We built Sologram on a single promise — your private life stays private. This policy explains exactly what data we collect (spoiler: almost nothing), how we protect you, and what your rights are.
Sologram is a private social media application developed and maintained from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at support@sologram.in.
Sologram is designed with a privacy-by-default architecture. The vast majority of the app functions entirely offline with zero data collection.
| Data Type | Collected? | Where Stored | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your name / bio | ✅ You set it | Device localStorage only | Display on your profile — never sent anywhere |
| Photos & videos | ✅ You upload | Device localStorage only | Display in your private feed — never uploaded |
| Post stats (likes/views) | ✅ You set them | Device localStorage only | Display on your posts — never sent to a server |
| Mood tags | ✅ You choose | Device localStorage only | Show on post cards and On This Day memories |
| Circle posts | ✅ When shared | Firebase (encrypted, Circle only) | Visible only to members who hold the invite code |
| Posting streak data | ✅ Auto-tracked | Device localStorage only | Display streak count and milestones |
| Email address | ❌ Never | — | Not required — no account system |
| Phone number | ❌ Never | — | Not collected at any point |
| Location data | ❌ Never | — | Not requested or tracked |
| Device ID / IMEI | ❌ Never | — | Not collected |
| Browsing / behavior | ❌ Never | — | No analytics or tracking SDKs |
To provide core features of Sologram, the app requests the following device permissions on Android and iOS. All permissions are requested only when you use the relevant feature — we never request permissions in the background.
| Permission | Platform | Why We Need It | When Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | Android & iOS | To let you capture photos and videos directly in-app and post them to your private feed or share in a Circle Chat | Only when you tap the camera icon to take a new photo or video |
| Photo Library / Gallery | Android & iOS | To let you select existing photos and videos from your device gallery and upload them to your private posts or Circle Chat messages | Only when you tap "Upload from Gallery" in the post creation screen |
| Microphone | Android & iOS | Required by some devices when recording video with audio through the in-app camera | Only during video recording — never used for audio recording alone |
| Notifications | Android & iOS | To deliver "On This Day" memory alerts, posting streak reminders, and Circle Chat message notifications from group members | On first launch — you can deny this and all features still work |
| Internet Access | Android & iOS | Required to sync Circle posts and Circle Chat messages with other group members via Firebase | Always — needed for Circle features only; private posts work fully offline |
The Circle feature allows you to optionally share selected posts with a private group of trusted people (family, partner, close friends). When you share a post to a Circle:
Sologram uses a minimal set of trusted third-party services. Each is listed below with details of what data, if any, they receive:
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebase | Google LLC | Circle post storage only | Encrypted Circle posts (only when you choose to share) |
| AdMob | Google LLC | Show ads for stat unlocks & streak freezes | Standard ad identifiers per Google's privacy policy |
| Google Play Store | Google LLC | App distribution (Android) | Governed by Google Play's own privacy terms |
Sologram does not use Facebook SDK, analytics platforms (Mixpanel, Amplitude, Segment), crash reporters, or any advertising networks beyond AdMob. We do not sell, trade, or share your data with any third party for marketing purposes.
Sologram is free to use. To support development, we show short ads in two specific situations:
These ads are served by Google AdMob. Google may use standard advertising identifiers on your device (e.g., Android Advertising ID) to serve relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized ads at any time through your Android device settings under Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization. Sologram does not receive or store any personal data from AdMob.
Device-stored data: All posts, stats, mood tags, streaks, and profile data stored locally can be deleted at any time by clearing the app's storage in your Android device settings, or by uninstalling the app. This data is not recoverable once deleted, as it exists only on your device.
Circle data: Posts shared to a Circle are stored on Firebase. To request deletion of Circle data, email support@sologram.in with the subject "Circle Data Deletion Request." We will process your request within 30 days.
We do not retain backups of your personal posts, photos, or profile on any server.
Sologram is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided information through the Circle feature, please contact us at support@sologram.in and we will promptly delete that data.
We take security seriously. Here is how your data is protected:
Under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India) and applicable data protection norms, you have the following rights:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated via an in-app notification. Continued use of Sologram after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
We will never change this policy in a way that reduces your privacy protections without explicit notice and consent.
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its amendments. Any disputes arising in connection with this policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.