Privacy Policy for ISKCON News

Effective Date: March 29, 2026

ISKCON News ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in our mobile application ("the App").

1. Information We DO NOT Collect

We respect your privacy. The ISKCON News App:

• Does not require you to create an account.
• Does not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any other personal identification.
• Does not access your contacts, camera, or microphone.

2. Information Stored Locally on Your Device

To provide a better user experience, the App stores certain data locally on your device:

• Cache: The App caches news articles so you can read them offline.
• Bookmarks: Articles you mark as "Bookmarked" are saved on your device's local storage.
• Settings: Your preferences (such as Dark Mode) are stored locally.

This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third parties.

3. Third-Party Content and Links

Our App aggregates spiritual news from third-party sources, including:

• ISKCON News (iskconnews.org)
• Dandavats (dandavats.com)
• Founder-Acharya (founderacharya.com)
• ISKCON GBC (gbc.iskcon.org)
• Srila Prabhupada (prabhupada.net)
• Krishna.com (krishna.com)

When you read an article or click on a link, you may be directed to these third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we recommend that you review them. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

4. Internet Connectivity

The App requires an internet connection to fetch the latest news updates. We check your device's connectivity status solely to provide the news feed and show offline alerts when necessary.

5. Analytics and Tracking

The ISKCON News App does not use any third-party analytics or tracking tools (such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel) to monitor your behavior or collect data about your usage.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our App does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. Since we do not collect any personal information at all, the App is safe for users of all ages.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.