Introduction

Welcome to Gita Shuffle. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you use our website.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Account Information

When you create an account to save your favorite verses, we collect:

• Email address: Used for account identification and communication
• Name: If provided during sign-up (optional depending on sign-in method)
• Profile information: If you sign in via a social provider (Google, etc.), we may receive your public profile information

User Data

• Favorite Verses: When you save verses as favorites, this data is stored in our database and linked to your account
• Usage Analytics: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service, such as page views and general browsing patterns

Browsing Without an Account

You can browse all verses and chapters without creating an account. The favorites feature requires an account to sync your saved verses across devices.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Provide and maintain your account
• Save and sync your favorite verses across devices
• Improve user experience based on aggregated usage patterns
• Ensure the technical functionality and security of our website
• Communicate important updates about our service (if necessary)

Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously:

• Authentication: User authentication is handled by Clerk, a trusted third-party authentication provider. Your password is never stored on our servers.
• Database: Your favorite verses are stored securely in MongoDB, a cloud database with encryption at rest and in transit.
• Data Transmission: All data is transmitted over secure HTTPS connections.

Cookies and Session Data

We use cookies for:

• Authentication: To keep you signed in and maintain your session
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access and CSRF attacks

These cookies are essential for the functionality of user accounts and cannot be disabled while using authenticated features.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Clerk: For user authentication and account management. Clerk's privacy policy can be found at clerk.com/privacy
• MongoDB Atlas: For secure database storage
• Vercel: For web hosting and content delivery (if applicable)

Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Account data: Retained as long as your account is active
• Favorite verses: Retained until you remove them or delete your account
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely

Children's Privacy

Gita Shuffle is a spiritual and educational resource suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data stored in our systems
• Remove individual favorites at any time
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Browse the website without creating an account
• Contact us with any privacy-related questions or concerns

To delete your account, you can do so through your account settings or by contacting us directly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please feel free to reach out to us. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.