Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Universal Door of Guanyin (普門品), developed by Digital Buddha Apps. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe experience for all users, including children under 13.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our mobile application.

About This App

Universal Door of Guanyin (普門品) is a Buddhist app that provides:

• The Universal Gate Chapter (Guanyin Bodhisattva Chapter) from the Lotus Sutra
• Audio chanting and recitation
• Multi-language Buddhist texts
• Teachings about Guanshiyin (Avalokitesvara) Bodhisattva

Target Audience

Our app is designed for:

• Buddhist practitioners of all ages
• Families seeking spiritual guidance
• Children under 13 (with parental supervision recommended)
• General audiences interested in Buddhist teachings
• Devotees of Guanyin/Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva

Information We Collect

Our app is designed with privacy in mind. We do NOT collect any personal information such as:

• Name, email address, or contact information
• Location data
• Photos, videos, or personal files
• Any personally identifiable information from children

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in our app. AdMob may collect certain information to provide relevant ads:

• Device information (device model, operating system)
• Advertising ID
• App usage data (for ad performance)
• IP address (approximate location, not precise)

Children's Privacy and AdMob:

• We have configured AdMob to serve only age-appropriate, family-friendly ads
• Personalized advertising is disabled for users identified as children
• We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) requirements

You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

To opt out of personalized advertising, you can adjust your device settings:

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking

Data Storage and Security

The app stores content locally on your device, including:

• Buddhist texts from the Universal Gate Chapter
• Audio files for chanting
• App preferences and settings

All data is stored securely on your device and is not transmitted to external servers.

Permissions Required

Our app may request the following permissions:

• Internet Access: To display ads and download content
• Network State: To check internet connectivity
• Storage: To save audio files and images locally
• Wake Lock: To keep the screen on during chanting
• Set Wallpaper: Optional feature to set Buddhist images as wallpaper

We do not request permissions that access personal information.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We are committed to protecting children's privacy:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• We do not require registration or account creation
• Ads shown to children are non-personalized and age-appropriate
• We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Parents can review our privacy practices and contact us with concerns

Parental Control: Parents can control ad preferences through device settings and can contact us to report inappropriate content.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your information to third parties. The only data sharing occurs through:

• Google AdMob for advertising purposes (as described above)
• No other third-party services access your data

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Use the app without providing personal information
• Opt out of personalized advertising through device settings
• Uninstall the app at any time to remove all local data
• Contact us with privacy concerns or questions

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing notice within the app

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

Digital Buddha Apps
Email: digitalbuddhaapps@gmail.com

For concerns about children's privacy, parents or guardians can contact us directly at the above email address.

Legal Compliance

This app complies with:

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - USA
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU
• Google Play Store policies
• Applicable international privacy laws