1. Scope
This policy applies to the Streaming Bharat app (mobile and Android TV), in-app features, and backend services used to operate the app.
This policy does not apply to third-party websites or services that may open from links inside the app.
2. Data We Collect
A) Account and identity
- Firebase UID generated via anonymous sign-in.
- Email address only if you link/sign in with Google.
B) Device and technical data
- Device model, OS version, app version, language, network status, and request metadata needed for secure operation.
C) Usage and diagnostics
- Screen views, feature interactions, playback events, and crash diagnostics.
D) Ads data
- Ad-related signals processed by Google Mobile Ads (AdMob), such as Advertising ID and device/app context.
E) Permission-based data
- Approximate location (coarse only) for region-based language ordering when enabled by you.
- Microphone access only when you initiate voice search.
- Notification permission where needed for playback notification controls.
F) Local on-device data
- Favorites, onboarding status, session counters, app preferences, and widget playback state.
3. How We Use Data
- Authentication and session management.
- Streaming delivery and playback reliability improvements.
- Operating favorites/preferences and related features.
- Analytics and quality improvement.
- Crash/error diagnosis and security hardening.
- Ad serving and optimization.
- Voice search and regional language behavior you enable.
4. Legal Bases
- Contract / Legitimate Use: core app operation, reliability, and security.
- Consent: analytics/crash settings and permission-based features.
- Legal obligation: disclosure where required by law.
5. Third-Party Services Used by the App
- Firebase Authentication
- Firebase Realtime Database
- Firebase Storage
- Firebase Remote Config
- Firebase Analytics
- Firebase Crashlytics
- Google Mobile Ads (AdMob)
- Google Cast framework (mobile)
- Google Play In-App Review (mobile)
- Google Play In-App Update (mobile)
These services may process data under their own privacy terms.
7. Data Retention
- Analytics/crash retention follows Firebase settings.
- Local app data remains until app data is cleared or the app is uninstalled.
- Support communication is retained only as needed for support/compliance and then removed.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including HTTPS/TLS transport security, controlled backend access, and platform security controls.
9. International Data Transfers
Some providers (such as Google/Firebase) may process data outside your country under their applicable legal and contractual safeguards.
10. Your Rights and Choices
- Grant/deny analytics consent in app settings.
- Deny location or microphone permission in Android settings.
- Reset/limit ad identifier in Android settings.
- Request access, correction, or deletion by contacting us.
If available in your build, account deletion/sign-out can also be done in app settings.
11. Children's Privacy
Streaming Bharat is not intended for children to independently provide personal data. If you believe a child has shared personal information, contact us and we will review and remove eligible data.
12. Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy for product/legal changes. We will update the "Last Updated" date and provide additional notice where required.
13. Contact
Email: streamingbharat@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 99164 11533