Privacy Policy
We believe in transparency. Here is exactly what we collect, why we collect it, and what we never do with it.
1. Information We Collect
SahiDawa collects only what is absolutely necessary to verify medicines and keep you safe.
- Medicine barcode or image scans — used only for verification
- Location data — only if you use pharmacy finder, never stored
- Voice input — processed locally, never uploaded without consent
- We do not collect your name, phone number, or Aadhaar
2. How We Use Your Data
- Medicine scans are verified against the CDSCO database only
- Anonymous scan reports may build our counterfeit heatmap
- No personal data is shared with advertisers or third parties
3. Cookies
SahiDawa uses only essential cookies such as your language preference. We do not use tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies of any kind.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following trusted services, each with their own privacy policy:
5. Data Security
SahiDawa is fully open source — our code is publicly auditable on GitHub. We follow secure coding practices and never store sensitive health data beyond what is needed for verification.
6. Children's Privacy
SahiDawa is built for all citizens of India, including families. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
7. Contact Us
For privacy-related queries, reach us at:
contact@sahidawa.inOr join our community on Discord
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as SahiDawa grows. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.
SahiDawa is free, open-source, and built for 1.4 billion Indians. No ads. No premium. No data sold. Ever.