Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 22, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Akshar App. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our application and website.

2. Information We Collect

When you sign in using Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In, we collect:

• Email address (or Apple private relay email if you choose to hide your email)
• User identifier - A unique ID generated by the authentication provider
• Entitlement status - Your access level to premium content based on website purchases
• Usage data - Books you've downloaded (stored locally on your device)

We do NOT collect:

• Your name or profile picture
• Payment information (handled by our website payment processor)
• Device contacts, photos, or location data
• Browsing history outside our app

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

• Authenticate your identity through Firebase Authentication
• Verify your entitlements to premium content purchased through our website
• Provide access to books and features you've purchased
• Maintain your account, collections, and favorites
• Improve app functionality and user experience

We do NOT:

• Use your email for marketing, newsletters, or promotional communications
• Sell or rent your personal information to third parties
• Share your data with advertisers

4. Premium Content and Purchases

• Payment processing is handled by our website's payment provider
• We only receive confirmation of successful purchases
• The app verifies your entitlements through our secure backend
• No payment information is stored or processed within the mobile app

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services to operate our app:

• Firebase Authentication - Secure user sign-in
• Firebase Firestore - Storing user entitlements and collections
• Google Sign-In - Authentication via Google accounts
• Apple Sign-In - Authentication via Apple ID

These services process data according to their own privacy policies:

• Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Privacy Policy
• Apple Privacy Policy

6. Local Data Storage

The app stores the following data locally on your device:

• Downloaded book content (for offline access)
• Your favorite songs and collections
• Recent search history
• App preferences and settings

This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers except for cloud backup of collections (if you enable this feature). You can clear this data by deleting the app.

7. How We Protect Your Information

• Your data is encrypted in transit using industry-standard SSL/TLS
• Authentication is handled by Firebase, which employs bank-level security measures
• We implement access controls to limit who can view user data
• Regular security audits and updates to maintain protection

8. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or distribute your personal information to third parties, partners, or advertisers. Your data is used exclusively within our application for authentication and service delivery.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request to know what data we have about you
• Correction: Update your email through your authentication provider settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your collections and favorites
• Opt-Out: Disable cloud sync for collections

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at rajaramaniyer@gmail.com

10. Data Retention and Account Deletion

We retain your information only while your account is active.

To delete your account:

1. Visit https://akshar-app.web.app/account
2. Click "Delete Account"
3. Confirm deletion

Upon deletion:

• Email and user ID permanently removed from our servers
• Entitlements and purchase history deleted
• Active subscriptions must be cancelled separately through your payment provider
• Local device data remains until you uninstall the app

Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in data centers located in different countries where Firebase operates. By using our app, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be notified through the app.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Us

By using Akshar App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.