Open Governance

Nivara Transparency Centre

Complete public disclosures of Foundation-operated network endpoints, data flows, upstream dependencies, licenses, and non-profit governance.

Network Disclosures

Foundation-Operated Network Endpoints

To maintain complete network transparency, every domain that Nivara connects to is strictly documented with its operational purpose and data retention policy.

https://update.nivara.navavritti.org

HTTPS (TLS 1.3 Strict)

Delivers cryptographically signed update manifests (version codes, SHA-256 hashes, and changelogs).

Data Flow: Client sends HTTP GET query with current version and platform. Server responds with static JSON manifest.

Retention Policy: Zero persistent IP storage. Aggregate daily request count only.

https://filters.nivara.navavritti.org

HTTPS (TLS 1.3 Strict)

Distributes updated tracker, ad, and malware blocklist rule definitions (EasyList / EasyPrivacy / uBlock rules).

Data Flow: Client downloads compiled filter list blobs every 48 hours.

Retention Policy: Zero log retention on edge CDN cache nodes.

https://dns.nivara.navavritti.org

DNS-over-HTTPS (RFC 8484) / DNS-over-TLS (RFC 7858)

Optional encrypted DNS resolver with built-in ad/tracker domain null-routing.

Data Flow: Client forwards encrypted DNS queries; server resolves via authoritative root servers.

Retention Policy: Strict zero query logging. Operates in volatile RAM with no query disks.

https://navavritti.org/api/nivara/download

HTTPS (TLS 1.3)

Routes release artifact downloads and derives coarse regional statistics.

Data Flow: Resolves approximate country/region in RAM; executes atomic aggregate count increment.

Retention Policy: Zero raw IP retention in database tables or application logs.

Public-Interest Funding

Non-Profit Independence

Nivara Browser is owned and operated by the Navavritti Foundation, a Section 8 non-profit institution (CIN: U88900MH2025NPL463009) registered in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

We do not answer to venture capital or advertising shareholders. Our development is funded through philanthropic grants, public CSR partnerships, and transparent individual donations.

Section 8 Non-Profit MCA CSR-1 Certified 12A & 80G Tax-Exempt

Audited Statutory Filings

All Foundation financial audits and transparency reports are published annually for public inspection.

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