Privacy & Security Policy
Last Updated: April 10, 2025
Plain Language Summary
At Kosha, we are committed to protecting your privacy and securing your data. Here's what you should know:
- We collect only the information necessary to provide our unified financial management service
- Your financial data is encrypted and secured using bank-level security measures
- We comply with privacy regulations in both India and the USA
- You have control over your data and can exercise your privacy rights at any time
- We never sell your personal information to third parties
Introduction & Commitment
Kosha is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal and financial information. This Privacy & Security Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.
We comply with applicable privacy laws, including India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) in the United States, and other relevant state laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
- Name, email address, phone number, and contact details
- Authentication credentials (password is stored in encrypted form)
- Demographic information such as location
Financial Information
- Linked account details (we use tokenized access, not your actual credentials)
- Account balances and transaction history
- Financial institution information
Note: We store aggregated and tokenized financial data rather than full account details whenever possible.
Technical Data
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Usage data and interaction with our services
We collect this information based on your consent, our need to provide services to you, and our legal obligations as a financial service provider.
How We Use Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Providing and improving the Kosha service
- Account aggregation and unified financial dashboard creation
- Generating insights and financial recommendations
- Personalization through Rishika AI, your financial assistant
- Security monitoring and fraud prevention
- Customer support and service improvement
- Regulatory compliance and reporting
Access to sensitive financial data is strictly limited to what is necessary for service delivery.
Data Security Measures
We implement robust security measures to protect your information:
Encryption
Data encryption at rest and in transit using strong algorithms (AES-256 and TLS 1.3)
Access Control
Strict role-based access controls and principle of least privilege
Multi-Factor Authentication
Mandatory for user login and sensitive actions
Secure Infrastructure
Leveraging secure cloud infrastructure with robust physical and network security
Compliance Standards
Working towards ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certification
Regular Audits
Continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and periodic security audits
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We may share your information with the following types of third parties:
- Regulated financial institutions for account linking and verification
- Service providers bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements
- Analytics providers (using anonymized data only)
- Customer support tools and services
We conduct due diligence on all third-party security and privacy practices.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
User Rights
For Users in India (DPDPA)
- Right to access information about your personal data
- Right to correct or erase personal data
- Right to grievance redressal
- Right to nominate another person in case of death/incapacity
- Right to withdraw consent
For Users in the USA (GLBA/CCPA/CPRA)
- Right to know what personal information is collected/used/shared
- Right to access, delete, and correct personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale/sharing of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@kosha.app.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy & Security Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@kosha.app
Data Protection Officer: dpo@kosha.app
Mailing Address: Credain Technologies, 123 Finance Street, Mumbai, India