🔒 Privacy Policy
Diamond Cutter Sutra Mobile Application
⚠️ IMPORTANT: This app is designed for users of all ages, including children under 13. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our users, especially children.
📊 1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to provide you with the best experience:
- App Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our app functionality and user experience
- Device Information: Basic device information (model, OS version) for app compatibility and functionality
- Language Preferences: Your selected language for content display and localization
- No Personal Information: We do not collect names, emails, phone numbers, or any personal identifiers
- Location Data: We do not collect or track your location information
🎯 2. How We Use Information
We use collected information exclusively to:
- Provide and improve our Buddhist teachings content and meditation features
- Display content in your preferred language (English, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hindi, French, German, Tibetan, Indonesian)
- Ensure app stability, performance, and compatibility across different devices
- Show relevant advertisements (through Google AdMob) to support app development
- Analyze app usage patterns to enhance user experience
👶 3. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Special Protection for Children Under 13:
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age
- Parents can contact us to review or delete any information about their child
- We do not require registration, accounts, or personal information to use the app
- All content is appropriate for all ages and contains only Buddhist teachings
- No social features, chat, or user-generated content that could expose children
- Parents can monitor their child's app usage through device parental controls
🔗 4. Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
- Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements. AdMob's privacy policy applies to ad-related data collection. You can opt-out of personalized ads in your device settings
- Google Play Services: For app functionality, updates, and security features
- Android System: For basic app operations and device integration
🛡️ 5. Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:
- All data is stored locally on your device - no cloud storage
- No sensitive information is transmitted to our servers
- We use industry-standard encryption and security practices
- Regular security audits and updates to protect against vulnerabilities
- No data sharing with third parties except for essential app functionality
⚖️ 6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request access to any information we may have about you
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data at any time
- Opt-out: Opt-out of data collection through device settings
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate data
- Complaints: Contact us with privacy concerns or complaints
🌍 7. International Users
This app is available globally and complies with international privacy laws:
- GDPR Compliance: For European Union users
- CCPA Compliance: For California residents
- COPPA Compliance: For children under 13 in the United States
- PIPEDA Compliance: For Canadian users
- By using our app, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this policy, regardless of your location
📝 8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:
- We will notify users of any significant changes through the app or our website
- Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy
- We will maintain a version history of all policy changes
- Users can request a copy of previous versions of this policy
📅 Last Updated: December 2024
📋 Version: 1.0
✅ Effective Date: December 1, 2024