Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

Introduction

Digital Buddha Apps ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Buddhist Pilgrimage mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

            Important Notice: Our App is designed for users of all ages, including children under 13. We take special care to protect the privacy of our younger users in accordance with applicable laws.
        

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers
Usage Data: How you interact with the App, features used, time spent in the App
Location Data: Approximate location for map features (with your consent)
Contact Information: Email address (only if you voluntarily contact us for support)

Information from Children Under 13

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information immediately.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the App's functionality
To improve user experience and App performance
To provide customer support
To display relevant advertisements (through third-party ad networks)
To analyze App usage patterns
To comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

Advertising

Our App displays advertisements through Google AdMob and Facebook Audience Network. These services may collect information about your device and usage to provide relevant ads.

Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how our App is used and to improve its functionality.

Maps

The App uses Google Maps services to display pilgrimage site locations. Google may collect location data as described in their privacy policy.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With your explicit consent
With service providers who assist us in operating the App (under strict confidentiality agreements)
When required by law or to protect our rights
In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access to your personal information
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of your personal information
Restriction of processing
Data portability
Objection to processing

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our App is designed to be family-friendly and suitable for children under 13. We are committed to protecting children's privacy online:

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
If a parent or guardian believes their child has provided personal information to us, they should contact us immediately
We will delete any personal information of children under 13 upon request
We limit data collection to what is necessary for App functionality
We do not share children's personal information with third parties except as necessary for App operation

International Users

If you are accessing our App from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Digital Buddha Apps
Email: digitalbuddhaapps@gmail.com
Website: www.digitalbuddhaapps.com

For privacy-related concerns, please include "Privacy Policy" in your email subject line.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 2024 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted in the App.