Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs your use of the software application "திருக்குறள் முற்றோதல் Recitation of Entire Tirukkural" ("Application") for mobile devices, created by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT).

Information Collection and Use

The Application collects information you provide when you download and register the Application. Registration is optional, but some features may not be available unless you register.

User-Provided Information:

• Name, email address, age, username, password, and other registration information.
• Transaction-related information such as purchases, offers, and application usage.
• Information provided when contacting us for help.
• Credit card information for purchases.
• Contact and project management information entered into our system.

Automatically Collected Information:

• Mobile device type, unique device ID, IP address.
• Operating system, browser type.
• Application usage information.

Use of Information

We may use the information provided to:

• Contact you with important information, required notices, and marketing promotions.
• Improve the Application and our services.

Location Information

The Application does not collect precise real-time location information of the device.

Third-Party Access to Information

We may share your information with third parties only as described below:

• As required by law, such as complying with a subpoena or similar legal process.
• When disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
• With trusted service providers who work on our behalf and adhere to this Privacy Policy.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notification of any changes in ownership or information usage.

Opt-Out Rights

You can stop all collection of information by uninstalling the Application via your device's standard uninstall process. You may also request an opt-out by emailing kannan.k@cict.in.

Data Retention Policy

We retain User-Provided data as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable time thereafter. Automatically Collected Information is retained for up to 24 months and may be stored in aggregate form thereafter.

If you wish to delete User-Provided Data, contact us at kannan.k@cict.in.

Children

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian discovers that a child has provided information without consent, they should contact us at kannan.k@cict.in, and we will delete the information.

Security

We use physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information. However, no security system can prevent all potential breaches.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. We will notify you by posting updates here and via email or text message. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Consent

By using the Application, you consent to the processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about privacy or our data practices, contact us at kannan.k@cict.in.