Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Digital Buddha Apps ("we," "our," or "us") provides the Mahayana Sutras Compilation mobile application (the "App"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information through the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information from users, including:

• Names, addresses, or contact information
• Email addresses or phone numbers
• Date of birth or age information
• Photos, videos, or audio recordings
• Location data (GPS or precise location)
• User-generated content or communications
• Login credentials or account information
• Payment information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Our advertising partners may collect certain technical information automatically, including:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• App usage statistics (anonymized)
• Advertising ID (for personalized ads)
• IP address (for geographic region, not precise location)

Note: This information is collected by third-party advertising services and is not personally identifiable.

3. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

3.1 Target Audience

Our App is suitable for users of all ages, including children under 13. The content consists of Buddhist sutras and teachings appropriate for general audiences.

3.2 No Collection of Children's Personal Information

We do NOT knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13 years of age. The App does not:

• Require registration or account creation
• Request or collect names, email addresses, or other personal data
• Allow children to post or share personal information publicly
• Use persistent identifiers to track children across apps or websites
• Enable direct communication between children and other users

3.3 Advertising and Children

The App displays advertisements through Google AdMob. We have configured our advertising to comply with COPPA:

• Ads are served using contextual advertising (based on app content, not user behavior)
• We use AdMob's "Tag for Child-Directed Treatment" where appropriate
• No behavioral advertising is targeted to children
• Third-party advertisers are required to comply with COPPA

3.4 Parental Rights

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at digitalbuddhaapps@gmail.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

4. How We Use Information

The limited technical information collected by our advertising partners is used solely for:

• Displaying advertisements within the App
• Measuring ad performance and analytics
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security
• Improving app functionality and user experience

We do not use this information to create user profiles or track individual users.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use certain data as described in their privacy policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.2 Ad Personalization

Users can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• Adjusting ad settings in their Google account
• Using device settings to limit ad tracking (iOS) or reset advertising ID (Android)
• Visiting: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

6. Data Security

Since we do not collect or store personal information on our servers, there is minimal risk to user privacy. The App:

• Does not transmit personal data to our servers
• Stores only user preferences locally on the device
• Does not require internet connection for core functionality (sutra reading)
• Uses secure connections for ad delivery

7. Data Retention

We do not retain any personal information because we do not collect it. Any technical data collected by advertising partners is retained according to their respective privacy policies, typically for limited periods necessary for advertising purposes.

8. International Users

The App is available worldwide. If you are accessing the App from outside the United States, please be aware that information collected by our advertising partners may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request access to data collected about you (contact advertising partners)
• Deletion: Request deletion of data (contact advertising partners or reset your advertising ID)
• Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising through device settings
• GDPR Rights (EU Users): Right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and data portability
• CCPA Rights (California Users): Right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale of personal information

Since we do not directly collect personal information, most requests should be directed to Google AdMob.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice in the App
• Posting the updated policy in the App and on our website (if applicable)

Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Digital Buddha Apps
Email: digitalbuddhaapps@gmail.com
App: Mahayana Sutras Compilation

12. Consent

By using the Mahayana Sutras Compilation App, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.

For Parents: By allowing your child to use this App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.