Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9 November 2026

Kalakar ("we", "us") is operated by Agasthya Malchapure. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why, and the choices you have. We process personal data in line with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

1. Data we collect

• Account data: name, email address and password (stored only in encrypted, hashed form).
• Profile data you choose to add: photo, username, crafts, experience, city, languages, bio, portfolio links, credits, training.
• Approximate location: if you allow it, we store your location rounded to about 1 km. Other members never see it — they only see your city and an approximate distance.
• Content: posts, photos, videos, comments, casting calls, applications, self-tapes, messages, reviews and reports.
• Technical data: basic logs needed to run and secure the service (for example, IP address and device type in server logs).

2. Why we use it

• To run Kalakar: show your profile, match calls and people near you, deliver messages and notifications.
• To keep members safe: review casting calls, handle reports, prevent spam, fraud and abuse.
• To process payments and subscriptions, when those features are available.
• To send service emails (for example password resets and, if you opt in, updates about calls near you).

We do not sell your personal data.

3. What is public

Your profile, posts and live casting calls are visible to anyone with the link, so that filmmakers can discover you. Messages, applications, self-tapes, your exact location and your email address are private.

4. Service providers

We use trusted providers to host and run Kalakar, including Supabase (database, login and file storage), Vercel (website hosting), Sentry (error reports, which include your account ID but not your name or email) and Cloudflare Turnstile (bot protection on sign-in and sign-up). Payment and email providers will be used when those features launch. They process data only on our instructions.

5. How long we keep data

We keep your data while your account is active. When you delete your account, your profile and content are deleted from our live systems. Limited records may be kept where the law requires it, and backups are overwritten on a rolling basis.

6. Your rights

• Access and correct your data at any time from Edit profile.
• Delete your account and data from Edit profile → Delete my account.
• Withdraw consent for location at any time by changing your browser or phone settings.
• Raise a grievance or ask questions by writing to kalakarsupport@gmail.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.

7. Age

Kalakar is for people aged 18 and above. Profiles for child artists must be created and managed by a parent or legal guardian, who is responsible for all activity on that profile.

8. Security

Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS). Access to data is controlled by strict database rules so members can only see and change what they are allowed to. No system is perfectly secure, so please use a strong password.

9. Changes

We will post any changes on this page and update the date above.

10. Contact / Grievance Officer

Agasthya Malchapure — kalakarsupport@gmail.com