Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Hindu Calendar ("we", "our", or "the app") accesses, collects, uses, shares, stores, and protects information when you use the Hindu Calendar mobile application.
Information We Collect
The app may access or collect the following types of information:
- Approximate and precise location: Used to calculate sunrise, sunset, Panchang, Muhurat, and other date/time information for your location. If location permission is denied, the app may use a default location.
- Device and app information: Such as device identifiers, app version, operating system, crash/diagnostic information, and app interaction events collected through Firebase services.
- Push notification token: Used to send festival, Panchang, or app-related notifications if notifications are enabled.
- User-provided/admin content: If an admin feature is used, uploaded files, images, festival data, articles, or other content may be stored in Firebase services.
- Preferences: Such as selected language, location mode, and other app settings saved locally on your device.
How We Use Information
We use information for the following purposes:
- To calculate and display Panchang, Tithi, Nakshatra, Muhurat, Hindu time, sunrise, and sunset.
- To provide app features, saved preferences, and localized content.
- To send notifications related to festivals, reminders, or app updates.
- To improve app performance, diagnose issues, and understand feature usage.
- To store and retrieve app content from Firebase services.
Third-Party Services
The app uses third-party services that may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies, including:
- Firebase Core
- Firebase Analytics
- Firebase Cloud Messaging
- Cloud Firestore
- Firebase Storage
- Firebase Remote Config
- Google Play services and related Android platform services
You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. Information may be shared with service providers such as Firebase and Google services only as needed to operate, secure, analyze, and improve the app. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
Advertising ID and Analytics
The app may include Google/Firebase SDKs that access identifiers such as the Android Advertising ID or app instance identifiers for analytics, measurement, fraud prevention, diagnostics, or service functionality. The app does not use this information to sell personal data.
Location Data
Location access is used to provide accurate Panchang and time calculations. The app requests location permission from the device. You can deny or revoke location permission at any time through your device settings. If permission is denied, the app may continue using a default location.
Notifications
If you allow notifications, the app may use Firebase Cloud Messaging to send app-related notifications. You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings.
Data Retention and Deletion
Local preferences remain on your device until you clear app data or uninstall the app. Firebase data may be retained as long as needed to operate app features, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain security. You may request deletion of data associated with you by contacting us at the email address listed above.
Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information. Data transmitted to Firebase and Google services is protected using standard transport security. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Children's Privacy
The app is intended for a general audience and is not designed to collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the app, please contact us so we can review and take appropriate action.
Your Choices
- You can grant or revoke location permission in device settings.
- You can enable or disable notifications in device settings.
- You can clear locally stored app preferences by clearing app data or uninstalling the app.
- You can contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of data associated with you.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the app after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, contact us at: contact.novaapps@gmail.com