Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 5, 2026

We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the Sacred Sutra app ("the App") handles your data.

Summary: Sacred Sutra is designed to work primarily offline. Reading progress, preferences, and purchase entitlements stay on your device. We use limited analytics (Firebase / Google Analytics 4), optional rewarded ads (Google AdMob) for Beyond sessions, and Apple or Google in-app purchases for optional research-tool unlocks. We do not require an account and do not sell your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

The App does not require you to register, sign in, or provide personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number to use core features (reading, search, teachings, quizzes, and related study tools).

If you contact us by email (for example for support or a privacy question), we receive the address and message content you send so we can respond.

1.2 Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The following may be stored only on your device (for example via SharedPreferences and a local SQLite database):

This local data is not uploaded to our servers as part of normal App use.

1.3 Information Collected Automatically

To understand how the App is used and to improve it, we collect limited analytics, such as:

1.4 Purchases

Optional one-time unlocks (for example Mahabharata or Ramayana research tools) are sold through the platform store:

Payment card details are processed by Apple or Google, not by us. We do not receive your full payment card number. The stores may provide us with purchase status or product identifiers so the App can unlock features. You can restore prior unlocks in the App under Settings → Restore purchases.

1.5 Advertising

Optional Beyond session renewals may show a rewarded ad via Google AdMob. The ad partner may collect or process:

On iOS, if the App requests permission to track for personalized ads, you may allow or deny that request (App Tracking Transparency). You can also limit ad tracking or reset your Advertising ID in system settings. Reading the epic text does not require watching ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information is used to:

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Firebase Analytics / Google Analytics 4

We use Firebase Analytics, which reports into Google Analytics 4 (GA4), to collect anonymous or pseudonymous usage events. Firebase / Google may process device and usage data according to their policies. See Firebase Privacy and Google's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Google AdMob

Rewarded ads are provided by Google AdMob. Google may process advertising and device data as described in their policies. See AdMob Data Usage and Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Apple App Store / Google Play

In-app purchases are processed by Apple or Google under their respective terms and privacy policies. See Apple Privacy Policy and Google's Privacy Policy.

3.4 Other network features

The App may use the network for analytics, ads, content-pack or configuration downloads, map tiles, or opening links (such as this privacy policy) in your browser or Maps.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Data may be processed by:

5. Permissions

Depending on platform and version, the App may request permissions or system prompts needed for notifications (optional daily reminders), sharing content, network access (analytics, ads, downloads, maps), or advertising / tracking identifiers. Core reading content is intended to work offline after install and any required content download.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You may:

7. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 for the purpose of selling data or creating profiles. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us that we should not retain, contact us and we will take appropriate steps. Parental controls and age ratings on each store also apply.

8. Data Security

Data sent to third-party services (such as Firebase or AdMob) is transmitted using industry-standard encryption in transit. Local data remains on your device under the protection of your operating system's app sandbox. Content databases on device may also be stored using standard local encryption mechanisms.

9. Store Listings

Sacred Sutra is available here:

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

11. Contact Us

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

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