PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: June 22, 2026
BhaktiRaag ("we", "us", or "our") operates the BhaktiRaag mobile application (the "App"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our App.
By using BhaktiRaag, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service (https://www.youtube.com/t/terms) and the Google Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy), in addition to this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following information to provide and improve our service:
Account Information (if you sign in):
Name and email address provided via Google Sign-In or Sign in with Apple
A unique user identifier assigned by Firebase Authentication
App Usage Data:
Deity and music type preferences you select during onboarding
Favourites and playlists you create
Anonymous usage data to improve the app experience (e.g. screens visited, features used)
YouTube API Data:
BhaktiRaag uses the YouTube API Services to search for and stream devotional music content. When you use the App, we access video metadata (titles, thumbnails, descriptions), search results, and playback data via the YouTube API. This data is used solely to power in-app playback and search features and is not stored on our servers beyond the active session.
Device Data:
BhaktiRaag and its third-party services (Firebase) may store data locally on your device, including authentication tokens, user preferences, and playlist data, to enable a seamless experience across sessions.
Guest Users:
If you use the App without signing in, we assign an anonymous identifier to save your session preferences locally. No personally identifiable information is collected for guest users.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Personalise your devotional music experience based on your preferences
Save your favourites, playlists, and settings across sessions
Enable streaming of YouTube content via the YouTube API Services
Improve app features, fix bugs, and analyse usage patterns
Authenticate your identity when you choose to sign in
Respond to your questions or support requests
We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond operating and improving the App.
YouTube API Services
BhaktiRaag uses the YouTube API Services provided by Google LLC. By using BhaktiRaag, you acknowledge and agree that:
Your use of YouTube content within the App is subject to the YouTube Terms of Service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms
The Google Privacy Policy applies to data processed via YouTube API Services: https://policies.google.com/privacy
YouTube API Data accessed by the App (video metadata, thumbnails, search results) is used solely to enable in-app content discovery and playback
We do not permanently store YouTube API Data on our servers. Metadata cached during a session is refreshed or deleted at the end of each session
All video playback is rendered via the official YouTube embedded player, complying with YouTube's Required Minimum Functionality (RMF) including minimum thumbnail dimensions (120x70px) and minimum embedded player viewport (200x200px)
You can revoke BhaktiRaag's access to your Google account at any time via: https://myaccount.google.com/permissions.
Third Party Services
BhaktiRaag uses the following third-party services:
YouTube API Services (Google LLC) — content streaming and search. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Firebase Authentication (Google LLC) — sign-in and identity. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Firebase Firestore (Google LLC) — cloud storage of preferences and playlists. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Sign-In (Google LLC). Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Sign in with Apple (Apple Inc.). Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to any other outside parties. We do not allow third parties to serve advertisements within the App.
Device Storage and Similar Technologies
BhaktiRaag and its third-party service providers (including Firebase) store, access, and collect information on or from your device. This includes:
Authentication tokens stored locally to keep you signed in
User preferences and playlist data cached locally for performance
Anonymous session identifiers for guest users
These are not advertising cookies. They are used solely to operate the App's core functionality. You can clear this data at any time by deleting the App from your device.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
With Google LLC, as required to operate Firebase and YouTube API Services
With Apple Inc., as required for Sign in with Apple functionality
If required by law, regulation, or valid legal process
To protect the rights, property, or safety of BhaktiRaag, our users, or others
We do not share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or any third parties beyond those listed above.
Data Retention
Guest user session data is retained for 7 days, after which it is automatically deleted
Registered user data (preferences, playlists, account information) is retained until you delete your account
YouTube API Data is not stored on our servers beyond the active session
You may delete your account at any time from within the App: Profile → Settings → Delete Account. Upon deletion, all your data is permanently removed.
Children's Privacy
BhaktiRaag is not directed at 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 us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data is stored on Google Firebase, which employs industry-standard security measures. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data (available directly in-app via Delete Account)
Withdraw consent for data processing
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: bhaktiraag.108@gmail.com
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
App: BhaktiRaag — Devotional Music Streaming
Developer: Rajkumar Sheth
Email: bhaktiraag.108@gmail.com