Privacy Policy - Kundli Panchang: Aaj Ki Tithi

Welcome to Kundli Panchang: Aaj Ki Tithi, an Android mobile application developed and operated by Patringa ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application collects, uses, protects, and discloses your personal data, as well as your rights regarding account and data deletion in accordance with Google Play Developer Policies.

1. Identifying Details

App Title: Kundli Panchang: Aaj Ki Tithi
Application ID / Package: com.patringa.kundlipanchang
Developer Entity: Patringa
Official Website: https://patringa.com
Support Email: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

When you use our application, we may collect the following types of information to provide you with astrology and calendar services:

A. Personal Information (via Google Sign-In)

To enable account synchronization, save your birth profiles, and provide personalized horoscopes, you may sign in using your Google Account (OAuth). We receive standard profile information provided by Google:

Name: Used to personalize your Kundli charts and welcome screen.
Email Address: Used as your unique account identifier and to maintain your astrological profile.
User ID / Profile Photo URL: Unique Firebase identifier used for authentication and displaying your avatar in the drawer menu.

B. Device and Technical Information

Advertising ID (Google Play Services AD_ID): Used by Google AdMob to serve relevant advertisements.
FCM Token (Device Registration Token): Used securely by Firebase Cloud Messaging to deliver optional daily Panchang and festival push notifications.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information exclusively for the following purposes:

App Functionality & Account Management: Authenticating your user identity, storing your birth preferences, and calculating personalized Kundli charts.
Notifications: Sending optional daily Panchang alerts and festival reminders.
Advertising: Serving banner advertisements via Google AdMob to support our free application.
Security & Legal Compliance: Protecting users from unauthorized account access and complying with applicable laws.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

Our application integrates trusted third-party SDKs certified by Google Play. These third-party services collect and process data in accordance with their respective privacy policies:

Google Firebase Authentication & Cloud Messaging: Authenticates user accounts and delivers push notifications. (Firebase Privacy Policy)
Google AdMob: Serves banner advertisements and monetizes the free application. (Google Ads Privacy Policy)
Google Play Services: Core system libraries for app functionality. (Google Privacy Policy)

5. Data Security & Encryption

All communication between the application and our servers is strictly transmitted using industry-standard HTTPS / TLS 1.3 encryption in transit. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

6. Account and Data Deletion Policy

In strict compliance with the Google Play User Data and Account Deletion policy, users of Kundli Panchang: Aaj Ki Tithi have the absolute right to delete their account and all associated personal data at any time.

Option 1: In-App Instant Deletion

Open the Kundli Panchang: Aaj Ki Tithi app.
Tap the Menu icon (☰) in the top-left corner to open the side drawer.
Tap the red "Delete Account" button located right next to the "Sign Out" button.
Your account, authentication record, and profile data will be permanently and immediately deleted from Firebase and our database.

Option 2: Web Deletion Request

If you have uninstalled the app or prefer to request deletion via the web, you can visit our dedicated account deletion page:
👉 https://patringa.com/delete-account/
Or send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Delete Kundli Panchang Account" stating your registered email address. Your data will be deleted within 24 hours.

What Data is Deleted: Your Google display name, email address, Firebase authentication UID, and any saved birth chart preferences. No user data is retained after deletion.

7. Children's Privacy

Our application is designed for a general audience aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data in Kundli Panchang: Aaj Ki Tithi, please reach out to us:

Developer Entity: Patringa
Website: https://patringa.com
Email: [email protected]
Address: Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India