1. Summary
Jyotish Guru is a fully offline Vedic astrology app. All astrological calculations and your personal birth data are processed and stored entirely on your device. We do not operate any servers, do not collect your data, and do not transmit your personal information to any backend system we control.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only what is necessary for the app to function.
2a. Information You Provide (Stored Locally on Your Device)
| Data | Purpose | Where Stored |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Label for saved Kundli charts | Local device database (SQLite) |
| Date of Birth | Astrological chart calculation | Local device database (SQLite) |
| Time of Birth | Ascendant and house calculation | Local device database (SQLite) |
| Place of Birth (city, lat/lon) | Accurate chart and Panchang calculation | Local device database (SQLite) |
| Selected Rashi (zodiac sign) | Daily horoscope personalisation | Local DataStore (device) |
| App preferences (theme, language, notification time) | App personalisation | Local DataStore (device) |
Important None of the above data is ever uploaded, transmitted, or shared with us or any third party. It never leaves your device.
2b. Information Collected Automatically (by Third-Party SDKs)
The app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may automatically collect:
- Advertising ID (can be reset or opted out in Android settings)
- Device information (model, OS version, screen size)
- IP address and approximate location
- App interaction data for ad relevance
This data is collected and processed by Google under their own privacy policy. We do not have access to or control over this data.
3. Permissions Used
| Permission | Why It Is Needed |
|---|---|
| INTERNET | Required to load and display advertisements (AdMob) |
| ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | AdMob checks network availability before loading ads |
| ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION | Used only if you allow it, to determine your city for Panchang calculations. Location is processed on-device and never transmitted. |
| POST_NOTIFICATIONS | To send you daily horoscope notifications at your chosen time. Only requested on Android 13+, and only if you choose to enable notifications. |
| RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED | To re-schedule your daily notification after the device restarts |
| SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM | To deliver your daily horoscope notification at the exact time you select |
| VIBRATE | To vibrate the device when a notification arrives |
4. How We Use Information
The information you enter (birth details, Rashi, preferences) is used solely to:
- Generate and display your Kundli (birth chart)
- Calculate and show Panchang, Muhurat, and Prashna Kundli results
- Personalise your daily horoscope and notifications
- Remember your language and theme preferences
We do not use this information for any other purpose.
6. Data Retention and Deletion
All your data (Kundli charts, preferences) is stored locally on your device. You can delete it at any time by:
- Deleting individual saved Kundlis from within the app
- Clearing app data via Android Settings → Apps → Jyotish Guru → Storage → Clear Data
- Uninstalling the app (all local data is permanently removed)
Since we do not hold your data on any server, no additional deletion request to us is necessary.
7. Children's Privacy
Jyotish Guru is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the app, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
8. Advertising and Your Choices
The app displays ads via Google AdMob. You can opt out of personalised advertising by:
- Opening Android Settings → Google → Ads → Delete advertising ID (Android 12+)
- Or enabling Opt out of Ads Personalisation on older Android versions
This does not remove ads from the app but makes them non-personalised.
9. Security
Since all your personal data remains on your device, it is protected by your device's own security mechanisms (screen lock, encryption). We do not transmit your data over the internet, so there is no risk of a server-side data breach affecting your personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted at this URL with an updated effective date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the app's data practices, please contact us:
- Email: contact@qolapps.org
- Website: qolapps.org
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in India.