Privacy Policy

गुरु कबीर - आध्यात्मिक मार्गदर्शन

Guru Kabir - Spiritual Guidance Alexa Skill

Last updated: July 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to गुरु कबीर - आध्यात्मिक मार्गदर्शन ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Alexa skill that provides spiritual guidance based on the teachings of Sant Kabir Das.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Voice Interactions

When you use the Guru Kabir skill, we collect:

• Voice Queries: Your spoken questions and requests for spiritual guidance
• Audio Recordings: Voice interactions as processed by Amazon's Alexa service
• Transcribed Text: Text versions of your voice commands
• Topic Requests: Specific spiritual topics you ask about (e.g., प्रेम, सत्य, माया)

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• Device Information: Amazon Echo device type, unique device identifiers
• Session Data: When you start and end sessions, session duration
• Usage Patterns: Frequency of use, types of guidance requested
• Technical Data: Error logs, performance metrics, response times

2.3 Spiritual Preferences

To provide personalized spiritual guidance, we may store:

• Topic Preferences: Spiritual topics you frequently ask about
• Language Preferences: Whether you prefer Hindi or English responses
• Guidance Types: Types of spiritual advice you seek (dohas, teachings, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Purpose

We use your information to:

• Provide authentic spiritual guidance based on Sant Kabir Das teachings
• Deliver relevant dohas (spiritual couplets) and wisdom
• Personalize responses based on your spiritual interests and previous queries
• Ensure responses are appropriate for your spiritual journey

3.2 Service Improvement

We use aggregated, anonymized data to:

• Improve the accuracy and relevance of spiritual guidance
• Enhance our database of Kabir Das teachings
• Fix technical issues and improve skill performance
• Develop new features for better spiritual guidance experience

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party providers who help us operate the skill (OpenAI for content generation, Pinecone for content retrieval) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Safety and Security: To protect the safety of our users or the public
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Security Measures

We protect your information using:

• Encryption: Industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limiting who can view your information
• Secure Infrastructure: Cloud-based infrastructure with multiple layers of security
• Regular Audits: Regular security audits and updates

5.2 Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

• Session Data: Deleted after 30 days
• Usage Analytics: Retained for up to 24 months in anonymized form
• Spiritual Preferences: Retained while you actively use the skill
• Error Logs: Deleted after 90 days

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we have about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of data collection by disabling the skill
• Withdraw consent for data processing

6.2 Alexa Privacy Controls

You can control your privacy through:

• Alexa app privacy settings
• Voice recording review and deletion in the Alexa app
• Disabling the skill if you no longer wish to use it
• Muting your device when not in use

7. Children's Privacy

Our skill provides general spiritual guidance suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

8. Third-Party Services

Our skill integrates with the following third-party services:

• Amazon Alexa: Voice processing and device interaction (subject to Amazon's Privacy Policy)
• OpenAI: AI-powered content generation for spiritual responses
• Pinecone: Vector database for retrieving relevant spiritual content
• MongoDB: Database storage for user preferences and session data

Each service has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them.

9. International Users

This skill is available globally. By using the skill, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate, which may have different privacy laws than your country of residence. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information regardless of where it is processed.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through:

• Updates to this webpage with a new "Last updated" date
• Announcements through the Alexa skill during your next interaction
• Email notifications (if we have your email address)

Your continued use of the skill after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Spiritual Content Disclaimer

The spiritual guidance provided by this skill is based on the teachings and philosophy of Sant Kabir Das, a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint. This content is for educational, inspirational, and spiritual purposes only. It should not be considered as professional advice for medical, legal, psychological, or other personal issues.

12. Contact Information

13. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• Amazon Alexa Developer Terms of Service and Privacy Requirements
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for children's privacy
• India's Personal Data Protection Bill and IT Act
• Other applicable privacy laws and regulations

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