Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 11, 2026

1. Introduction

Words of Buddha ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our iOS application.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be crystal clear: Words of Buddha does not collect any personal information. Specifically, we do not collect:

• Your name, email address, or contact information
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Usage analytics or app behavior data
• Crash reports or diagnostic data
• Your favorite quotes or meditation history
• Any other personal or identifying information

3. Data Storage

All data generated by the app is stored locally on your device:

• Favorite Quotes: Saved only on your device using local storage
• App Settings: Font size and preferences stored locally
• Meditation Preferences: Timer settings and audio preferences stored locally
• Quote Database: Pre-loaded content stored in the app bundle

This data never leaves your device and is not backed up to any cloud service by our app.

4. Third-Party Services

Words of Buddha does not integrate with any third-party services, including:

• No analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase)
• No advertising networks
• No social media integrations
• No crash reporting tools
• No cloud storage services

5. Permissions

The app may request the following iOS permissions:

• Notifications: Only if you enable meditation timer notifications. Used solely to alert you when your meditation session ends. No data is collected through notifications.
• Audio Playback: Used only to play white noise during meditation sessions. No audio is recorded or transmitted.

You can revoke these permissions at any time through your device's Settings app.

6. Children's Privacy

Words of Buddha does not collect any information from anyone, including children under the age of 13. The app is safe for users of all ages.

7. Data Security

Since we don't collect or transmit any data, there is no risk of your information being intercepted, stolen, or misused. All app data remains securely on your device, protected by your device's security features.

8. Your Rights

Since we don't collect any personal data, there is no data to:

• Access or download
• Correct or update
• Delete or erase
• Port to another service

If you delete the app, all locally stored data (favorites, settings) will be removed from your device.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. International Users

Words of Buddha can be used anywhere in the world. Since no data is collected or transmitted, there are no international data transfer concerns.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. Since Words of Buddha does not collect any personal information, these rights do not apply as there is no data to access, delete, or opt-out from.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), European users have specific rights regarding their personal data. Since Words of Buddha does not collect, process, or store any personal data, GDPR obligations do not apply.

13. App Store Data

Please note that while Words of Buddha itself does not collect data, Apple's App Store may collect certain information when you download or purchase the app. This data collection is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy, not ours. We have no access to this information.

14. Open Source

Words of Buddha is open source software. You can review our code to verify our privacy claims at any time.

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This app respects your privacy and your peace of mind.