Introduction

Macmerise ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your phone number when you use our iPhone application ("App") in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

Information We Collect

Phone Number

We collect your mobile phone number exclusively for the following purposes:

• To send you a One-Time Password (OTP) for account verification
• To authenticate your identity when you log into the App
• To ensure the security of your account
• To comply with regulatory requirements for user verification

How We Use Your Information

Your phone number is used strictly for:

• Authentication: Sending OTP codes via SMS to verify your identity
• Security: Protecting your account from unauthorized access
• Account Recovery: Helping you regain access to your account if needed

Additional Data Access

Camera and Photos

• We access your device's camera and photo library only when you choose to update your Dopamine Case display
• Photos are processed locally on your device and transmitted directly to your case via NFC
• We do not store or upload your photos to our servers

NFC Access

• We use NFC to communicate with your Dopamine Case for display updates
• No personal data is stored on the NFC chip

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your phone number to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share your phone number with Twilio, our SMS service provider, solely to deliver OTP messages to you
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by Indian law, court order, or directions from government authorities
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Macmerise, our users, or others as permitted by law

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your phone number:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/SSL
• Secure storage of your information with access controls
• Limited access to personal information only to authorized personnel who need it to operate our services
• Regular review of our security practices

Data Retention

We retain your phone number only for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by Indian law. If you delete your account, we will delete your phone number from our active systems within 90 days, except where longer retention is mandated by law or regulatory requirements.

Your Rights

Under Indian law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate information
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent for processing your phone number (note: this may result in termination of services)
• Grievance Redressal: File a complaint with our Grievance Officer (details below)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Grievance Officer.

Data Localization

Your phone number and associated data are processed through our systems and our service provider Twilio. Twilio may process and store data in various locations globally as part of their service infrastructure. By using our App, you consent to this processing.

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect phone numbers or any personal information from minors. If you are under 18, please use this App only with parental consent.

Third-Party Services

We use Twilio as our SMS service provider to send OTP messages. Twilio is bound by their own privacy policy and terms of service, and is only authorized to use your phone number for delivering our OTP messages. You can learn more about Twilio's privacy practices at https://www.twilio.com/legal/privacy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy in the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an in-app notification

Grievance Officer

In accordance with Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:

The Grievance Officer shall address your concerns within 30 days from the date of receipt of grievance.

Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Consent

By providing your phone number and using our OTP authentication service, you expressly consent to the collection, use, and storage of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Mumbai, India.