Privacy Policy — Bhagavad Gita App

This Privacy Policy describes how iCube Tech Services ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Bhagavad Gita App (the "App") and the website at bhagavadgita.com.in (the "Website"). We are committed to respecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

Summary: The Bhagavad Gita App is free, with no ads in the reading experience and no paywall. We collect minimal data, we do not sell your personal information, and we use analytics only to improve your experience.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

The App is designed to work without requiring you to create an account or provide personal information. If you contact us for support at support@bhagavadgita.com.in, we may collect your email address and any information you include in your message, solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect limited, non-personal information to help us understand how the App and Website are used and to improve the experience:

Device information: Device type, operating system version, and app version.
Usage data: Which features are used (e.g., chapters read, languages selected), crash logs, and general usage patterns.
Analytics identifiers: Anonymous or pseudonymous identifiers for analytics purposes (not linked to your identity).

We do not collect your name, phone number, physical address, payment information, or precise geolocation.

1.3 Locally Stored Data

Certain data such as your bookmarks, reading progress, preferences, and Jaap counter are stored locally on your device. This data is not transmitted to our servers.

2. Analytics

We use Google Analytics on the Website to understand traffic patterns, popular pages, and user behavior in aggregate. Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect information such as your IP address (which is anonymized), browser type, referring pages, and pages visited.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Within the App, we may use platform-provided analytics (such as Apple App Analytics or Google Firebase Analytics) to monitor app performance, crash reports, and aggregate usage statistics.

3. Cookies

The Website may use cookies -- small text files stored on your browser -- for the following purposes:

Analytics cookies: To collect anonymous usage statistics via Google Analytics.
Functional cookies: To remember your preferences (such as language selection) during a browsing session.

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

4. How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the App and Website.
Diagnose technical issues and fix bugs.
Understand which features are most valuable to users.
Respond to your support requests.

5. Data Sharing and Selling

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share anonymous, aggregated data with analytics providers (such as Google) to help us understand usage patterns. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

6. App Permissions

The App may request certain device permissions depending on your platform:

Notifications: To deliver the daily verse notification, if you choose to enable it.
Storage / Media: To store offline content for reading without an internet connection.
Internet access: To download content updates and for analytics.

All permissions are optional and the core reading experience works without granting them. You can revoke permissions at any time through your device settings.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect any information we collect from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The Bhagavad Gita App is a spiritual and educational resource suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The App does not require account creation, does not feature social interactions, and does not display targeted advertising. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us at support@bhagavadgita.com.in and we will promptly delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

The App and Website may contain links to third-party services such as the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies:

10. Your Rights

Since we collect minimal data and do not maintain user accounts, there is very little personal data associated with you. If you have questions about your data or wish to request deletion of any information we may hold (such as support correspondence), please contact us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: support@bhagavadgita.com.in
Developer: iCube Tech Services