Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Scope & General Information

Privacy Policy Scope

This privacy policy explains the nature, scope, and processing of data for the mobile application Khonglei Matam - Meetei Heritage & Clan Classifier.

Data Storage & User Privacy

We respect your privacy. Khonglei Matam does not harvest, track, or sell your personal data. By default, user-entered tasks, daily habits, calendar reminders, lineage searches, and family trees are saved locally on your device. If you optionally choose to sign in with Google, family tree data and subscription statuses can be securely backed up to encrypted cloud storage strictly for account restoration purposes.

Data Processing & Third-Party Services

Google Sign-In Authentication

Google Sign-In is used strictly to authenticate your account session and synchronize your optional cloud backups. We do not store your passwords, personal contacts, or private email contents on our servers.

In-App Subscriptions & Payments

If you purchase a Khonglei Matam Pro Subscription (Monthly: ₹50/month, 6-Month: ₹270, or Yearly: ₹510/year with 15% OFF), payments are processed securely through Google Play Store Billing or Apple App Store. We do not collect or store any payment card numbers, bank accounts, or financial credentials.

Community Feedback & Missing Surname Submissions

When you submit missing indigenous surnames, clan corrections, or feedback through the in-app community portal, the submitted cultural data is reviewed to enrich the open heritage database. No personal tracking information or device identifiers are shared publicly.

Advertising (Google AdMob)

For users on the free tier, the application uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect anonymous device metrics and advertising IDs in compliance with Google Play and Apple policies to serve non-personalized or personalized ads. Pro subscribers enjoy a completely ad-free experience.

Intellectual Property & Copyright Policy

App Content & Trademarks

All software code, brand assets, app logo, UI/UX design elements, and compiled dataset structures within Khonglei Matam are protected under applicable intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction, reverse engineering, or distribution of app assets without explicit permission is prohibited.

Heritage Data & Cultural Content Attribution

Genealogical records, Yek Salai (clan) classifications, and historical heritage information in Khonglei Matam are compiled for educational, reference, and cultural preservation purposes. We respect traditional knowledge and heritage sources.

Copyright Infringement & Takedown Requests

If you are a copyright owner or an authorized representative and believe that any content provided within Khonglei Matam infringes upon your rights, please send a notification to our support team at sanamaheelainingleechatkanglei@gmail.com for prompt review and resolution.

Your Rights & Data Control

Data Control & Local Storage

Since your primary app data is stored on your device, you have full control over your information. You can reset app data or uninstall the application at any time to instantly remove all locally stored data.

Contact & Support

For questions or feedback regarding this application or your privacy, please contact:

Khonglei Matam App Support
Email: sanamaheelainingleechatkanglei@gmail.com