Introduction
Welcome to 'অভ্র: বাংলা সাহিত্য সমাহার', a free Bangla story reading and
writing
app
developed by Mamomi
Soft Heart. We are committed to providing you with a seamless and enjoyable app
experience. By using our
service, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
'অভ্র: বাংলা সাহিত্য সমাহার' allows users to access a vast collection of stories and
books, as
well as submit their
own stories. To offer this functionality, we may collect certain user information, such
as profile pictures,
names, story titles, book titles, and story content.
We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the responsible handling of
your information. The
personal information we collect is used solely to deliver and enhance our service. Rest
assured, we do not
use or disclose your information to any third parties unless explicitly stated in this
Privacy Policy.
We value your trust and are continuously working to improve our practices. If you have
any concerns or
questions regarding your privacy while using 'অভ্র: বাংলা সাহিত্য সমাহার', please don't
hesitate
to contact us.
Information Collection and Use
For a better experience while using our service, we may require you to provide certain
personally
identifiable information, which we collect and use as described below:
-
Personal Information:
When you sign up or log in using Google Sign-In, we
collect the
following information from your Google account:
- Username
- Gmail address
- Profile photo
- User IDs
This information is used only for creating your profile, personalizing your
experience, and allowing you
to interact with other users (e.g., publishing stories, viewing writer profiles,
etc.). We do not share
this data with any third-party companies or individuals.
- Log Data:
Whenever you use our service, we collect data and information
(through third-party
products) on your phone called Log Data. This may include information such as your
device’s Internet
Protocol ("IP") address, device name, operating system version, app settings, the
time and date of your
use, and other statistics. This data is used for improving our services and ensuring
app functionality.
- Cookies:
Our app may use cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are
files with a small
amount of data commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your
browser from the
websites you visit and stored on your device's internal memory. The app may use
these cookies to store
your preferences and improve user experience.
-
Google Sign-In:
When you choose to sign in to 'অভ্র: বাংলা সাহিত্য সমাহার'
using
your Google account,
we collect the following information from your Google account:
- Username
- Gmail address
- Profile photo
- User IDs
This data is used to authenticate your account, personalize your experience, and
allow you to
participate in the app (such as publishing and viewing stories). We do not share
this information with
any third-party companies or external services.
-
OneSignal SDK:
We utilize OneSignal for push notifications, which may
collect certain
information about your device and usage to deliver relevant notifications. The types
of data collected
by OneSignal may include:
- Device ID
- Notification data (e.g., interactions with notifications)
- Application usage information (e.g., app version, operating system)
This information is used to improve our communication with users and provide a
better experience through
personalized notifications. For more information on OneSignal's data collection and
privacy practices,
please refer to their Privacy Policy.
-
AppLovin:
We use AppLovin to display in-app advertisements that support the free availability
of our services.
When you use the app, AppLovin may collect the following information from your
device:
- Advertising ID (such as GAID)
- Device information (model, OS version, brand)
- IP address
- App usage data and interactions with ads
- Approximate location (based on IP)
This information is used by AppLovin to deliver relevant and personalized
advertisements,
improve ad performance, and prevent ad fraud. We do not directly access or store
this data.
Please review AppLovin's
Privacy Policy for more information on how they handle your data.
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies due to the following reasons:
- To facilitate our Service,
- To provide the Service on our behalf,
- To perform service-related tasks,
- To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used,
* Third-Party Services
For a better experience while using our service, we may require you to provide certain
personally
identifiable information. We may also use third-party services that may collect, store,
and use your
information as described below:
-
Google Play Services:
Our app may use Google Play Services, which may collect information for analytics
and app functionality
purposes. You can find more details about how Google Play Services handles data in
their privacy policy.
-
Google Sign-In:
We use Google Sign-In to authenticate users and create user profiles. When you sign
in with your Google
account, we collect information such as your username, Gmail address, User IDs, and
profile photo. This
data is used solely to enhance your experience within the app.
-
OneSignal:
We use OneSignal for push notifications about new story publications, user
interactions, and other
important updates. OneSignal may collect certain information about your device and
usage to deliver
relevant notifications. For more information about OneSignal's data practices,
please refer to their privacy policy.
-
AppLovin:
We use AppLovin to serve in-app advertisements, which help us keep the app free for
all users.
AppLovin may collect certain information about your device and usage to deliver
personalized ads and
improve ad performance. For more information about AppLovin's data practices, please
refer to their
privacy policy.
-
Libraries in Use:
Our app integrates with the following libraries and services:
- Google Play Services: Used for user authentication and related
functionalities.
- OkHttp: Used for secure network communications.
- Picasso: Used for loading and caching images efficiently.
- DataManager: Used for data serialization and storage management.
- Gson: Used for converting data between JSON format and Kotlin
objects.
- OneSignal: Used for sending push notifications to inform users about
new story
publications and other updates.
Data Sharing with Third Parties
Our app does not share any personal data, such as user IDs, names, email addresses, or
profile pictures, with third-party companies or individuals. However, please be aware
that
third-party services like OneSignal and AppLovin collect certain device and usage data,
which we cannot control or access directly. All other user data remains within the app
and
is used solely for internal app functionality.
-
App Functionality: The app allows users to view and interact with content
(stories, books, writer profiles) published by other users. When users publish a
story
or book, their writer name and profile picture may be visible to other users of the
app,
along with the content they have shared.
- No External Sharing: We do not send or share any personal user data with
third-party companies or individuals. The data users provide, such as profile
information and stories, is solely used within the app for other users to view or
interact with.
- Advertising Data Collection (AppLovin): AppLovin may collect
advertising-related
data such as your device’s advertising ID, IP address, device model, OS version,
location (approximate), and ad interaction behavior. This data helps AppLovin
deliver
personalized and optimized advertisements. Please refer to the
AppLovin Privacy
Policy
for more details.
- Notification Data (OneSignal): OneSignal may collect certain data such as
device ID, app version, and usage metrics in order to send you relevant
notifications.
Refer to the OneSignal
Privacy Policy for more information.
- Data Security: All data interactions within the app, such as viewing stories
or profiles, occur over secure HTTPS connections, ensuring the safety of your data
during transmission.
- Publishing Content: When a user chooses to publish a story or book, it
becomes
available to all app users, who can view the writer’s name, profile picture, and the
published content. However, no data is shared outside the app.
- User Rights: Users have full control over their published content and can
choose
to delete or update their information or stories through the app at any time.
By using our app, you agree that your published content (stories, books, and profiles) will
be visible to other users within the app, but no personal data will be shared with external
services, except for data collected automatically by third-party tools like OneSignal and
AppLovin, which are used for push notifications and advertising, respectively.
* Links to Other Sites
This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you
will be directed to
that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly
advise you to
review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no
responsibility for the
content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services, including
but not limited to:
- Facebook
- WhatsApp
- Gmail
- YouTube
- Messenger
- Google Play Store
- GitHub
Please ensure to familiarize yourself with the respective Privacy Policies of these websites
when accessing them
through our app.
Security
We value your trust in providing us with your personal information, and we strive to use
commercially acceptable means to protect it.
'অভ্র: বাংলা সাহিত্য সমাহার' collects certain personal data through Google Sign-In to
create
and
manage your user profile. The data we collect includes:
- Username
- Email address
- Profile photo
- User IDs
This information is used exclusively to enhance your experience, support profile
creation and management, prevent fraud, protect your content within the app, and enable
key user profile functionalities.
In addition to the data collected through Google Sign-In, we utilize various third-party
service providers, including:
- Google Play Services
- OneSignal
- AppLovin
These third-party providers may collect data for their purposes, governed by their
respective privacy policies:
-
OneSignal: May collect data such as device ID, notification interaction data,
and in-app purchase events to deliver targeted push notifications.
More details: OneSignal
Privacy Policy.
-
AppLovin: May collect your device’s advertising ID, IP address, device model,
OS version, and app usage behavior to deliver relevant advertisements.
More details: AppLovin
Privacy Policy.
We take the security and privacy of your personal information seriously. While we do not
employ a dedicated company solely for data security, we adhere to industry standards and
expect our third-party service providers to uphold high standards of data protection.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding the security of your data or the
practices of third-party service providers, please contact us or review their respective
privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
This app is intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect or
solicit
personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not
use this app or provide any personal information.
In the event we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information
from
a user under the age of 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from
our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 18 has
provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate
action.
Content Monetization and Writer Payments
We appreciate our talented writers who contribute valuable stories and books to Bangla
Golpo Somahar.
To support and encourage creative writing, we have implemented a content monetization
system.
Writers who earn at least 100 Taka in a month through their published content
will receive payments
between the 1st and 10th of the following month.
Payments are sent directly via bKash, Bangladesh's leading mobile financial
service, to the writer's
registered account.
Please note that earnings are calculated based on user engagement and monetization rules
applied within the app.
We reserve the right to verify and validate earnings before processing payments.
If you have any questions regarding your earnings or payments, feel free to contact us.
Data Deletion Right
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data that we have collected.
To request the
deletion of your account, please visit the
Account
Deletion Page
and fill out the required form with your User ID and the email address associated with
your account.
After proper verification, we will process your request within 7 days.
* Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this
page periodically
for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on
this page.
This policy is effective as of App version 2.6
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, feel free to contact
us:
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