# Privacy Policy for Pradosham Reminder

**Last Updated:** January 2026

## Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Pradosham Reminder ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

## Information We Collect

### Location Data

- **Purpose:** The app requests location permissions to provide accurate moon phase calculations, Pradosham dates, Pradosh Kaal timings, and astronomical events specific to your geographic location. Location data is essential for calculating precise moon phases and religious observances that vary by location.

- **Collection Method:** We use your device's location services (GPS, network-based location) through Google Play Services to obtain your latitude and longitude coordinates. The app also uses reverse geocoding to convert coordinates into a human-readable location name.

- **Permission Types and Storage:**

  - **"Always" Permission:** If you grant "Always" location permission, your location coordinates (latitude, longitude) and location name are saved locally on your device using Android's SharedPreferences. This saved location is used on subsequent app launches to provide faster access and improved user experience.

  - **"While Using the App" Permission:** If you grant "While Using the App" location permission, your location coordinates (latitude, longitude) and location name are also saved locally on your device using Android's SharedPreferences. The app will use this saved location on subsequent app launches for faster access. However, if you are more than 50km away from the saved location, the app will detect and update to your new location.

  - **"Only This Time" Permission:** Location is used only for the current session and is NOT saved. The app will request location permission again on the next launch.

  - **Permission Denied:** If location permission is denied, the app uses default coordinates (New Delhi, India - 28.6139°N, 77.2090°E) for all calculations.

- **Smart Location Detection:**

  - The app includes a 50-kilometer radius check feature. If your current GPS location is within 50km of a previously saved location (when "Always" or "While Using the App" permission was granted), the app will use the cached location for faster performance.

  - If you are outside the 50km radius, the app will detect and save your new location (if "Always" or "While Using the App" permission is granted).

- **Location Status Tracking:**

  - The app tracks location status as "Cached location" (saved from previous "Always" or "While Using the App" permission), "Default location" (New Delhi when permission denied), or "Detected location" (newly detected GPS location).

  - This status is displayed in the app's settings screen for transparency.

- **Storage Details:**

  - Location data is stored locally on your device only, using Android's secure SharedPreferences mechanism.

  - Stored data includes: latitude, longitude, location name (from geocoding), and a flag indicating whether the location was detected or is default.

  - Location data is NEVER transmitted to external servers or shared with third parties.

  - All location processing occurs entirely on your device.

- **Manual Location Detection:**

  - You can manually trigger location detection from the app's Settings screen using the "Detect Location" button.

  - This feature respects your permission settings and will save location if "Always" or "While Using the App" permission is granted.

- **Sharing:** We do not share your location data with any third parties. All location data remains on your device.

### Reminder Data

- **Purpose:** The app allows you to set reminders for Pradosham days, Maha Shivaratri, and moon phases.

- **Collection Method:** Reminder information is stored locally on your device.

- **Storage:** All reminder data is stored locally on your device using Android's SharedPreferences. This data includes:

  - Reminder date and time

  - Reminder type (Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, Moon Phase)

  - Reminder notification preferences

- **Sharing:** Reminder data is not transmitted to external servers or shared with third parties.

### App Usage Data

- **Purpose:** We do not collect analytics, usage statistics, or personal identification information.

- **Collection Method:** None - we do not track your app usage.

## How We Use Your Information

- **Location Data:**

  - Used solely for calculating accurate moon phases, Pradosham timings, Pradosh Kaal periods, and astronomical events based on your geographic location.

  - Location coordinates are essential because moon phases and religious observances vary by geographic location.

  - Saved locations (when "Always" or "While Using the App" permission is granted) are used to provide faster app startup and reduce repeated location requests.

  - Location data is processed entirely on your device using local astronomical calculations.

- **Reminder Data:** Used to schedule and display local notifications on your device for Pradosham days, Maha Shivaratri, and moon phase events.

- **No External Transmission:** All data processing occurs locally on your device. We do not transmit any information, including location data, to external servers. The app operates completely offline after initial setup.

## Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to any third parties. All data remains on your device and is not transmitted externally.

## Data Security

- All data is stored locally on your device using Android's secure storage mechanisms.

- We do not maintain external servers that could be subject to security breaches.

- Your location and reminder data are protected by Android's built-in security features.

## Your Rights

### Access and Control

- You can view and manage your reminders directly within the app.

- You can delete reminders at any time through the app's interface.

### Location Permissions

- You can revoke location permissions at any time through your device's settings (Settings > Apps > Pradosham Reminder > Permissions > Location).

- You can change permission type between "Always", "While using the app", or "Deny" at any time.

- If location permissions are denied, the app will use default coordinates (New Delhi, India - 28.6139°N, 77.2090°E) for all calculations.

- If you revoke "Always" or "While Using the App" permission after it was previously granted, any saved location data will remain on your device but will not be automatically used. You can manually clear this data through app settings or by clearing app data.

- The app provides step-by-step instructions in the Settings screen to help you enable location permissions if needed.

### Data Deletion

- **Reminder Data:** To delete all reminder data, you can clear the app's data through your device's Settings > Apps > Pradosham Reminder > Storage > Clear Data.

- **Location Data:** Saved location data (when "Always" or "While Using the App" permission was granted) is stored locally and can be cleared by:

  - Clearing all app data: Settings > Apps > Pradosham Reminder > Storage > Clear Data

  - Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored data, including saved location information.

- **Note:** Clearing app data will remove all reminders, saved locations, and app preferences. You will need to reconfigure the app after clearing data.

## Children's Privacy

Our app does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

## Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

**Company:** Golden Bilva  

**Email:** ranjith.mr.mail@gmail.com 

**Website:** [Your Website URL]

## Location Data Summary

For your convenience, here's a quick summary of how location data is handled:

✅ **What we collect:** Latitude, longitude, and location name (from geocoding)  

✅ **When we save:** When you grant "Always" or "While Using the App" location permission  

✅ **Where it's stored:** Locally on your device only (SharedPreferences)  

✅ **How it's used:** For calculating moon phases and religious observances  

✅ **Who can access:** Only your device - no external servers or third parties  

✅ **How to delete:** Clear app data or uninstall the app  

✅ **Default behavior:** Uses New Delhi, India coordinates if permission is denied

## Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

- Google Play Store requirements

- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles

- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements

## Data Processing Location

All data processing occurs locally on your device. No data is processed on external servers.

## Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party libraries and services:

- **Google Play Services Location:** For location services (GPS and network-based location). This service is subject to Google's privacy policy. Location data obtained through this service is used only locally within our app and is not shared with Google beyond what is necessary for location services to function.

- **Android Geocoding Services:** For converting GPS coordinates into human-readable location names (reverse geocoding). This service may use network connectivity but location data is not stored by the geocoding service beyond the immediate request.

- **Astronomy Library (cosinekitty):** For astronomical calculations (moon phases, Pradosham dates, etc.). This library performs calculations locally and does not collect or transmit any data.

These services may have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. However, we ensure that all location data obtained through these services remains on your device and is not transmitted externally by our app.

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