Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 30, 2025
Introduction
Bhagavad Gita Path ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Reading Progress: We store your reading history, bookmarks, and progress locally on your device
- Preferences: App language, content language, notification settings, and audio preferences
- Saved Verses: Verses you bookmark or save for later reading
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system version, and app version for analytics and crash reporting
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app (which verses you read, time spent)
- Advertising ID: For personalized advertising purposes (can be reset in device settings)
Advertising
Third-Party Advertising
Our app displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. These ads help us keep the app free for all users.
What AdMob Collects:
- Device information (model, OS version, screen size)
- Advertising ID (resettable in device settings)
- IP address (for general location)
- App interaction data
- Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
How AdMob Uses Data:
- To serve relevant advertisements
- To measure ad performance
- To prevent fraud and abuse
- To improve ad quality
Your Advertising Choices:
You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings:
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
- You can reset your Advertising ID at any time in device settings
AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the app's functionality
- Remember your preferences and progress
- Send daily reminders (if enabled by you)
- Display relevant advertisements
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Fix bugs and technical issues
Data Storage
- All your personal data (reading progress, bookmarks, preferences) is stored locally on your device
- We do not transmit your personal data to external servers
- Your data remains on your device and is not shared with third parties (except as required for advertising)
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
Google AdMob
- Purpose: Display advertisements
- Data Collected: Device info, Advertising ID, IP address, ad interactions
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out: Device settings (see Advertising section above)
Google Play Services
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However:
- AdMob: Automatically collects data for advertising purposes (as described above)
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data (stored locally on your device)
- Delete your data (through the "Reset Progress" option in Settings)
- Opt-out of personalized advertising (through device settings)
- Opt-out of notifications (through Settings)
- Reset your Advertising ID (through device settings)
- Uninstall the app at any time
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Data is stored locally using encrypted storage (Hive database)
- Minimal transmission of data over the internet (only for ads)
- No user accounts or login required
- No collection of sensitive personal information
Children's Privacy
Our app does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is designed for general audiences interested in spiritual content. We do not serve personalized ads to users under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
International Data Transfers
AdMob may transfer data internationally as part of its advertising services. By using this app, you consent to such transfers in accordance with AdMob's privacy policy.
Data Retention
- Local Data: Retained until you delete it or uninstall the app
- Advertising Data: Retained by AdMob according to their privacy policy
- No server-side data: We do not store any data on our servers
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Showing an in-app notification for significant changes
Terms of Service
By downloading and using Bhagavad Gita Path, you agree to the following terms:
Use of the App
- The app is provided for personal, non-commercial use
- You may not modify, distribute, or reverse engineer the app
- Content is provided for educational and spiritual purposes
- We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the app at any time
Content
- The Bhagavad Gita text is in the public domain
- Translations and interpretations are provided for educational purposes
- We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee error-free content
Disclaimer
- The app is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We are not liable for any damages arising from use of the app
- Advertisements are provided by third parties and we are not responsible for their content
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Compliance
This app complies with:
- Google Play Store policies
- Google AdMob policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) guidelines
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Your Consent
By using Bhagavad Gita Path, you consent to:
- This Privacy Policy
- Collection and use of data as described
- Display of advertisements via Google AdMob
- AdMob's data collection practices
You can withdraw consent by uninstalling the app or opting out of personalized ads in device settings.