Last updated: 19 January 2026
This English document is a translation of the Vietnamese original. Where the two differ, the Vietnamese version governs.
This privacy policy describes how Pháp Âm (Buddha Sutra) (hereinafter the “App”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to respecting user privacy and complying with Apple App Store and Google Play Store requirements.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum amount of data necessary to provide and operate the core features of the App.
1.1. Logged-in Users
When you choose to sign in to use Cloud Sync, we receive the following profile information from the authentication provider (Google Sign-In or Apple ID):
- Display Name: Used to personalize your user profile inside the App.
- Email Address: Used as your unique account identifier and to retrieve your synchronized data.
- Profile Photo (Avatar URL): Displayed within your user profile interface.
1.2. Guest Users
We collect no personally identifiable information (PII). Your reading history, bookmarks, and interface settings are stored strictly locally on your device.
2. How We Use Your Information
Collected information is used solely for the following operational purposes:
- User Authentication: Verifying your identity so you can securely access your saved records.
- Data Synchronization: Syncing reading positions, bookmarked scriptures, personal notes, and UI preferences across your devices.
- We do NOT sell, rent, monetize, or share your personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
3. Third-Party Services
The App relies on the following trusted infrastructure providers:
- Supabase Authentication: Secure, encrypted identity management and token handling.
- Supabase Database & Storage: Encrypted cloud persistence for your synchronized reading records and notes.
- Please consult the privacy policies of Google and Apple to understand their respective identity and authentication data handling practices.
4. Account & Data Deletion
In accordance with Apple App Store and Google Play guidelines, you retain the right to delete your account and all associated personal data at any time directly within the App.
How to delete your account:
- Open the Pháp Âm app.
- Navigate to Profile > Settings.
- Select Delete Account and confirm.
Upon confirmation, your personal credentials (name, email, avatar URL) and all cloud-synced data (reading progress, bookmarks, notes) are immediately and irreversibly purged from our production servers.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: contact@ryleth.dev