Privacy Policy
Welcome to Baal Shakha – RSS. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application or visit our website (baalshakha.com).
Information We Collect
The app does not require registration or login, and you do not need to provide your name, email address, or phone number to use it. However, the app and its service providers process device identifiers and technical and usage information. Information you voluntarily send to us by email or through the website may include your contact details and the contents of your message.
- Usage Data: This may include device type, IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other analytical data.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze app performance.
- Internet Activity: This includes cookies, approximate location, and browsing data to improve user engagement.
- Advertising: Our advertising partners, including Google AdMob and Meta Audience Network where enabled, may process device identifiers, IP addresses, device information, ad interactions, and performance information to deliver and measure ads and prevent fraud. IP addresses may indicate approximate location.
- Notifications: Google Firebase Cloud Messaging processes app installation identifiers and notification registration tokens to deliver notifications. The app also stores notification preferences locally.
- Local preferences: Language preferences, bookmarks, notification preferences, selected Panchang city, and other app settings are stored on your device.
- City search: When you search for a Panchang city, the app sends your entered search text and language to Open-Meteo’s geocoding service. Like other network services, it receives the request’s IP address. This feature uses a selected city rather than collecting your device’s GPS location.
- Microphone: With your permission, the tuner processes microphone audio on your device to calculate musical pitch and sound measurements. This feature does not save recordings or upload raw audio to our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our app and website.
- Show advertisements within the app.
- Analyze user interactions to enhance functionality.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Advertisements
Baal Shakha – RSS displays advertisements to support our free educational and informative content. These ads may be provided by third-party advertisers, which may use tracking technologies to show relevant ads based on your interests.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:
- When required by law or legal process.
- When working with service providers to operate our business (e.g., analytics, ad networks).
Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, rectify, or delete your data (where applicable).
- Manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@baalshakha.com.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the app’s or website’s functionality.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, but no system is completely secure. If we become aware of any security breaches, we will take necessary measures to address them.
Intended Audience
Baal Shakha – RSS is intended for adults aged 18 and over and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our services, please contact hello@baalshakha.com so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.
Links to Other Sites
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Please review the policy periodically for updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Baal Shakha – RSS
Website: baalshakha.com
Email: hello@baalshakha.com
Last Updated on 15th September 2026 (Tuesday)
Policy Update History
- 15 September 2026: Clarified the intended audience of adults aged 18 and over, information processed for advertising, notifications, app preferences, city search, microphone use, and usage analysis. Updated explanations of data sharing and privacy choices.
- 9 March 2025: Policy created.