Privacy Policy

Akhila Bharata Padmashali Sangham built the Padmashali Darshini app as a free app. This SERVICE is provided by Akhila Bharata Padmashali Sangham at no cost and is intended for use as is. This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use our Service.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which are accessible at Padmashali Darshini unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collection and Use

For a better experience while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

• Full Name

• Mobile Number

• E-Mail Address

• Physical Address

• Contact List

• Image Information

Contact List

• Collection: We access and collect contact list information from your device, which includes names, phone numbers, email addresses, and any other information stored in your contact list.

• Use: This information is used to enhance the app's functionality, allowing you to easily share content with your contacts.

• Disclosure: Your contact list information is not shared with third parties, except as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.

Image Information

• Collection: Our app accesses and collects image data from your device, including photos and videos stored in your device's gallery.

• Use: We use this information to allow you to upload and share images within the app, personalize your user experience, and improve service functionality.

• Disclosure: Image information is not shared with third parties unless explicitly required for service purposes or as mandated by law.

Interaction with Third-Party Applications

Our app is designed to interact with third-party applications like WhatsApp and Telegram. We ensure that any data shared with these applications is only for the purpose of enhancing user experience and is done with your explicit consent.

• WhatsApp and Telegram:

  • Purpose: Facilitate direct sharing of content through messaging apps.

  • Data Shared: Only the data you choose to share is transmitted to these apps.

  • Control: You can choose whether or not to use these features within the app.

• Browsing and External Links:

  • Purpose: Open URLs in your default browser.

  • Data Usage: We do not track or store any browsing data; the URL is handled by the browser.

Package and Intent Queries

To ensure smooth functionality, our app queries certain packages and intents to determine if compatible applications are installed on your device. This includes checking for messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, as well as SMS, phone dialers, and browsers.

• Purpose: To enhance user experience by offering seamless integration with compatible apps.

• Data Usage: This is purely functional and does not involve collecting or storing any personal information from these apps.

User Consent and Control

We prioritize your privacy and provide you with the ability to control the data shared with our app:

• Permissions: You can manage app permissions through your device settings. Our app only accesses information you have explicitly consented to share.

• Data Sharing: You have full control over what data you share with third-party apps through our platform.

Location Data Usage

Our app may access your location data to improve the services offered:

• Purpose: To provide location-based services and personalized content.

• Data Usage: Location data is used internally and is not shared with third parties without your consent.

• Control: You can manage location permissions in your device settings.

Security Measures

We employ robust security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: All data transmissions are encrypted using industry-standard protocols.

• Access Control: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

• Data Storage: Personal data is stored securely with appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access.

Advertising and Analytics

We use third-party analytics services to understand how our app is used and to improve your experience. We may also display ads within the app:

• Google Analytics for Firebase: Helps us analyze app usage and user interactions.

• Advertising Partners: We may share anonymized data with advertising partners to provide relevant ads.

Third-Party Service Providers

Our app employs third-party services for specific functions. These services may collect information to provide the service or comply with legal obligations:

1. Google Play Services: Used for in-app purchases, authentication, and more.

2. Firebase Analytics: Collects app usage data for improving user experience.

3. Firebase Crashlytics: Helps us understand and fix app crashes and performance issues.

Log Data

We want to inform you that whenever you use our Service, in the case of an error in the app, we collect data and information (through third-party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing our Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.

Cookies

Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory.

This Service does not use these "cookies" explicitly. However, the app may use third-party code and libraries that use "cookies" to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.

Links to Other Sites

This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children's Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

This policy is effective as of 06/08/24.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:

Email: hello@padmashalidarshini.com