Privacy Policy
"As the embodied soul continuously passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to old age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death. A sober person is not bewildered by such a change."
— Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā 2.13
This Privacy Policy describes how JAPA TIME ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our 24/7 Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra Meditation platform. As a non-commercial spiritual initiative, we prioritize your privacy and handle data with spiritual integrity in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
As a spiritual service dedicated to Śrī Nāma Saṅkīrtana, we believe in minimal data collection and maximum privacy protection. We follow the Vedic principle of aparigraha (non-possessiveness) in our approach to data.
We collect only essential data needed for spiritual service operation and protection.
We clearly explain what data we collect and how it's used.
Data is handled with the same respect as spiritual matters.
We collect minimal information through the following means:
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Data IP address, browser type, device info |
Security, analytics, service improvement | Legitimate interest | 30 days (anonymized) |
| Usage Data Pages visited, session duration |
Service optimization, analytics | Legitimate interest | 30 days (aggregated) |
| Contact Data Email (if you contact us) |
Responding to inquiries | Consent/Contract | 1 year or until deletion request |
| Cookies Session, analytics cookies |
Website functionality | Consent | Session to 30 days |
| Local-Only Data (On Your Device) Selected location, japa counter progress (beads/rounds), streak statistics, optional local alarm state |
Enable instant on-device features (e.g., Daily Japa Toolkit) without a server | Legitimate interest / Performance of requested service | Stored until you reset the session, use in-page reset options, or clear browser/site data |
| Geolocation (Optional) Latitude/longitude (only if you tap “Use my location”) |
Calculate sunrise/sunset and brāhma-muhūrta japa window | Consent | Processed on demand; may be stored locally if you save/keep your selection |
As a non-commercial spiritual initiative:
We use minimal third-party services with privacy protections:
As a global service, data may be processed outside your country. We aim to ensure that applicable safeguards are used for international transfers where required (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, depending on the context and service provider).
Depending on your location, you have rights including:
To exercise these rights, email privacy@japatime.com with "Privacy Rights Request" in the subject.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
Our service is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, through other notification methods.
Data Protection Contact: privacy@japatime.com
Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days as required by law
Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
As devotees engaged in spiritual service, we treat your privacy with the same respect as sacred matters. Our approach to data reflects the Vedic values of honesty (satya), non-violence (ahimsa), and simplicity (aparigraha).