Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Privacy Policy for the Satshastra mobile application (the "App"), developed and published by the legal entity Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj ("we", "our", "us", or the "Developer"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This document outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you install and use our App on your mobile device or interact with our service endpoints at https://katha.arkayapps.in. This privacy policy applies to the Google Play Store listing under the developer account associated with Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj (Account ID: 6173690625184069241).

1. Information We Collect

To provide and improve the App's functionality, we collect the following types of information:

• Account & Registration Details: When you login, we collect your mobile number to authenticate you and secure your access to the synchronization backend.
• Local User Content: The App stores your notes, bookmarks, annotations on PDF files, reading progress, and custom-created collections (Kathas) locally on your device.
• Synchronization & Server Data: If you use our optional cross-device synchronization feature, the aforementioned local user content (notes, highlights, and bookmarks) is securely transmitted and stored on our server endpoints (hosted at https://katha.arkayapps.in) under your authenticated account.
• App Usage Data: We may collect non-personally identifiable diagnostic information, such as crash reports and general usage patterns, to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We utilize the collected information for the following specific purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and provide the core features of the Satshastra application.
• To enable secure, cross-device synchronization of your notes, bookmarks, and reading history.
• To process your suggestions or error reports submitted via the in-app feedback channel.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical bugs, security issues, or server malfunctions.

3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosures

Your privacy is paramount. We do not sell, trade, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We only share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: If we are required by law or subpoena to disclose information to protect our legal rights, comply with judicial proceedings, or protect the safety of users.
• Infrastructure Service Providers: With trusted cloud hosting and database service providers who maintain our secure backend under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security

We employ administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal and application data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. All network communications between the App and the server (https://katha.arkayapps.in) are encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL/TLS) technology. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices & Data Deletion

You have full control over your data within the App. You can view, edit, or delete any of your notes, highlights, and custom collections at any time. Logging out from the App will remove all local data cache from your device. If you wish to delete your account and associated synchronization data permanently from our servers, you may request this by contacting us at the details provided below.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. You are advised to review this policy page regularly to stay informed of how we protect your information.

7. Contact Us