Privacy Policy for සමන්ත පට්ඨානය (Samantha Pattanaya) - Pirith Chanting App

Privacy Policy for සමන්ත පට්ඨානය (Samantha Pattanaya) – Pirith Chanting App Effective Date: July 2026 App Version: 1.1.0 Developer: Pirith Apps Platforms: Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) 1. Introduction Welcome to සමන්ත පට්ඨානය (Samantha Pattanaya), a Buddhist chanting application that provides access to traditional Pirith (protective chants) in Pali and Sinhala. This Privacy Policy explains what information the app collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. By using the app, you agree to this policy. 2. Information We Collect 2.1 Stored Locally on Your Device App settings — your font-size preference and audio playback settings. These stay on your device. 2.2 Collected Automatically via Analytics (Firebase Analytics – Google) Our app uses Google Firebase Analytics to understand how the app is used so we can improve it. Firebase automatically collects anonymous, aggregated information, which may include: App usage and interaction events (e.g., screens viewed, chants played, session length, engagement) Device and technical information (device model, operating system version, app version, language, screen size) A non-permanent app-instance identifier Approximate, coarse location (country/region) derived from IP address — the IP address itself is not retained by us This data is processed by Google on our behalf. It is not linked to your identity and is not used to track you across other apps or websites (our app contains no advertising and no advertising identifiers). 2.3 Information We Do Not Collect Personal information — we do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or account credentials. Precise location — we do not access GPS or precise location. Audio recordings — we do not record, store, or transmit audio from your microphone. (The microphone permission on iOS is only present due to the audio playback framework and is not used to capture audio.) Contacts, photos, or files — we do not access them. 3. How We Use Information To remember your font-size and audio preferences for a better experience. To understand overall, anonymous usage trends (via Firebase Analytics) so we can improve the app's content and performance. We do not sell your data, and we do not use it for advertising. 4. Third-Party Services Our app uses the following third-party service, which has its own privacy policy: Google Firebase Analytics — provided by Google LLC. See Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy and how Firebase uses data: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy Audio content is bundled with the app and played locally/offline; we do not use external streaming services. 5. Data Storage, Retention & Security Your preferences are stored locally on your device and remain under your control. Analytics data is stored on Google's servers in accordance with Google's retention policies. We apply reasonable, industry-standard measures to protect information, though no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. 6. Your Rights and Choices Preferences: adjust font size and audio settings anytime within the app; changes are stored locally and take effect immediately. Delete local data: clear the app's data via your device settings, or uninstall the app to remove all locally stored data. Privacy rights (GDPR/CCPA): depending on your region, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete data, or object to processing. Because analytics data is anonymous and not linked to your identity, we may be unable to identify data belonging to a specific individual, but you can contact us with any request. iOS tracking: the app does not track you and does not request App Tracking Transparency permission because no cross-app/website tracking occurs. 7. Children's Privacy The app is rated for general audiences and contains religious/educational content suitable for all ages. It is not specifically directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The analytics described above collect only anonymous, non-personal usage data. We recommend parental guidance for young users. 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" above and make the revised policy available at this URL and within the app as appropriate. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance. 9. Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact: Developer: Pirith Apps Email: geekaveueyt@gmail.com App: සමන්ත පට්ඨානය (Samantha Pattanaya)