Privacy Policy for Deshi Buli

Last Updated: June 13, 2026

Deshi Buli ("we", "our", or "us") is developed and maintained by Zaksoft. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Deshi Buli mobile application.

By using the app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you sign in using Google Authentication, we may collect:

• Name

• Email Address

• Profile Picture

This information is used to:

• Identify contributors

• Manage user accounts

• Personalize user experience

• Provide secure access to app features

1.2 User Contributions

Deshi Buli allows users to contribute regional words, phrases, translations, meanings, and audio pronunciations.

When you submit content, we may collect:

• Submitted words and sentences

• Meanings and translations

• Audio recordings (if provided)

• Display name associated with your account

Please note that submitted content may be visible to other users within the app.

1.3 Usage & Diagnostic Information

To improve app performance and user experience, we may collect anonymous usage and diagnostic information, including:

• Device type

• Operating system version

• App version

• App interaction data

• Crash reports

• Performance metrics

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

2. Microphone Permission

If you choose to record and upload pronunciation audio, Deshi Buli may request permission to access your device's microphone.

Microphone access is:

• Used only for recording audio contributions

• Activated only after your explicit action and permission

• Never used without your knowledge

3. Notifications

Deshi Buli may request permission to send notifications, including:

• Word of the Day updates

• Contribution status notifications

• Feature announcements

• Important service updates

You can disable notifications at any time through your device settings.

4. Local Storage

To provide a better user experience, the app may store certain information locally on your device, including:

• Favorite words

• App preferences

• Theme settings (Dark Mode)

• Cached content for offline access

This information remains on your device unless you remove it or uninstall the app.

5. Advertising

Deshi Buli uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.

Google AdMob may collect and process information such as:

• Advertising ID

• Device information

• App interaction data

• Approximate location information

This information may be used to provide personalized or non-personalized advertisements in accordance with Google's advertising policies.

6. Third-Party Services

The app may use third-party services that collect information according to their own privacy policies.

These services may include:

• Google Play Services

• Firebase Authentication

• Firebase Analytics

• Firebase Crashlytics

• Google AdMob

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these services for additional information regarding their data practices.

7. User-Generated Content & Moderation

To maintain a safe, respectful, and reliable platform, we reserve the right to review, approve, reject, edit, or remove user-submitted content that:

• Contains offensive or abusive language

• Promotes hate speech or harassment

• Includes spam or misleading information

• Violates applicable laws or regulations

• Infringes intellectual property rights

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Information may only be shared when:

• Required by law

• Necessary to protect our legal rights

• Required for the operation of integrated services such as Firebase and AdMob

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information and user contributions only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide and improve our services

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce our policies

10. Account & Data Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your account and associated personal information.

To request account deletion:

Email: zakariasoft1@gmail.com

After verification, deletion requests will be processed within a reasonable timeframe, except where data retention is required by law.

11. Children's Privacy

Deshi Buli is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

12. Data Security

We take reasonable and industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the app after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Developer: Zaksoft
Email: zakariasoft1@gmail.com

Thank You

Thank you for using Deshi Buli and helping preserve the rich regional languages, dialects, and cultural heritage of Bangladesh.