Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the Bhagavad Gita - Search within app handles your data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Our application is designed to function completely offline (after initial download) for its core features. We do not require you to register, sign in, or provide any personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

To support advertising and improve app performance, we automatically collect the following information through our advertising partner (Google AdMob):

• Advertising ID: A unique identifier for advertising purposes
• Approximate Location: Coarse location data to serve regionally relevant ads
• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
• App Performance Data: Crash logs and diagnostics to monitor app stability
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with ads

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for:

• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance
• Analytics: To understand app usage patterns and improve user experience
• App Improvement: To identify and fix crashes and technical issues

3. Data Storage

All user-generated content, including:

• Bookmarks
• Custom Lists
• Reading History
• Settings and Preferences
• AI Chat History (Ask Gita feature)
• Daily Streak Progress

...is stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences and a local database (SQLite). This data stays on your phone and is not transmitted to us or any third party.

4. Permissions

The app may request the following permissions for specific functionalities:

• Notifications: To send you the "Daily Shloka" and streak reminders. This is handled locally on your device.
• Audio/Media: To play Shloka recitations.
• Advertising ID: To serve personalized advertisements (required for Android 13+).

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

5.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the app. AdMob may collect and process data including:

• Advertising ID
• Approximate location
• Device information
• App performance data

For more information about how Google uses data, please review Google's Privacy Policy and AdMob's Data Usage.

5.2 Google Gemini AI

The "Ask Gita AI" feature uses Google's Gemini AI API. When you use this feature, your questions are sent to Google's servers for processing. Your chat history is stored locally on your device only.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Data is shared only with:

• Google AdMob: For advertising purposes as described above
• Google Gemini AI: Only when you actively use the "Ask Gita AI" feature

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings
• Reset your Advertising ID in your device settings
• Delete all locally stored data by uninstalling the app

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for all ages (rated 3+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The advertising served through AdMob is family-friendly and complies with children's privacy regulations.

9. Data Security

All data transmitted to third-party services (AdMob, Gemini AI) is encrypted in transit using industry-standard protocols.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Revised" date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: digish.pandya@gmail.com