Privacy policy

 Privacy Policy for Japfy

 ("we," "our," or "us") respects the privacy of our users ("user" or "you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our mobile application Japfy (the "App").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

1. Collection of Information

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the App includes:

A. Personal Data

When you register for the App using Firebase Authentication, we collect personally identifiable information, such as your:

Email address

Name (if provided)

User ID (generated by the system)

B. Audio and Voice Data

The App uses your device's microphone for the "Voice Jap" feature to detect mantras and increment the counter.

Important: We do not record, save, or upload your audio to any server.

The voice processing happens locally or temporarily for the sole purpose of counting and is discarded immediately after processing.

C. Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the App, such as your native actions (taps, menu interactions) to improve the user experience.

2. Use of Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we use information collected about you via the App to:

Create and manage your account.

Sync your Jap (chanting) history and counts across devices using Firebase Cloud Firestore.

Display your progress and history.

Facilitate the "Puja Store" and "Donation" features (via third-party redirection).

Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

A. Third-Party Service Providers

We use Google Firebase for:

Authentication: To manage user logins.

Firestore Database: To store your chanting counts and history securely.

Storage: To store app assets.

Analytics: To understand how the app is used.

You can review Google's Privacy Policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

B. Third-Party Links (Store & Donations)

The "Puja Store" and "Donation" sections contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., Amazon, WhatsApp, Telegram, UPI apps).

We do not process payments directly within the App.

We do not store your credit card or banking details.

Once you leave the App using these links, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy.

4. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. We utilize Google Firebase's secure infrastructure to protect your data. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.

5. Policy regarding Children

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

6. Options Regarding Your Information

Account Information

You may at any time review or change the information in your account or terminate your account by:

Using the "Delete Account" or "Delete History" features provided within the App settings.

Contacting us at the contact information provided below.

7. Contact Us 

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [hkrroy270@gmail.com]

Developer Name: [karan roy]