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Bhakti

Last updated 7 October 2026

Bhakti is developed and maintained by an independent developer ("we", "us"). This page explains what data the app handles and how. Questions any time: maneeshanegi30@gmail.com

The short version

Bhakti does not collect your personal data. There is no account and no sign-in, and nothing you do in the app is sent to us.

What stays on your phone

Your name, which you type in when you first open the app so it can greet you. It is saved only on your phone.
Your activity in the app: favourites, notification settings, language, routine choices, japa counts, and the last three months of routine progress. All of it is saved only on your phone.
A profile photo, if you choose one. It is copied into the app's private storage on your phone and never uploaded.

This data is deleted when you uninstall the app or clear its data. We cannot see it, and we cannot restore it.

Content the app downloads

Wallpapers, mantras, status images and sounds are downloaded from our content server (Google Firebase). Downloading content does not send your name, progress or any other personal information. As with any internet connection, Google's servers process standard technical information such as your IP address to deliver the files. See Firebase's privacy information.

Device permissions

Notifications: only for the daily reminders you switch on.
Set wallpaper: only when you tap "Set as wallpaper".
Storage (Android 9 and older only): to save an image to your gallery when you tap save.

Chanting aloud uses your phone's built-in text-to-speech engine. No microphone access is requested.

What we don't do

We do not sell or share personal information.
We do not show advertising or use analytics or tracking tools.
We do not access your contacts, location, messages, or photos other than one you pick yourself.

Payments

Bhakti is currently free and takes no payments. If paid features are added later, this policy will be updated before that happens.

Children's privacy

Bhakti is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any change will be shown by a new "Last updated" date above.