Privacy Policy for Parami

Last Updated: November 17, 2025

Introduction

Parami ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Data Stored Locally

Parami stores the following information locally on your device only:

• Practice Preferences: Your selected daily practices and custom practice text
• Progress Tracking: Which practices you've completed (checkmarks)
• Notification Settings: Your notification preferences and chosen reminder time
• Onboarding Status: Whether you've completed the initial app setup
• Daily Parami Rotation: Your current Parami shuffle queue

Important: All data is stored locally using your device's secure storage (AsyncStorage). We do not transmit, collect, or store any of your personal data on external servers.

Permissions

The app requests the following permissions:

• Notifications (Optional): To send you daily reminders about your chosen Parami practice
• Exact Alarm Scheduling (Android): To ensure daily notifications are delivered at your chosen time

You can revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings.

How We Use Your Information

Your locally stored data is used solely to:

• Personalize your experience with daily Parami teachings
• Remember your practice preferences and progress
• Send you optional daily notifications at your chosen time
• Maintain your practice history within the app

Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or transmit your data to any third parties.

All your information remains on your device. The app does not:

• Connect to external servers
• Send analytics or tracking data
• Share information with advertisers
• Access your contacts, photos, or other personal data

Error Tracking (Optional)

If enabled in production builds, we may use Sentry for crash reporting to help improve app stability. This may include:

• Device model and operating system version
• App version and error logs
• Anonymous usage patterns

No personally identifiable information is included in error reports.

Data Retention

Your data remains on your device for as long as the app is installed. You can:

• Reset App Data: Clear all practices and start fresh from the Settings screen
• Delete All Data: Uninstall the app to permanently remove all stored information

Children's Privacy

Parami is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children or adults, as all data remains local to the device.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through app updates. Your continued use of Parami after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Third-Party Services

The app may contain links to external resources (such as Buddhist texts or teachings). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access all data stored by the app (viewable in-app)
• Delete your data at any time (via Settings or app uninstall)
• Disable notifications through device settings
• Contact us with privacy concerns

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: whatsajohnmurphy@gmail.com
Website: https://github.com/JohnMurphyz/Parami

Consent

By using Parami, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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Technical Details

Data Storage Location

• iOS: App sandbox using AsyncStorage
• Android: App-specific storage using AsyncStorage

Data Encryption

Your device's built-in security features protect the locally stored data.

No Tracking

Parami does not use:

• Advertising IDs
• Analytics platforms
• Social media tracking pixels
• Location services
• Camera or microphone access
• Contact list access

Notification Content

Daily notifications contain:

• Your current Parami name
• A brief practice reminder
• No personal information is transmitted

App Store Compliance

This app complies with:

• Apple App Store privacy requirements
• Google Play Store privacy requirements
• GDPR principles (data minimization, user control)
• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)