Privacy Policy

Heart Sutra (Sanskrit) - Last updated: December 2024

1. Information We Collect

Heart Sutra (Sanskrit) is a spiritual application that respects your privacy. We collect minimal information necessary for app functionality:

• App usage analytics (anonymized and aggregated)
• Device information for compatibility and performance optimization
• Crash reports for app improvement and bug fixes
• Advertising identifiers for personalized ads (with user consent)
• Audio session data for background playback functionality

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Improve app performance and user experience
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Provide better spiritual content and features
• Ensure compatibility across different devices
• Generate anonymous usage statistics
• Deliver relevant advertisements (with user consent)

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share information only when:

• Required by law or legal process
• Necessary for app functionality (with trusted service providers)
• With your explicit consent
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• Encrypted data transmission
• Secure data storage
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data

5. Third-Party Services

Our app may use third-party services for:

• Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized data only)
• Advertising: Google AdMob (with consent management)
• Crash reporting: Firebase Crashlytics
• Performance monitoring: Firebase Performance

These services have their own privacy policies and data practices.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Analytics data: Up to 26 months (anonymized)
• Crash reports: Up to 90 days
• Device information: Until app deletion
• User preferences: Until app deletion or user changes

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request data deletion
• Opt-out of data collection
• Withdraw consent for advertising
• Contact us with privacy concerns

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through:

• App store update notifications
• In-app notifications
• Email notifications (if provided)

10. International Users

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our app, you consent to such transfer.

11. Consent

By using Heart Sutra (Sanskrit), you consent to this privacy policy and our collection and use of information as described herein.