Privacy Policy

Mandir Connect and Your Privacy

Mandir Connect ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information when you use Mandir Connect.

Mandir Connect helps users stay connected with temples through updates, events, devotional videos, and temple information. By using Mandir Connect, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate Mandir Connect, deliver app features, maintain security, improve reliability, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Account sign-in details processed through Firebase Authentication

1.2 User-Generated Content

• Comments
• Likes
• Temple requests
• Other content you choose to submit within the app

1.3 Device and Usage Data

• Device information
• App usage data
• Crash reports
• Diagnostic information
• Analytics data

This information may be collected through services such as Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics.

1.4 Notification Data

• Push notification tokens
• Notification delivery and interaction information

This information is used through Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to send updates and alerts.

1.5 Advertising and Video Data

• Device identifiers and ad interaction data may be processed by Google AdMob when ads are shown
• Playback and device-related data may be processed by YouTube and Google when you watch embedded videos

2. How We Use Your Information

• Create and manage user accounts
• Authenticate users securely
• Display temple updates, events, devotional videos, and temple information
• Enable comments, likes, temple requests, and other community features
• Send push notifications and app alerts
• Improve app performance, reliability, and user experience
• Monitor crashes, diagnose technical issues, and maintain security
• Show advertising where applicable
• Prevent abuse, misuse, fraud, and unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Google Firebase

• Firebase Authentication for sign-in and account management
• Firestore for storing and syncing app data
• Firebase Analytics for usage insights
• Firebase Crashlytics for crash reporting and diagnostics
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for push notifications

These services may process personal information, usage data, crash data, and notification-related data to support authentication, app functionality, analytics, reliability, and communications.

3.2 Google AdMob

Mandir Connect may use Google AdMob to display ads in the app. AdMob may process device identifiers, ad interaction data, and basic device or performance information related to ad delivery.

3.3 YouTube

Mandir Connect may display embedded YouTube videos. YouTube and Google may process playback, usage, and device-related data when you watch embedded videos. Mandir Connect does not download or store YouTube video files.

4. How We Share Information

We share information only as necessary to operate Mandir Connect and provide its services.

• With service providers that support authentication, hosting, analytics, crash reporting, notifications, advertising, and embedded video delivery
• With authorized personnel or administrators when needed to manage app content and temple-related features
• With regulators, law enforcement, or other parties when required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, and security

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Storage and Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including encryption in transit, secure cloud storage, access controls, authentication protections, and monitoring for abuse and unauthorized access.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide Mandir Connect, maintain security and reliability, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

When information is no longer needed, we delete or securely remove it where reasonably possible.

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Access your information
• Correct or update your information
• Request deletion of your information
• Disable optional communications such as push notifications
• Contact us with privacy-related questions

You may also manage certain information directly within the app where those options are available.

8. Account Deletion

You may delete your Mandir Connect account through the account deletion option available inside the app or by using the public account deletion page below.

https://aniveer-f652b.web.app/delete-account.html

If you need assistance with account deletion, contact us at contact2kalshetty@gmail.com.

When you delete your account, we delete your personal data and associated account content, including comments and likes, subject to limited technical or legal requirements.

9. Push Notifications and Advertising

If you allow notifications, Mandir Connect may send you updates about temple activity, events, and other relevant information. You can control or disable notifications through your device settings or app settings where available.

Mandir Connect may also display ads through Google AdMob. Advertising partners may process limited data, such as device identifiers and ad interaction data, to deliver, measure, and improve ads.

10. Children's Privacy

Mandir Connect is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through Mandir Connect, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11. International Data Processing

Your information may be processed and stored on systems operated by service providers in locations outside your immediate region. By using Mandir Connect, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, app features, legal requirements, or third-party services. When we make material changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

Your continued use of Mandir Connect after any update means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, your data, or account deletion, please contact us at contact2kalshetty@gmail.com.