Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect minimal personal information to provide you with the best spiritual experience:

• App Usage Data: Information about how you use our Buddhist teachings and meditation features
• Device Information: Basic device information such as device type, operating system version, and app version
• Language Preferences: Your preferred language for displaying Buddhist content
• Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance

1.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect:

• Your name, email address, or phone number
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Personal photos or files from your device
• Contact information from your device
• Any personally identifiable information from children under 13

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:

• App Functionality: To provide Buddhist teachings, meditation guidance, and spiritual content
• Language Localization: To display content in your preferred language
• App Improvement: To understand how users interact with our spiritual content and improve the app experience
• Technical Support: To diagnose and fix technical issues
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob

Our app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect:

• Device advertising ID
• App usage patterns
• Demographic information (age group, interests)

You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings.

4.2 Analytics

We use anonymous analytics to understand app usage patterns and improve user experience. This data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• We do not store personal information on our servers
• Local app data is stored securely on your device
• We regularly review and update our security practices

6. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary:

• Usage analytics: Up to 2 years in anonymized form
• App crash reports: Up to 1 year for technical improvement
• Local app data: Stored on your device until you uninstall the app

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 For All Users

• Access: Request information about what data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out: Opt out of data collection for advertising

7.2 For Parents of Children Under 13

• Review and delete your child's information at any time
• Refuse further collection of your child's information
• Contact us immediately if you believe we have collected information from your child without consent

8. International Users

If you are using our app outside the United States, please note that:

• Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States
• We comply with applicable international privacy laws including GDPR
• You have the right to data portability and the right to be forgotten

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:

• We will notify users through the app or by email
• Material changes will require your consent before implementation
• The "Last Updated" date at the bottom will be revised
• Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

10. Contact Information