Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Shraddha Saburi Path is a digital spiritual practice platform owned and operated by Shri Balasaibaba Sansthan Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in California, USA ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our spiritual practice companion application and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name (including optional spiritual name)
• Email address
• Password (stored encrypted)
• Profile picture (optional)
• Devotional preferences (optional)

2.2 Demographic Information

To understand our community and design better sadhana experiences, we collect:

• Age bracket (broad ranges only — never your exact date of birth)
• Gender (with a "Prefer not to say" option that fully respects your choice)

This information is used solely for aggregate analytics — it is never shared with advertisers, third parties, or displayed publicly. You may update or clear these fields anytime from Settings.

2.3 Practice Data

As you use the app, we collect:

• Practice counts and japa records
• Sankalpa (spiritual goals) information
• Mandali participation data
• Audio uploads for guided practice
• Session timestamps and duration

2.4 Payment Transaction Metadata

For subscription services, we collect:

• Transaction records and billing history
• Plan selection and subscription status
• Payment processor references (no card details stored)

2.5 Technical Information

We automatically collect:

• Device type and operating system
• IP address (for security and analytics)
• Browser type and version
• App usage patterns

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We use your information for:

• Service Operation: Providing and improving our spiritual practice tracking services
• Subscription Management: Processing upgrade requests and managing billing
• Support: Responding to inquiries and providing customer assistance
• Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements and protecting our legal interests

4. Cross-Border Data Transfer

5. Information Sharing

We understand that your spiritual practice is deeply personal. We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your practice data with advertisers
• Disclose your information without consent (except as required by law)

We may share limited information with:

• Mandali members (only what you choose to share within your community)
• Service providers who help us operate the platform (under strict confidentiality)
• Payment processors (Google Play Billing) for subscription handling
• Legal authorities when required by applicable United States law

6. Payment Processing

All payments are processed via Google Play Billing in compliance with applicable United States laws and regulations. Payments are charged in USD or other supported currencies. Currency conversion is handled by the payment processor.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

8. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at apps@shraddhasaburipath.com with your request.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, though some anonymized data may be retained for analytics and legal compliance purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of the service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California, United States of America. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in California, USA.

13. Contact Us

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

• Email: apps@shraddhasaburipath.com
• Company: Shri Balasaibaba Sansthan Inc