Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23-March-2026

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Ekah Global Softwares ("we", "our", "us") operates multiple mobile applications, including but not limited to:

• LinkUp

• Unio

• Populus

• Chendhoor Masala​

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our applications.

 

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

Depending on the app and features used, we may collect:

• Phone number (for authentication)

• Name and profile details

• Email address (if provided)

• Profile information such as profession, company, skills, and social links

 

1.2 Contacts Information (LinkUp /Unio/Populus App Only)

The LinkUpapp may request access to your device contacts.

We use this data to:

• Identify which of your contacts are already using the app

• Enable networking and connection features

Important:

• We do NOT permanently store your full contact list

• We only process necessary contact data for matching purposes

• You can deny this permission and still use basic features

 

1.3 User-Generated Content

We collect information you provide such as:

• Profile details

• Business card scans (OCR data)

• Notes or custom entries

 

1.4 Usage Data

We may collect:

• App usage behavior

• Device information

• Crash logs and diagnostics

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Provide and improve app functionality

• Enable connections between users

• Personalize user experience

• Maintain security and prevent misuse

• Support features like expert search and recommendations

 

3. Data Sharing and Visibility

3.1 User-Controlled Sharing (Apps - LinkUp, Unio)

Our apps Linkup/Unio/Populus allow users to control what information is visible using:

• Circles (e.g., Friends, Work, Clients)

• Privacy settings

Your data is shared only based on your chosen visibility settings.

 

3.2 Public Profile Information

Some information may be visible to:

• Users in your network

• Users from your contacts (if enabled)

Only data marked as public will be shared.

 

3.3 Third-Party Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal data.

We may share limited data with trusted services such as:

• Google Firebase (authentication, database, analytics)

• Google Play Services

 

4. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard security measures including:

• Secure cloud storage (Firebase)

• Authentication via verified providers

• Access controls and permission-based visibility

Sensitive data such as phone numbers may be:

• Encrypted

• Hashed

• Access-controlled

 

5. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• As long as your account is active

• As needed to provide services

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

 

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Update your profile

• Delete your account

• Control visibility of your information

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Account Deletion

 

Users can request deletion of their account and associated data at any time.

 

To request account deletion:

- Email us at: support@ekahglobal.com

- Subject: Account Deletion Request

 

Upon receiving your request, we will:

- Verify your identity

- Delete your account and associated data within a reasonable time

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Alternatively, users may delete their account directly within the app (if available).

 

7. Permissions Used

The app may request the following permissions:

Contacts

Used to identify known users and enable networking features

Camera (if applicable)

Used for scanning business cards

Storage (if applicable)

Used for saving scanned or uploaded data

You can manage permissions in your device settings.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

Our apps are not intended for children under 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns:

Ekah Global Softwares
Email: support@ekahglobal.com
Website: https://www.ekahglobal.com/

 

App-Specific Section

LinkUp/Unio/Populus App

Ours apps Linkup/Unio/Populus are designed for professional and personal networking.-----------------------------

Key features include:

• Contact-based discovery of users

• Expert search based on profession and specialization

• Privacy-controlled sharing via circles

We ensure:

• Your contacts are used only for matching purposes

• Your data visibility is controlled by you

• No unauthorized access to private information

 

Chendhoor Masala App

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Consent

By using our apps, you agree to this Privacy Policy.