Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://chantly.app

HYPHNLabs operates Chantly (formerly Gita Press Prayers) as a free, ad-supported website and Android app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

Personal Information: Name, email address (via newsletter signup or contact forms)
Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
Usage Data: App/website pages viewed, time spent, features used, search queries, content accessed
Location Information: Approximate location based on IP address
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, crash logs, performance data

Information is collected through:

Direct input (contact forms, newsletter signup)
Automated technologies (cookies, SDKs, analytics tools)
Third-party services (Google AdSense, Google AdMob, Google Analytics, Firebase)

Website (AdSense): We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website.

Android App (AdMob): We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in our Android application.

Both services use cookies (website) and advertising identifiers (app) to serve personalized ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.

Data Collected by Google Advertising Services:

Browsing history and app usage patterns
Device information (type, OS, browser, advertising ID)
IP address and approximate location
Ad interactions (views, clicks, conversions)
Search queries and interests

Google uses this data to deliver targeted ads across our services and other websites/apps in their advertising network.

Third-Party Services

Our website and Android app use the following third-party services:

These services collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.

How We Use Your Information

Provide and maintain Chantly services (app and website)
Display personalized advertisements via Google AdSense and AdMob
Send newsletters to subscribers
Respond to support requests and inquiries
Analyze usage patterns and improve content
Monitor app performance and fix crashes
Send push notifications (app only, if enabled)
Process donations via Razorpay
Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

Cookies and Tracking

Website Cookies:

Strictly Necessary: Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracks site usage
Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense serves personalized ads
Functional Cookies: Remember preferences and settings

App Tracking: The Android app uses Google Advertising ID and Firebase Analytics SDK to track app usage and serve ads.

Managing Cookies/Tracking:

Website: Manage via browser settings (Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies; Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security; Safari: Preferences > Privacy)
Android App: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization OR Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID

Disabling cookies or ad personalization will not stop ads but makes them less relevant.

Opt-Out of Personalized Ads

For Website Users:

Google Ad Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Industry Opt-out: http://www.aboutads.info/choices

For Android App Users:

Open device Settings > Google > Ads
Enable “Opt out of Ads Personalization”
Or use “Reset advertising ID” to reset your ad profile

We share your information with:

Google (AdSense, AdMob, Analytics, Firebase) for advertising and analytics
OneSignal for push notifications
Razorpay for donation processing
Newsletter service provider for email communications
Law enforcement or government authorities when legally required

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

Newsletter data: Until unsubscription
Contact form data: 2 years
Comments: Retained indefinitely unless deletion requested
Analytics data: 14-26 months (Google’s retention policy)
Crash logs: 90 days
Donation records: As required by law

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent for data processing
Export your data in machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at support (at) chantly.app

Children’s Privacy

Chantly does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately. Parents who believe their child has provided information should contact us.

Security

We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside India, including the United States, where Google and other service providers operate servers. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards including Google’s data protection frameworks.

Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content (videos, images) from third-party websites. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with embedded content as if you visited their site directly.

Comments

When you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent for spam detection. Comment metadata is retained indefinitely to automatically approve follow-up comments. An anonymized email hash may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile picture.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Effective Date: November 5, 2025

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact:

Email: support (at) chantly.app
Website: https://chantly.app/contacts/