govardhanapp.com
This privacy policy includes modifications to support Govardhan India and Govardhan International.