Privacy Policy

Last Updated : 12 August 2025

1.  Introduction and Who We Are -

App Name - Anantaroop

Purpose - It is a spiritual mobile application that provides access to stotras and mantras in read and audio format, along with information about the upcoming events of Sadguru Shri Bhau Maharaj foundation.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy: We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your information when you use our app.

2.  Data Collected

For Firebase Authentication (Google and Phone Number):
To provide secure access and a personalized experience, our app uses Firebase Authentication. Depending on your sign-in method, we collect the following information:

• Google Sign-In: We collect your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.

• Phone Number Sign-In: We collect your phone number.

For Push Notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging):
To enable push notifications, we collect a unique, non-personal device identifier (a "Firebase Installation ID") from your device. This identifier is used solely to send you notifications you have opted to receive. You can disable these notifications at any time through your device settings.

For Future Personalized Features:
We use the information collected during authentication, such as your name and email, to manage your user account and to provide personalized features and content within the app. This allows us to improve your experience and offer features tailored to your interests.

3. How We Use the Internet Connection (Limited Scope)

Your app requires an internet connection solely for the purpose of loading stotras and mantras (both read and audio formats) from our cloud server. This allows us to provide you with updated content without requiring app updates.

Beyond this, the internet connection is used to facilitate access to external links  you choose to open within the app.

4. External Links and Third-Party Services

Our app provides convenient links to external websites and services, including Google Maps for event locations, our official website, our YouTube channel, and our Instagram profile. When you click on these links, the respective web pages will open within our app's interface (e.g., in an in-app browser or webview).

Please be aware that while these pages open within our app, they are external platforms that are not owned or controlled by us. These third-party services (Google Maps, YouTube, Instagram, and our website host) have their own separate privacy policies that govern how they collect, use, and share your data when you interact with their content within the WebView. For example, YouTube and Instagram may collect information about your viewing habits or interactions if you are logged into their services within the WebView.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites or services. We do not access, collect, or store any user data that these third-party services may collect through the WebView.

We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services (e.g., Google's Privacy Policy for Maps and YouTube, Instagram's Data Policy, and the privacy policy of our website host) before providing any personal information or interacting with their content.

We do not collect or share any personal data from your use of our app with these external platforms when you access them through these in-app links. Your interaction with those platforms within the WebView is directly between you and them, governed by their respective privacy policies.

Firebase Authentication:
We use Firebase Authentication, a service provided by Google, to handle the authentication process. By signing in, you acknowledge that your data is handled by Firebase according to their terms. You can review Google's privacy policy for more details.

Firebase Cloud Messaging:
Our app uses Firebase Cloud Messaging to deliver push notifications. This service is provided by Google and processes device identifiers to route messages to the correct device.

5. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13, as our app does not collect personal information from any user.

6. Security

While we do not collect personal data, we are committed to ensuring the security of our cloud service that hosts the stotra and mantra content.

7. Collection and Use of Optional WhatsApp Numbers

We offer an optional feature in our app that allows you to join our exclusive WhatsApp community. If you choose to participate, we may ask for your WhatsApp phone number.

Here's what you need to know about this optional feature:

• It's Your Choice: Providing your WhatsApp number is completely optional. You can skip this step and continue using the app as usual without any impact on your experience.

• Why We Ask: Your WhatsApp number is collected solely to add you to our official WhatsApp community. This community provides [briefly mention benefits, e.g., "updates, support, and exclusive content related to our app"].

• Quick Deletion: As soon as your number is successfully used to add you to our WhatsApp community, it will be promptly and permanently deleted from our systems. We won't keep your WhatsApp number after this process is finished.

• No Sharing: Your WhatsApp number will never be shared, sold, or rented to any third parties for any purpose, including marketing or advertising.

• Data Security: Any WhatsApp numbers temporarily collected are stored securely within Firestore, where data is automatically encrypted at rest by Google's infrastructure to protect your privacy.

By choosing to provide your WhatsApp number, you agree to its use as described above for the sole purpose of adding you to our WhatsApp community and its immediate deletion afterward.

Your Control and Contact Information

We are committed to ensuring your privacy and giving you control over your information.

If you have any questions, concerns, or if you would like us to delete your WhatsApp number from our temporary records before it's used or after it's been processed, please don't hesitate to contact us at:  helpbyanantaroop@gmail.com

8. 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 within the app. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. User Data Rights and Deletion 

Right to Deletion:
You have the right to request the deletion of your account and all associated personal data. To do so, please send an email to helpbyanantaroop@gmail.com

What is Deleted:
Upon a verified request, we will delete your user profile and all personal data linked to your account. We will inform you once your data has been deleted.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: helpbyanantaroop@gmail.com