Privacy Policy for Bharat Tube
Last Updated: September 2026 | Effective Date: Immediate
1 Introduction & Scope
At ZNM TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of our users ("User", "you", or "creator"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our video streaming and creator application, Bharat Tube, available on Google Play Store, iOS App Store, and via web browsers at bharattube.app.
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using Bharat Tube, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not access or use the application.
2 Developer & Entity Identification
Bharat Tube is officially engineered, published, and maintained by:
- Corporate Entity: ZNM TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
- Corporate Identification Number (CIN): U74999DL2021PTC382296
- Permanent Account Number (PAN): AABCZ7587K
- Registered Office Address: H.No. N-83 (Old No-155), Upper Ground Floor, Abul Fazal Enclave Part-1, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India - 110025
- Corporate Website: https://znmtechnologies.in/
- Platform Website: https://bharattube.app/
- Support & Compliance Email: support@znmtechnologies.in
3 Information We Collect
We collect information to deliver high-quality video streaming, manage creator channels, process transactions, and improve user experience:
A. Personal Information You Provide
- Account Credentials: Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Profile Image/Avatar, Password/OTP authentication data.
- Channel Details: Channel Name, Channel Description, Channel Banner Image, Social Media links.
- User-Generated Content: Uploaded videos, vertical shorts, thumbnails, video titles, hashtags, descriptions, playlist configurations, and comments.
- Live Streaming Data: Real-time audio and video streams broadcasted via the application, and live chat messages.
B. Automatically Collected Technical Data
- Device & Network Information: Device model, manufacturer, Operating System version (Android/iOS), unique device identifiers, mobile network information, and IP address.
- App Usage & Activity: Watch history, playback duration, liked/disliked videos, channels subscribed to, search queries, and engagement rewards.
- Crash & Performance Logs: Diagnostic data, stack traces, and error logs collected via Firebase Crashlytics to fix bugs.
C. Financial & In-App Purchase Information
- In-app purchases (such as Coin Plans or Premium Channel Subscriptions) are processed securely through Google Play In-App Billing or authorized payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe).
- We DO NOT store or access your credit card numbers, debit card numbers, CVVs, or UPI PINs on our servers.
- For creator payouts and withdrawal requests, we collect required payout details (such as UPI ID or Bank Account details) solely to process legitimate earnings in accordance with Indian tax and financial regulations.
4 Device Permissions Requested
The Bharat Tube application requests specific runtime permissions solely to provide core video creation, broadcasting, and playback features:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CAMERA | Required when you record videos/shorts within the app, take profile pictures, or start live video streaming. |
| RECORD_AUDIO (Microphone) | Required to capture audio when recording videos/shorts and during interactive live streaming broadcasts. |
| READ_MEDIA_VIDEO / STORAGE | Required to allow you to select and upload video files and thumbnails from your device gallery. |
| WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / DOWNLOADS | Used to save offline video downloads onto your device for offline playback within the application. |
| POST_NOTIFICATIONS | Required on Android 13+ to send alerts regarding new uploads from subscribed channels, live streams, and download completions. |
| INTERNET / ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | Required to stream videos, load feeds, communicate with backend APIs, and check network connectivity. |
5 Third-Party Services & SDK Disclosures
In compliance with Google Play Store Developer Policies, we disclose the third-party SDKs and service providers integrated within Bharat Tube:
- Google Mobile Ads (AdMob): Used to display banner, interstitial, native, and rewarded advertisements. AdMob may collect device identifiers (such as Google Advertising ID) in accordance with Google's Advertising Policies.
- Google Play Billing: Used to manage in-app purchases and subscriptions securely in compliance with Google Play Billing policies.
- Firebase (Google LLC): We use Firebase Authentication, Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for push notifications, Firebase Analytics, and Firebase Crashlytics for app diagnostics and stability monitoring.
- ZegoCloud (Zego Express Engine): Used to provide ultra-low-latency real-time WebRTC audio and video streaming for live broadcasting features.
- Razorpay / Stripe: PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways used for optional coin wallet recharges and creator settlements.
6 How We Use Your Information
We utilize the collected information for the following legitimate purposes:
- To provide, operate, maintain, and optimize video streaming and playback.
- To authenticate user accounts and manage creator channels.
- To enable live video broadcasting, real-time chats, and comment interactions.
- To calculate and disburse creator monetization earnings and reward coins.
- To detect, prevent, and mitigate security threats, copyright violations, spam, and fraud.
- To comply with statutory legal requirements under applicable Indian laws.
7 Data Sharing and Disclosure
We DO NOT sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties.
We only share information under the following limited circumstances:
- Public Display: Any content you publicly post on Bharat Tube (channel name, avatar, public videos, shorts, comments) is visible to other users.
- Service Providers: Trusted cloud and infrastructure vendors (such as cloud hosting, CDN providers, and payment processors) who process data strictly under confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: When mandated by applicable law, court order, or governmental law enforcement agency in compliance with statutory Indian laws.
8 Data Retention & User Account Deletion
In accordance with Google Play Store's Account Deletion Policy and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have full control over your data:
How to Delete Your Account and Associated Data:
- In-App Deletion: Open Bharat Tube > Go to Profile > Tap Settings > Select Delete Account and confirm. Your account, channel, uploaded videos, and personal details will be permanently removed.
- Email Request: Send an email from your registered email address to support@znmtechnologies.in with the subject "Account & Data Deletion Request". Our team will verify and purge your account data within 7 business days.
9 Children's Privacy
Bharat Tube is intended for general audiences aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will immediately delete such data from our servers. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided data can contact us at support@znmtechnologies.in.
10 Security of Your Data
We employ enterprise-grade security protocols, including industry-standard SSL/TLS 256-bit encryption for all data in transit, strict database access controls, hashed authentication tokens, and hardened cloud firewalls to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
11 Grievance Redressal & Contact Information
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:
Officer Name: Grievance Redressal Cell / Ramkrishna Yadav (Director)
Company: ZNM TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Address: H.No. N-83 (Old No-155), Upper Ground Floor, Abul Fazal Enclave Part-1, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India - 110025
Support Email: support@znmtechnologies.in
Corporate Communications: contact@znmtechnologies.in
Official Website: https://znmtechnologies.in/