Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Garud Puran ("App", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use the Garud Puran application on Apple devices.
We respect your privacy and aim to collect and use information only for legitimate purposes necessary to operate, improve, secure, and monetize the App.
1. About the App
Garud Puran is a religious, spiritual, cultural, and educational reference application that may provide Garuda Purana-related stories, katha, shlokas, audio, videos, reels, spiritual journeys, Q&A content, Panchang-related information, meditation features, and Jaap/chanting tools.
2. Information We Collect
The information processed by the App depends on the features you use, permissions you grant, your advertising choices, and whether you purchase a subscription.
2.1 Device and App Information
We may process limited technical information necessary to operate and maintain the App, such as:
- App version and operating system version
- Device type and general device information
- Language and app preferences
- Device-generated identifiers used for App functionality
- Technical logs and diagnostic information
- Information relating to App performance and errors
2.2 Usage and Engagement Information
Depending on the features you use, we may process information such as:
- Content viewed or played
- Reading progress
- Favourite content
- Reel interactions and watch progress
- Search queries submitted within the App
- Feature usage and interaction information
2.3 Information Stored Locally on Your Device
Certain information may remain only on your device, including:
- Reading or playback progress
- App appearance preferences
- Selected Panchang city or preferences
- Cached audio, video, and images
- Custom mantra audio imported or created by you
- Other local App settings
2.4 Microphone and Speech Recognition
If you use Jaap or chanting-related features that require microphone or speech recognition access, the App may process audio or speech information for that feature.
Access is requested only when the relevant feature requires it. You can deny or revoke these permissions through Apple's device settings.
2.5 Notifications
If you allow notifications, the App may process a push notification token, delivery information, notification preferences, and related technical information so that we can send reminders and App-related notifications.
Push notification services may be provided through third-party providers, including OneSignal where applicable.
2.6 Advertising and Google AdMob
The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.
Google AdMob may process information such as device identifiers, advertising identifiers where permitted, IP address, approximate location derived from IP address, advertising information, App interaction information, diagnostics, and other technical information depending on the applicable AdMob configuration, device settings, and consent choices.
AdMob may use this information to provide, measure, personalize, and improve advertising, subject to applicable laws and your choices.
We do not intentionally provide Google with information such as your password or payment card details.
2.7 App Tracking Transparency (ATT)
On supported Apple operating systems, the App may request permission through Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework before allowing tracking as defined by Apple.
Tracking may involve linking information collected from the App with information collected by third parties' apps, websites, or other properties for purposes such as personalized advertising or advertising measurement.
You can choose whether to allow or deny tracking when Apple's system permission dialog is presented.
If you deny tracking permission, the App remains usable, although advertising functionality and personalization may differ.
You can change your tracking preference at any time through the privacy settings provided by Apple on your device.
2.8 Advertising Consent
Depending on your location, applicable privacy requirements, and the advertising configuration used by the App, you may also be shown an advertising consent or privacy choices message before personalized advertising is enabled.
Where applicable, you may change or withdraw your advertising consent through the privacy choices mechanism made available in the App.
2.9 Subscriptions and Purchases
The App offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions, which currently include Monthly and Yearly subscription plans.
Purchases are processed through Apple's App Store and StoreKit. We do not receive or store your full credit card, debit card, or other payment credentials used to complete an App Store transaction.
We may receive or process information necessary to determine whether a subscription is active, expired, cancelled, restored, or otherwise associated with your App usage, such as transaction or entitlement information provided through Apple's systems.
Apple processes payments and transaction information according to Apple's own privacy policies and terms.
3. How We Use Information
We may use information for the following purposes:
- To provide and operate the App
- To provide requested content and features
- To save or synchronize applicable user preferences
- To provide subscription functionality
- To restore and validate purchases
- To display and measure advertisements
- To provide personalized advertising where permitted and consented to
- To provide non-personalized or contextual advertising where applicable
- To understand App usage and improve features
- To diagnose crashes, errors, and technical problems
- To maintain App security and prevent abuse
- To send notifications that you have permitted
- To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to operate certain portions of the App. These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable contractual or legal requirements.
Google AdMob
Google AdMob is used to provide advertising services.
Google may process information for advertising, measurement, fraud prevention, and related purposes subject to Google's applicable policies.
Information about how Google uses data when you use partner apps and services is available through Google's privacy resources.
OneSignal
Where enabled, OneSignal may be used for push notification delivery and related device or subscription identifiers.
Apple
Apple provides the App Store, StoreKit, App Tracking Transparency, notification infrastructure, system permissions, and other Apple services used by the App.
Hosting, APIs and Content Delivery Providers
We may use hosting, API, storage, CDN, and content-delivery providers to deliver App content and operate backend services.
5. Data Sharing
We may share or permit access to information with service providers when necessary to:
- Operate and maintain the App
- Provide advertising services
- Provide notifications
- Process or validate subscriptions
- Deliver content
- Analyze performance and diagnose technical problems
- Protect the security and integrity of the App
We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, users, property, or the safety and integrity of the App.
We do not sell your personal information as a standalone commercial transaction.
6. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing App functionality, maintaining security, resolving disputes, complying with legal obligations, and maintaining appropriate business records.
Some advertising, analytics, diagnostic, and transaction-related information may be retained by the applicable third-party provider according to that provider's own retention practices and policies.
Local information stored on your device generally remains until you remove it, clear the relevant App data where supported, or uninstall the App.
7. Data Deletion
If we maintain server-side information associated with your device or App usage, you may contact us to request deletion or correction of applicable information.
Requests will be handled subject to applicable law, legitimate business requirements, security considerations, and technical limitations.
Deleting the App may remove locally stored information, but does not necessarily cause third-party services such as Apple or Google to delete information they independently process.
8. Your Choices and Controls
Depending on your device, location, and the features you use, you may have the following choices:
- Deny or revoke App Tracking Transparency permission through iOS privacy settings.
- Manage advertising or privacy choices through the controls provided within the App where applicable.
- Disable notifications through iOS Settings.
- Deny or revoke microphone or speech recognition permissions through iOS Settings.
- Delete the App from your device.
- Contact us regarding applicable access, correction, or deletion requests.
9. Children's Privacy
The App has a general audience App Store age rating. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of selling personal information or creating advertising profiles.
Advertising and tracking practices may be restricted depending on the user's age, applicable law, Apple's platform controls, and advertising provider requirements.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us that should be removed, please contact us at darkblueapps@gmail.com.
10. International Data Processing
We and our service providers may process information in India and other countries where our service providers operate.
Where required, appropriate safeguards will be applied to international transfers in accordance with applicable law.
11. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. Third-Party Websites and Services
The App may contain links or sharing functionality that allows you to interact with third-party websites or applications.
Those third-party services operate under their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services that you independently choose to access.
13. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your country or region, you may have rights relating to access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, or withdrawal of consent.
To exercise applicable rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your request before processing it.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the App, our services, third-party providers, advertising practices, subscriptions, or applicable legal requirements.
The updated version will be posted on this page and the Effective Date will be updated accordingly.
We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy.
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