Privacy Policy for Paritta Chanting (Pali)

Effective Date: October 20, 2025

IMPORTANT: This app is designed for users of all ages, including children under 13. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all users, especially children, in accordance with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect any personally identifiable information from users of our app. The Paritta Chanting (Pali) app is designed to be used offline and does not require any personal data for its functionality.

2. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

This app is specifically designed for users of all ages, including children under 13. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all users, especially children, in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable privacy laws.

Our commitment to children's privacy includes:

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
We do not require registration or account creation
We do not share any personal information with third parties
If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal information without their consent, they should contact us immediately at digitalbuddhaapps@gmail.com
We will delete any personal information from children under 13 upon request

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Google AdMob

This app uses Google AdMob for displaying advertisements. AdMob may collect and use anonymous identifiers and device information for advertising purposes. AdMob complies with Google's policies for child-directed apps.

For more information on how Google uses data, please visit:

Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
How Google uses data: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

3.2 Facebook Audience Network

This app may use Facebook Audience Network for ad mediation purposes only. Facebook Audience Network may collect device and usage information in accordance with their policies.

For more information, please visit:

Facebook's Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

4. App Permissions

The app may request certain permissions for its functionality. These permissions are used solely for the stated purposes and no personal data is collected through them:

Internet Access: Required for displaying ads (AdMob) and accessing external links (e.g., developer page, social media links). The app functions fully offline for all core features.
Write Settings: For setting ringtones from the chanting audio (if the user chooses this feature)
Set Wallpaper: For setting images as wallpaper (if the user chooses this feature)

5. Data Storage and Security

All app data, including chanting audio files and text, are stored locally on your device. We do not store any user data on our servers. We do not have access to your device data.

6. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites (such as our Facebook page or developer website). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage users and parents to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy within the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
Notifying users through app updates when significant changes are made

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, or if you believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us:

Developer: Digital Buddha Apps
Email: digitalbuddhaapps@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalbuddhaapps

We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.

9. Parental Rights

Parents and guardians have the right to:

Review any personal information collected from their child (though we do not collect such information)
Request deletion of their child's personal information
Refuse to allow further collection of their child's information

10. Consent

By using our app, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you are under 13 years old, please ensure your parent or guardian has reviewed and agrees to this Privacy Policy before using the app.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

This privacy policy is compliant with COPPA, GDPR, and other international privacy regulations.