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Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Last updated: July 10, 2026

1. What This App Does

Hastareka offers two separate services on one platform: (a) an evidence-based personality reading (English), which analyzes a photo of your hand against traits grounded in developmental biology and Big Five psychology, and (b) a traditional Sri Lankan palmistry reading (Sinhala), based on a separate traditional palmistry dataset. In both cases, an AI vision model examines your uploaded photo(s) and matches what it finds against the relevant dataset to generate your reading. A limited free reading is shown for every scan; a fuller reading can be unlocked through a one-time payment.

2. This Is Entertainment and Self-Reflection, Not Professional Advice

Readings generated by this app — whether the English personality reading or the Sinhala palmistry reading — are for entertainment and self-reflection purposes only. They are not medical, psychological, financial, or legal advice, are not a guarantee of any future outcome, and should not be relied upon for any serious decision. If you are experiencing genuine distress or need professional guidance, please consult a qualified doctor, counselor, or relevant professional instead.

3. Age Requirement

This service is intended for users aged 18 and above. By using this app or making a payment, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old, or are using the service with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

4. What Data We Collect

5. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used solely to: generate your reading, process payment for unlocked content, respond to feedback, and maintain the security and reliability of the service. We do not sell your data to third parties. We do not use your hand photo for any purpose other than generating your reading.

6. Third-Party Services We Use

7. Your Rights

Under Sri Lanka's Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022, you have the right to know what data we hold about you, request its correction, or request its deletion. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 11.

8. Data Retention

Scan results are retained so that paid unlocks remain accessible to you. If you would like your scan data deleted entirely, contact us and we will remove it, except where retention is required for legal, accounting, or fraud-prevention purposes (e.g. payment records).

9. Refunds

Because the unlocked reading is delivered instantly and digitally upon payment, all sales are final once the full reading has been revealed. If a payment was taken but no reading was unlocked due to a technical error, contact us and we will resolve it or issue a refund.

10. Limitation of Liability & Governing Law

Hastareka provides readings for entertainment and self-reflection purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, financial, or legal advice, nor a guarantee of any future outcome. By using this service, you agree that Sovereign Lab and its founder shall not be held liable for any decision, loss, or damage arising from reliance on any reading provided. This service and any disputes arising from it are governed by the laws of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. We process personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022, where and as its provisions come into operation.

11. Contact

For privacy requests, refund issues, or general questions, contact: maheshpathum001@gmail.com

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as the app evolves. Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.