Account Deletion & Data Retention Policy

At Zaruda, we believe in giving you full control over your personal data. This policy explains how you can delete your account and what happens to your data when you do.

1. What Data is Deleted?

When you request account deletion, the following data will be permanently and securely removed from our active systems:

• Your profile information (full name, phone number, bio, profile photo).
• Your uploaded posts, photos, videos, and reels.
• Your likes, comments, and follower records.
• Your uploaded Aadhaar & PAN KYC verification document images.

2. Data We May Retain

We only retain data that we are legally or contractually obligated to keep:

• Financial Records: Transaction details, invoice records, and billing history associated with subscription purchases will be retained in accordance with financial regulations and tax compliance audits.
• Audit Logs: Operational audit trails for security operations may be kept for a limited period in a de-identified format.

3. How to Request Account Deletion

You can request deletion in two ways:

Method A: Inside the App

1. Open the Zaruda app and navigate to the Settings screen.
2. Tap on the Account section.
3. Select Delete Account and confirm your request.

Method B: Online Deletion Request Form