Privacy Policy - Sunderkand
Privacy Policy
Application: Sunderkand (श्री सुन्दरकाण्ड)
1. Introduction & Overview
Welcome to Sunderkand ("we," "our," or "the application"). We deeply respect your personal privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how your information is handled when you download, install, and use the Sunderkand mobile application for Android.
Core Privacy Commitment: Sunderkand is designed and built from the ground up as a pure offline, serene devotional reading companion. We do not collect, harvest, store, transmit, or share any personal information, location data, device identifiers, or usage logs.
2. Information Collection & Usage
We do not require users to create an account, register, or provide any personal details to access all features of the application.
- No Personal Identifiable Information (PII): We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, contact lists, physical addresses, or any personal data.
- No Device or Network Telemetry: We do not collect IMEI numbers, MAC addresses, IP addresses, or device hardware IDs.
- No Location Tracking: The application does not request or access fine, coarse, or background location data.
- No Audio or Camera Recording: The application does not access camera, microphone, or audio inputs.
3. Local Device Storage (Preferences Only)
The application uses Android Jetpack DataStore to store purely localized user preferences directly on your device. This data is private to the application sandbox and is never transmitted over the internet or backed up to unauthorized third-party servers.
| Data Item | Purpose | Storage Location |
|---|---|---|
| Font Size & Line Spacing | Allows custom text scaling and line height for comfortable reading | Local on-device DataStore |
| Scripture Font Style | Remembers selected font (Karma, Poppins, Rozha One) | Local on-device DataStore |
| Spiritual Theme Mode | Remembers selected theme (Prabhat/Light, Bhojpatra/Sepia, Dhyan/Dark) | Local on-device DataStore |
| Bookmarks & Last Read Position | Enables quick resumption of Sunderkand chapters | Local on-device DataStore |
| Jap Mala Bead Counter | Retains mantra bead recitation count (1-108) during spiritual practice | Local on-device DataStore |
| Puja Vidhi Checklist | Tracks completed rituals in Hanuman Puja Vidhi | Local on-device DataStore |
4. Permissions & Device Capabilities
The application adheres to the principle of least privilege. In accordance with Google Play Developer Program policies:
- No Sensitive Permissions: No dangerous or sensitive runtime permissions (such as
CAMERA,RECORD_AUDIO,ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION,READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE,READ_CONTACTS) are declared or requested. - Standard Platform Integration: Standard Android platform execution permissions (such as edge-to-edge window rendering and theme support) operate within normal Android system confines.
5. Advertising, Analytics & Third-Party SDKs
We believe sacred devotional reading should be uninterrupted, pure, and distraction-free:
- Zero Advertisements: The application contains no advertising banners, interstitial ads, video rewards, or third-party ad networks (no Google AdMob, Unity, AppLovin, etc.).
- Zero Tracking SDKs: We do not integrate third-party analytics or tracker SDKs (no Facebook SDK, AppsFlyer, Adjust, etc.).
- Zero Sale of Data: Because no data is collected, we never sell, trade, or monetize any user data.
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA & Google Play Families Policy)
Sunderkand contains religious, philosophical, and cultural verses intended for devotional study by audiences of all ages, including children and families. In full compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Google Play Families Policy, we do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
7. User Rights & Data Deletion
You have complete control over all data generated during your usage of the application:
- In-App Reset: You can reset the Jap Mala counter, bookmarks, completed chapters, and puja steps directly inside the application at any time.
- Complete Data Erasure: To completely wipe all local preferences, simply navigate to your Android device's Settings > Apps > Sunderkand > Storage > Clear Storage / Clear Data, or uninstall the application. All preferences will be immediately deleted from your device.
8. Data Security
Because all interactions and preferences remain strictly confined to your device's isolated Android application sandbox, your spiritual reading data is protected against remote interception and unauthorized access.
9. Target Android SDK & Platform Compliance
This application is compiled with and targets Android 16 / SDK 36 with universal Edge-to-Edge window handling, R8 code optimization, and strict adherence to Google Play Store policies and guidelines.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect platform upgrades or statutory requirements. Any updates will be published with an updated "Last Modified" date.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, feedback, or inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the Sunderkand application, please contact us at:
Developer: Rakes Sahu
Email: rakes.sahu.100@gmail.com
Application: Sunderkand (com.sunderkanda.apply)
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