Data Deletion Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: March 2026

This page explains how Gilery handles data deletion, in compliance with Google Play Store policies, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), and GDPR.

1. Our Core Promise

2. What Data Exists & How to Delete It

A. Search History (Local — on your device only)

Your search history is stored only in your device's local storage (browser/app cache). To delete it:

• Android App: Go to Settings → Apps → Gilery → Storage → Clear Data / Clear Cache
• Browser: Clear your browser's site data for gilery.onrender.com
• Uninstall App: Uninstalling the app automatically deletes all local data

B. Ghost Chat Messages

All Ghost Chat messages are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers within 30 seconds of being sent. No action is needed from you. After 30 seconds, even Gilery cannot recover these messages.

C. Server Logs (Technical)

Anonymous server logs (which do not contain personal identifiers) are automatically deleted within 7 days. No action needed.

D. Location Data

Location is processed in real-time and never stored. There is nothing to delete.

3. Submit a Formal Data Deletion Request

If you believe any of your data exists on our servers (e.g., from a server log containing your IP address), you may submit a formal deletion request:

• Email: asoom3916@gmail.com
• Subject: "DATA DELETION REQUEST"
• Include: Date(s) of use, approximate time, your IP address if known

We will process your request within 30 days as required under DPDPA 2023 and confirm deletion in writing.

4. Compliance References

• Google Play Data Safety requirements — ✅ Compliant (no account system, data deletion process available)
• DPDPA 2023 Section 12 — Right to erasure — ✅ Honoured within 30 days
• GDPR Article 17 — Right to be forgotten — ✅ Honoured within 30 days for EU users