Privacy Policy
Welcome to Shree Saket Panchang! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle information in our application. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and disclosure.
Shree Saket Panchang respects your privacy. We only collect location data if you choose automatic detection (for accurate Panchang calculations). We use basic analytics to improve the app but never collect personal information like your name, email, or phone number. All data is processed locally on your device.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Location Data (Optional)
To provide accurate Panchang calculations tailored to your location:
- Purpose: Calculate precise sunrise, sunset, festival timings, and auspicious moments
- Type: City-level location coordinates (not exact address)
- Storage: Processed locally on your device, not transmitted to our servers
- Permission: Only requested if you enable "Automatic Location Detection" in settings
- Alternative: You can manually select your city without sharing location
1.2 App Usage Information
To improve app performance and user experience:
- Analytics: Anonymous, aggregated usage statistics
- Device Information: Basic device type (phone/tablet) and OS version for compatibility
- Feature Usage: Which app features are used most frequently (anonymous)
Important: We do NOT collect personal identification information such as your name, email address, phone number, contacts, or any sensitive personal data.
2. Third-Party Services
2.1 Analytics Providers
We use Google Analytics (Firebase) to collect:
- App crash reports to fix bugs
- Anonymous feature usage statistics
- Performance metrics for optimization
All analytics data is anonymized and cannot be traced back to individual users.
3. Data Storage & Security
- Local Storage: All Panchang data, user preferences, and settings are stored locally on your device
- No Cloud Storage: We do not store your personal data on external servers
- Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect any information processed by the app
4. Children's Privacy
Our app is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
5. App Permissions
5.1 Required Permissions
- Internet Access: To download festival data, updates, and analytics
- Storage: To save your preferences and settings locally on your device
5.2 Optional Permission
- Location: Only requested if you enable "Automatic Location Detection" feature for accurate Panchang calculations
6. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Use the app without sharing location data by selecting your city manually
- Clear all app data through your device settings at any time
- Disable analytics through your device settings (though this may affect our ability to improve the app)
- Uninstall the app at any time, which removes all locally stored data
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of any material changes through app updates. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
8. Contact Us
Have questions about our Privacy Policy?
We're here to help! Contact us through any of the following methods:
We typically respond to inquiries within 2-3 business days.