Privacy Policy for Sandhya

Effective Date: 17 Jun 2026
App Name: Sandhya
Developer / Legal Entity: Gyananjali

Introduction

Sandhya is a Hindu spiritual and religious utility application designed to assist users in performing Sandhya Vandan, Gayatri Jap, Tarpan, Dev Pujan, and related Vedic rituals. The application provides ritual guidance, mantras, procedures, audio support, and spiritual content to help users perform daily spiritual practices accurately and conveniently.

1. Information We Collect

To provide certain features of the application, Sandhya may collect or store limited information:

• Google account information when users sign in using Google Sign-In (such as name, email address, and profile information made available by Google).
• User-entered spiritual and ritual information, including Gotra, Veda Shakha, Sankalp details, family information, and other details required for performing rituals.
• Basic application preferences, settings, and customization choices.
• Audio, text, or content preferences selected by the user for learning and ritual assistance.

2. How Information Is Used

The collected information is used solely for:

• Authenticating users through Google Sign-In.
• Personalizing ritual content and guidance.
• Saving user-entered spiritual and ritual information for future use.
• Synchronizing user preferences across devices when applicable.
• Improving user experience and application functionality.

3. Local Processing and Offline Functionality

Sandhya is primarily designed to function offline. Ritual guidance, mantra display, content access, and most application features are processed locally on the user's device.

User-entered information is generally stored locally on the device. In cases where backup, synchronization, or account-linked features are provided, selected information may be stored securely in application databases associated with the user's account.

4. Data Sharing

Sandhya does not sell, rent, or trade user information.

User information is not shared with third parties except:

• When required for Google authentication services.
• When required by applicable law, legal process, or governmental request.
• When necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of users or the application.

5. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect user information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6. Children's Privacy

The application is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental involvement.

7. Third-Party Services

The application may use services provided by Google, including Google Sign-In, Firebase services, analytics services, and other related Google technologies, which are governed by Google's own privacy policies and terms of service.

8. Data Retention

User information remains stored for as long as it is required to provide application functionality or until the user removes the information, deletes the account, or requests deletion where applicable.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Any updates to this Privacy Policy will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the application after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Gyananjali