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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Overview

Lekha (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use the Lekha platform (“the Platform”).

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

Name, email address, and profile information you provide when creating an account. If you sign in via Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google.

Portfolio Data

Portfolio names, positions, transaction details, journal entries, thesis notes, and other content you create on the Platform. Public portfolios are visible to anyone; private data is accessible only to you.

Usage Data

Information about how you interact with the Platform, including pages visited, features used, and device/browser information. This data is collected to improve the Platform's functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain the Platform
  • To display your public portfolios to other users and visitors
  • To send you important service updates and account notifications
  • To improve Platform features based on aggregated, anonymized usage patterns
  • To process payments for paid subscriptions
  • To comply with legal obligations under Indian law

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure servers managed by our infrastructure providers. We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit (TLS) and at rest. Authentication is handled via secure token-based systems.

While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in limited circumstances:

  • Public content: Portfolios you publish are accessible to anyone with the URL
  • Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate the Platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. We may use analytics cookies to understand how the Platform is used. You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Export your portfolio data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@lekha.app

7. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. Anonymized, aggregated data may be retained indefinitely.

8. Children

The Platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a notice on the Platform. The “last updated” date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at privacy@lekha.app