Privacy Policy for Reel Bharat

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

Last Updated: August 1, 2026


This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, storage, processing, transfer, usage, disclosure, and protection of personal data and information by RP Solution LLP ("Entity", "We", "Us", or "Our"), a Limited Liability Partnership incorporated and registered under the laws of India, having its registered office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

This Policy applies to all users, creators, advertisers, sellers, buyers, service providers, and visitors ("User", "You", or "Your") who download, install, access, or use the mobile application "Reel Bharat" ("App" or "Platform"), as well as any associated websites, APIs, or services provided by Us.

By accessing, downloading, installing, or using Reel Bharat, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy and Consent to the processing of Your personal data as described herein. If You do not agree with this Policy, please do not download, access, or use the App.


1.⁠ ⁠INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW


1.1 Purpose

Reel Bharat is a technology-driven, short-video marketplace and promotional intermediary platform connecting creators, businesses, service providers, buyers, and sellers. This Policy outlines Our practices regarding data privacy, rights granted to Us, and compliance with applicable legal frameworks.


1.2 Legal Framework

This Privacy Policy is published in compliance with:

* Section 43A and Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act").

* Rule 4 of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 ("SPDI Rules").

* Rule 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 ("IT Rules, 2021").

* The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), as applicable upon enforcement.

* Google Play Developer Policies regarding data safety and privacy.


1.3 Updates and Modifications

RP Solution LLP reserves the right to modify, amend, update, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal, technical, or business developments. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Policy within the App or on Our website. Continued use of the App following any updates constitutes Your acceptance of the revised Policy.


2.⁠ ⁠INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect various categories of information directly from You, automatically through Your device, and from third-party services to deliver, secure, and improve the Platform.


2.1 Personal Information

When You register an account, set up a profile, or communicate with Us, We may collect:

* Identity Data: Full name, username, age, gender, and profile photo.

* Contact Data: Mobile number, email address, physical address, business location, and city.

* Business & Verification Data: Business name, GST details, commercial listing details, vehicle/property registration details (if provided for listings), and professional profiles.

* Account Credentials: Passwords, PINs, and authentication tokens.

* Communication Data: In-app messages, customer support communications, feedback, and survey responses.


2.2 User-Generated Content (UGC)


We collect, process, and store the content You upload, publish, or transmit via Reel Bharat, including:

* Short videos, reels, promotional clips, audio tracks, and images.

* Descriptions, product/service listings, pricing, offer details, and tags.

* Public comments, ratings, reviews, likes, shares, and chat interactions with other Users.


2.3 Device & Usage Information (Automatically Collected)

To ensure optimal performance and security, We automatically collect:

* Device Identifiers: Device model, hardware model, IMEI, Android ID, Advertising ID (GAID), and Unique Device Identifiers (UDID).

* Technical Data: Operating system version, language preferences, IP address, network carrier, browser type, and app performance metrics.

* Usage & Log Data: Feature usage duration, video view logs, clickstream data, search queries, crash logs, and diagnostic reports.


2.4 Location Information

Subject to Your explicit permission, We collect precise or approximate location data (via GPS, Wi-Fi, or cell towers) for:

* Displaying localized advertisements and nearby business/classified listings.

* Enhancing search relevance based on geographic proximity.

* Fraud detection and regional regulatory compliance.


3.⁠ ⁠CAMERA, MICROPHONE, AND DEVICE PERMISSIONS

To enable core features of the App, Reel Bharat may request access to specific permissions on Your mobile device:

| Permission | Core Purpose |

|---|---|

| Camera | To allow You to record reels/videos, capture photos of products, vehicles, properties, or service setups directly within the App. |

| Microphone | To record audio during video creation, voiceovers, and promotional audio messaging. |

| Photo / Media / Storage | To select and upload existing videos, images, and collateral from Your device gallery to publish as listings or profile assets. |

| Location | To identify Your location and present local listings, businesses, and targeted buyers/sellers nearby. |

| Notifications | To deliver updates, direct message alerts, lead notifications, promotional updates, and account security alerts. |

You may revoke or disable these permissions at any time through Your device settings. However, disabling these permissions may render certain features (e.g., video creation or localized search) unavailable.


4.⁠ ⁠ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) FEATURES & DISCLAIMERS

Reel Bharat integrates third-party and proprietary Artificial Intelligence ("AI") tools to assist Users in generating promotional content, scripts, captions, hashtags, subtitles, voiceovers, and visual enhancements.


4.1 Usage of AI Tools

By using AI-assisted features on Reel Bharat, You acknowledge and agree that:

* User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for reviewing, editing, and verifying all AI-generated text, audio, and visual outputs before publishing them on the Platform.

* No Guarantee of Accuracy: RP Solution LLP does not warrant or guarantee that AI outputs will be accurate, complete, original, error-free, non-infringing, or fit for any particular commercial purpose.

* No Intellectual Property Guarantees: We do not guarantee that AI-generated content can be protected under copyright or intellectual property laws.

* Third-Party Processing: Prompts or inputs provided to AI tools may be processed by third-party AI sub-processors adhering to strict privacy standards.


5.⁠ ⁠USER CONTENT OWNERSHIP AND LICENCE


5.1 Content Ownership

You retain all ownership rights and intellectual property in the original content You create, upload, or publish on Reel Bharat.


5.2 Worldwide Licence Granted to RP Solution LLP

By uploading, posting, or distributing content on or through Reel Bharat, You grant RP Solution LLP a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable, perpetual, and irrevocable licence to:

* Host, store, reproduce, modify, adapt, reformat, aggregate, publish, translate, display, and perform such content globally.

* Distribute, stream, promote, advertise, and syndicate Your content across any media formats and through any media channels (including third-party platforms and marketing campaigns).

* Generate thumbnails, previews, transcripts, and metadata from Your content to optimize searchability and platform functionality.

This licence shall survive account deletion or termination of services solely to the extent necessary for archival, legal compliance, backup, fraud prevention, and content already shared or distributed by other Users.


6.⁠ ⁠MARKETPLACE INTERMEDIARY DISCLAIMER

RP Solution LLP operates Reel Bharat purely as an online platform and technology intermediary connecting creators, buyers, sellers, service providers, and advertisers.

* No Verification or Endorsement: RP Solution LLP does not independently verify, audit, endorse, guarantee, or take ownership of any products, services, properties, vehicles, businesses, or claims listed on the Platform.

* No Direct Sales/Transactions: RP Solution LLP is not a party to any contract, negotiation, sale, delivery, payment, or agreement entered into between Users on or off the Platform.

* Due Diligence Notice: Users are strongly advised to perform their own independent due diligence, physical verification, legal checks, and risk assessments before making payments, entering contracts, or sharing sensitive details with any third party discovered via Reel Bharat.


7.⁠ ⁠INTERMEDIARY PROTECTION UNDER INDIAN LAWS


7.1 Safe Harbour Protection

RP Solution LLP claims full safe harbour protection as an Intermediary under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.


7.2 Absence of Active Role

RP Solution LLP does not:

* Initiate the transmission of User content.

* Select the receiver of the transmission (except through automated algorithmic matching).

* Select or modify the information contained in the transmission, except for technical formatting.


7.3 Grievance and Takedown

Upon receiving actual knowledge or court/government orders regarding unlawful content hosted on the App, RP Solution LLP will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to such material in accordance with applicable laws.


8.⁠ ⁠USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS


When using Reel Bharat, You explicitly agree and covenant that You will:

* Provide truthful, accurate, and updated personal and business details.

* Possess all necessary titles, rights, licences, permits, and consents to publish the uploaded content.

* Comply with all local, state, national, and international laws, including consumer protection, tax, and intellectual property laws.

* Maintain the confidentiality of Your account credentials and assume sole responsibility for all activities conducted under Your account.


9.⁠ ⁠PROHIBITED CONTENT AND USAGE


You agree NOT to host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, store, update, or share any information or content on Reel Bharat that:

* Belongs to another person and to which You do not have any right.

* Is grossly harmful, harassing, blasphemous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, pedophilic, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially/ethnically objectionable.

* Promotes illegal gambling, betting, unauthorized financial schemes, or multi-level marketing (MLM) scams.

* Infringes any patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, or other proprietary rights.

* Violates any law for the time being in force in India or elsewhere.

* Deceives or misleads the addressee about the origin of the message or knowingly communicates any misinformation.

* Impersonates another person or entity.

* Contains software viruses, malware, trojan horses, or any code designed to disrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer resource.

* Threatens the unity, integrity, defense, security, or sovereignty of India, friendly relations with foreign states, or public order.


10.⁠ ⁠PURPOSE OF DATA USAGE


RP Solution LLP uses collected information for the following specific commercial and legal purposes:

* Service Provisioning: To create accounts, operate features, facilitate communications, and enable marketplace interactions.

* Transaction Facilitation: To process subscription plans, promotional boosts, ad purchases, and campaign upgrades.

* Personalization & Algorithmic Matching: To recommend relevant short videos, local products, and targeted advertisements.

* Customer Support: To address enquiries, technical bugs, and platform disputes.

* Platform Security: To monitor suspicious traffic, prevent fraud, detect fake listings, and enforce Our Terms of Service.

* Marketing Communications: To send SMS, email, and push notifications regarding updates, offers, and platform enhancements (Users may opt-out of marketing emails/SMS at any time).

* Legal Compliance: To fulfill obligations under applicable regulations and comply with legal or judicial authorities.


11.⁠ ⁠DATA SHARING AND THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURES


RP Solution LLP does not sell Your personal data to third parties. We may share information with trusted third parties under strict confidentiality agreements for operational purposes:

* Service Providers & Vendors: Cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud), content delivery networks (CDNs), AI API providers, SMS gateways, and customer support infrastructure.

* Analytics & Performance Partners: Third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase) to analyze user interaction, app performance, and crash logs.

* Payment Gateways: RBI-regulated third-party payment aggregators to process financial transactions securely.

* Law Enforcement & Legal Demands: Government bodies, regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, or courts when mandated by law or court order.

* Corporate Restructuring: In the event of a merger, acquisition, joint venture, or asset sale involving RP Solution LLP, Your data may be transferred as a business asset under binding privacy assurances.


12.⁠ ⁠PAYMENT INFORMATION AND TRANSACTIONS

* Third-Party Payment Gateways: All payments made on Reel Bharat for promotional plans, ad boosts, or subscriptions are processed by PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment gateways.

* No Storage of Financial Credentials: RP Solution LLP does not store, handle, or collect credit/debit card details, UPI PINs, net banking credentials, or wallet passwords on its servers.

* Governing Terms: Transactions are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the respective third-party payment gateway providers.


13.⁠ ⁠ADVERTISING AND MARKETING PRACTICES

* Third-Party Advertisements: Reel Bharat may display third-party advertisements. Advertisers may use cookies, device identifiers, or tracking technologies to measure ad effectiveness and serve targeted ads.

* Opt-Out Controls: You can reset Your device Advertising ID (GAID) or adjust personalized ad preferences through Your device's operating system settings.


14.⁠ ⁠COOKIES AND MOBILE TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Mobile applications do not use standard browser cookies in the traditional sense; however, Reel Bharat uses equivalent tracking technologies:

* Software Development Kits (SDKs): Integrated third-party SDKs (e.g., Firebase, crash analytics) to collect device information and performance data.

* Local Storage: Caching data locally on Your device to speed up app performance and store user preferences.


15.⁠ ⁠DATA SECURITY MEASURES

RP Solution LLP implements industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, access controls, secure cloud infrastructure, and periodic system audits to protect Your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

⁠Disclaimer: While We strive to maintain robust security protocols, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. RP Solution LLP cannot guarantee absolute data security against deliberate, illegal cyberattacks or unauthorized breaches beyond reasonable commercial control.



16.⁠ ⁠DATA RETENTION POLICY

* We retain Your Personal Information for as long as Your account remains active or as needed to provide services on Reel Bharat.

* Upon account termination or written deletion request, We will delete or anonymize Your personal data within reasonable timeframes, except where retention is legally required for compliance with tax, legal, regulatory, dispute resolution, or anti-fraud obligations under Indian law.


17.⁠ ⁠ACCOUNT DELETION AND DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS

In compliance with Google Play Developer Policies and Indian data protection framework, You have full control over Your data:


17.1 How to Delete Your Account

You can request account and data deletion through either of the following methods:

* In-App: Navigate to Settings > Account > Delete Account within the Reel Bharat App.

* Email Request: Send an explicit deletion request from Your registered email address to support@reelbharat.com.


17.2 Consequence of Deletion

Upon account deletion, Your profile, uploaded videos, and active listings will be removed from public view. Certain residual data (e.g., historical billing records or fraud prevention logs) may be retained as mandated by applicable legal frameworks.


18.⁠ ⁠CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

* Reel Bharat is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction).

* We do not knowingly solicit, collect, or process personal data from children under the age of 18 without verifiable parental/legal guardian consent.

* If We discover that a child under 18 has submitted personal data without authorization, We will take immediate steps to delete such information and terminate the account.


19.⁠ ⁠THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND EXTERNAL SERVICES

Reel Bharat may contain links, banners, or embeds directing You to third-party websites, external marketplaces, or communication channels (e.g., WhatsApp, phone calls, external websites). RP Solution LLP has no control over, and accepts no responsibility or liability for, the privacy practices, content, safety, or policies of third-party external services. Users visit and interact with external links entirely at their own risk.


20.⁠ ⁠LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Indian law, RP Solution LLP, its partners, designated officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall NOT be liable for:

* Any indirect, incidental, punitive, special, consequential, or exemplary damages whatsoever.

* Any loss of profits, revenues, business opportunities, data, goodwill, or commercial reputation.

* Any transaction, arrangement, contract, fraud, or dispute occurring between Users (buyers, sellers, service providers, or advertisers) on or off the App.

* Technical glitches, platform interruptions, server downtimes, or loss of content beyond reasonable operational control.


21.⁠ ⁠INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RP Solution LLP, its partners, officers, employees, representatives, and agents from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, legal fees, or demands arising out of or related to:

* Your access to, or use of, Reel Bharat.

* User Generated Content uploaded, posted, or transmitted by You.

* Your breach or violation of this Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, or any applicable Indian law.

* Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or contractual rights.


22.⁠ ⁠GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute, claim, legal action, or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Policy or the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent Courts located at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.


23.⁠ ⁠GRIEVANCE OFFICER DETAILS

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and Rules made thereunder (including IT Rules, 2021), the details of the Grievance Redressal Officer for Reel Bharat are provided below:

* Name: [To be updated]

* Designation: Grievance Officer

* Entity Name: RP Solution LLP

* Office Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

* Grievance Email: support@reelbharat.com

The Grievance Officer will acknowledge receipts of complaints within 24 hours and endeavor to redress complaints within the timelines stipulated under applicable Indian law.


24.⁠ ⁠CONTACT US & CORPORATE DETAILS

If You have any questions, feedback, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, You may contact Us through the following details:

Legal Entity: RP Solution LLP

Registered Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

* Primary Support Email: support@reelbharat.com

* Alternate Email: reelbharatapp@gmail.com

* Customer Contact Number: +91 9016060691