Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Buddha ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

When you use the App, you may provide us with:

• Notes: Personal notes and annotations you create while reading texts
• Highlights: Text highlights you mark with various colors
• Bookmarks: Chapters and verses you bookmark for later reading
• Reading Preferences: Font size, dark mode, and other reading settings

2. Automatically Collected Information

The App may automatically collect:

• Reading History: Information about which texts and chapters you have read
• Usage Data: How you interact with the App, including features used and time spent reading

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the App's functionality
• Remember your reading progress and preferences
• Enable features such as notes, highlights, and bookmarks
• Improve the App's performance and user experience
• Provide customer support when requested

Data Storage

All data collected by the App is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. We do not collect, transmit, or store your personal data on external servers. Your notes, highlights, bookmarks, and reading history remain on your device and are not accessible to us or any third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data. Since all data is stored locally on your device, it is protected by your device's built-in security features, including encryption and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

The App does not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. We do not share your information with third parties for marketing or any other purposes.

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 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.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View all data stored in the App through the App's interface
• Delete: Delete any notes, highlights, or bookmarks at any time through the App
• Reset: Clear all App data by deleting and reinstalling the App
• Control: Adjust reading preferences and settings at any time

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

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