Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 7, 2026 · Version 1.0 · Effective Date: June 7, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Jyotish (ज्योतिष) – Daily Horoscope App ("we," "us," "our," or "Company").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our application.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By downloading, installing, or using the Jyotish app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Language Preference: Your preferred language (Hindi or English)
- Theme Preference: Light or dark mode selection
- Notification Settings: Whether you have enabled daily horoscope reminders and preferred notification time
- Device Information: Device ID, OS version, and app version (for crash reporting)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Which horoscopes you view, how long you spend in the app, which features you use
- Crash Data: App crashes and errors (via Firebase Crashlytics)
- Analytics: General app usage patterns and feature engagement (via Firebase Analytics)
- IP Address and Device Identifiers: For analytics and troubleshooting purposes
- Push Notification Tokens: To deliver daily horoscope reminders
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Firebase Analytics: Collects data about your interaction with the app
- Facebook Audience Network: Collects data for personalized ads
- Google Play Services: Device information for app functionality
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Primary Purposes
- Service Delivery: To provide horoscope content and app functionality
- Customization: To remember your language, theme, and notification preferences
- Reminders: To send you daily horoscope notifications at your preferred time
- App Improvement: To analyze app performance and user experience
3.2 Analytics & Reporting
- Monitor app usage patterns and feature popularity
- Identify and fix crashes and bugs
- Improve app performance and stability
- Understand user engagement
3.3 Advertising
- Serve relevant ads through Facebook Audience Network
- Improve ad targeting and relevance
- Track ad performance
3.4 Legal & Safety
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud and abuse
- Enforce our Terms of Service
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Where Data is Stored
- User Preferences: Stored locally on your device using Android DataStore
- Horoscope Content: Cached locally on your device
- Analytics & Crash Data: Stored securely on Google Firebase servers (USA)
- Ads Data: Processed by Facebook's secure servers
4.2 Security Measures
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
- Secure device storage for local preferences
- Firebase's industry-standard security measures
- Regular security updates and patches
- No passwords required (reduces security risks)
4.3 Data Retention
- Local Data: Stored on your device until you uninstall the app
- Firebase Analytics: Retained for up to 14 months
- Crash Data: Retained for crash investigation and app stability
- Push Tokens: Retained as long as notifications are enabled
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 Google Firebase
The Jyotish app uses the following Firebase services:
- Firebase Firestore — Stores horoscope content; no personal data stored in Firestore
- Firebase Analytics — Collects aggregated usage data; does not identify individual users. Privacy Policy
- Firebase Crashlytics — Collects crash and error logs; helps us fix bugs and improve stability; may include limited device info and stack traces
- Firebase Cloud Messaging — Delivers push notifications; uses tokens to target specific devices. Privacy Policy
- Firebase Authentication — Not currently used in Jyotish.
5.2 Google Play Services
- Used for Google Play In-App Review API
- Used for app update checks
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5.3 Facebook Audience Network
- Delivers personalized advertisements
- May collect device identifiers and usage data for ad targeting
- Does not collect personal identifiable information (PII)
Opt-out of personalized ads
5.4 Google Analytics (Future Integration)
- May be added for enhanced analytics
- Will follow same privacy standards as Firebase Analytics
6. Your Privacy Rights
6.1 Access & Deletion
- You can view your stored preferences within the app
- You can delete all app data by uninstalling the app
- No server-side personal data requires separate deletion requests
6.2 Opt-Out Options
- Notifications: Disable daily horoscope reminders in Settings
- Ads: Opt out of personalized ads in Facebook Ads Preferences
- Analytics: You cannot fully disable Firebase Analytics, but we minimize data collection
- Location: This app does not request or use location data
6.3 Data Portability
- Your preferences can be exported by taking screenshots or notes from Settings
- All horoscope content is provided within the app
7. Children's Privacy
The Jyotish app is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Posting a notice in the app or via email (if applicable)
- Requiring you to accept the new policy upon next app launch (if changes are material)
Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
9. International Data Transfer
By using the Jyotish app, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your home country. By using the app, you consent to such transfers.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: support@golite.in
GitHub: github.com/SurendraSp/rashifal
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: Request what personal information is collected
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: No discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10.
12. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of Access: Request access to your personal data
- Right of Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in portable format
- Right to Object: Object to certain processing
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10.
13. India-Specific Information
For users in India:
- This app complies with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
- Personal data will be processed as per applicable Indian data protection laws
- We maintain reasonable security practices to protect your data
- You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data
14. Data Protection Officer
For privacy-related inquiries or complaints, you can contact:
Privacy Team Email: support@golite.in
15. Disclaimer
This Privacy Policy is provided "as is" and we make no warranties regarding its accuracy or completeness. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the app or reliance on this Privacy Policy.
Appendix: Third-Party Privacy Policies
By using the Jyotish app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.