Thank you for using Namsadhan. This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide us directly: When you create an account, we may collect your email address and name to set up and manage your user profile.
- Usage Information: We collect information about your activity in the app, such as your progress in the Namasmaran timer, and which features you use most frequently. This helps us improve the app and your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our app and its features.
- Personalize your experience.
- Communicate with you, including sending you notifications if you have them enabled.
- Ensure the security and stability of our application.
3. App Permissions
To provide the full functionality of the Namsadhan app, we require certain permissions on your device.
- Microphone (`android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`): This permission is required by a core audio library (`expo-av`) that the app uses to play sounds, such as the bell in the meditation timer. We do not, under any circumstances, record, store, or transmit any audio from your device's microphone. The permission is solely to enable audio playback features.
- Notifications: This permission allows us to send you reminders and inspirational quotes if you opt-in to receive them.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to help us operate our app:
- Firebase (by Google): We use Firebase for user authentication (managing your login), and to store app data securely. You can learn more about how Firebase handles data in Google's Privacy & Terms.
5. Data Security
We are committed to protecting your information. We use administrative and electronic measures, including secure cloud storage provided by Google Firebase, to safeguard your data from loss, theft, and unauthorized access.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "effective date" at the top of this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: namsadhan@gmail.com