Privacy Policy

Hindu Money Gods (हिंदू पैसा देवता)

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Developer: Digital Buddha Apps

1. Information We Collect

We want to be completely transparent about what information our app collects:

• NO Personal Information: We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or location data.
• NO User Accounts: Our app does not require registration or user accounts of any kind.
• Audio Files: All mantras and audio files are stored locally on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.
• App Usage: We do not track individual user behavior or create user profiles.
• Device Information: We do not collect device identifiers beyond what is strictly necessary for ad delivery (managed by Google AdMob).

2. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our app is specifically designed to be safe for users of all ages, including children under 13:

What We DON'T Do:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
• We do not require children to provide any personal information to use the app.
• We do not enable children to make their personal information publicly available.
• We do not collect persistent identifiers from children for behavioral advertising.
• We do not collect photos, videos, or audio recordings from children.
• We do not collect geolocation information from children.

What Parents Should Know:

• Parents and guardians can safely allow children to use this app without privacy concerns.
• No parental consent is required because we don't collect personal information.
• All app features are accessible without providing any personal data.
• Advertisements shown are age-appropriate and comply with COPPA regulations.

Parental Rights:

• Parents have the right to review information collected from their child (though we don't collect any).
• Parents can refuse to allow further collection of their child's information.
• Parents can request deletion of information collected from their child.
• If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at digitalbuddhaapps@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.

3. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

3.1 Google AdMob (Advertising)

• We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the app.
• AdMob may collect limited device information and advertising identifiers to show relevant ads.
• AdMob is fully COPPA-compliant and shows only age-appropriate, family-friendly ads.
• AdMob does not collect personal information from children under 13.
• Learn more about Google's privacy practices: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Learn about Google's COPPA compliance: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6223431
• You can control ad personalization through your device settings.

3.2 Facebook Audience Network (Ad Mediation Only)

• Facebook is used only for ad mediation through AdMob.
• We do not use Facebook SDK directly or collect Facebook data.
• Facebook's ad mediation complies with COPPA when serving ads through AdMob.
• Facebook's data practices are governed by AdMob's privacy policies in this context.

4. App Permissions

Our app requests the following Android permissions:

• Internet Access (android.permission.INTERNET): Required to load advertisements and access optional features like YouTube channel links and email feedback.
• Network State (android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE): To check if internet connection is available before attempting to load ads or online features.
• Set Wallpaper (android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER): Optional permission that allows you to set deity images as your device wallpaper if you choose to use this feature.
• Set Wallpaper Hints (android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS): Optimizes wallpaper display on your device.

Important: All permissions are used only for their explicitly stated purposes and not for collecting personal information.

5. Data Security

• Since we don't collect personal data, there is no personal data to secure on our servers.
• We do not have any servers that store user data.
• All app content (mantras, images, audio files, prayers) is stored locally on your device.
• Your device's built-in security features protect your local data.
• We use industry-standard security practices for our app distribution and updates.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any personal information because we don't collect any personal information.

• We do not have access to your device data beyond what's necessary for app functionality.
• We do not share data with third parties except for ad delivery through Google AdMob (which has its own privacy controls and COPPA compliance).
• We do not sell user data to advertisers or data brokers.
• We will never share children's information with third parties.

7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

• Ad Personalization Control: You can opt out of personalized ads through your device's settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization).
• App Uninstallation: You can remove all app data by uninstalling the app from your device.
• Parental Controls: Parents can use device-level parental controls to manage app usage and screen time.
• Offline Use: Most app features work offline without internet connection.
• No Account Deletion Needed: Since we don't create accounts, there's nothing to delete.

8. Data Retention

• We do not retain any user data on our servers.
• All app data is stored locally on your device and persists until you uninstall the app.
• Google AdMob may retain advertising data according to their own retention policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be:

• Posted within the app's Privacy Policy section
• Effective immediately upon posting
• Announced in app updates when significant changes occur

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. International Users and Compliance

This app is available worldwide. We comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations including:

• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) - United States
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - European Union
• PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) - Canada
• Privacy Act - Australia
• PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act) - Singapore and Thailand
• Other regional and national privacy regulations

11. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to external websites or services (such as our YouTube channel, Facebook page, or Play Store developer page). These third-party sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:

• Email: digitalbuddhaapps@gmail.com
• Developer: Digital Buddha Apps
• App Name: Hindu Money Gods (हिंदू पैसा देवता)
• Response Time: We typically respond within 48-72 hours

13. Summary (Easy-to-Understand Version)

14. Consent

By using our app, you consent to this Privacy Policy. Since we don't collect personal information, no additional consent is required. For children under 13, parental consent is not needed because we don't collect, use, or disclose children's personal information.