Privacy Policy
Buddhivantha.com & Buddhivantha Sootra
Last Updated: February 25, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Buddhivantha. This privacy policy explains how the
buddhivantha.com website and the Buddhivantha Sootra Android
application
(package: com.buddhivantha.calculators)
handle your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our
practices.
Buddhivantha is a collection of 30+ financial and utility calculators including SIP, EMI, GST, Land Area Converter, Income Tax, Nakshatra Calculator, and other useful tools designed to help Kannada-speaking users make informed decisions. This policy applies to both our website and our mobile application.
2. Information Collection
We do NOT collect any personal user data.
- Our website and app do not require login or account creation
- All calculations are performed locally on your device (in your browser or on your phone)
- No data is stored on our servers
- Your financial inputs (loan amounts, interest rates, etc.) are never transmitted off your device
- We do not access your contacts, location, camera, or any other personal data
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies (Website)
When you visit buddhivantha.com, third-party services may place and read cookies on your browser, or use web beacons and IP addresses to collect information. This is done as part of serving advertisements through Google AdSense.
🍪 What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They are used by advertising networks to serve relevant ads and to measure ad performance. We ourselves do not set any cookies, but our advertising partner (Google) may do so.
How Google uses your data: To learn how Google collects and processes data when you use our website, please visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
You can manage your ad personalization preferences or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by using the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool.
4. Third-Party Advertising Services
Our website and app use the following third-party advertising services:
🌐 Google AdSense (Website)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the buddhivantha.com website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. This may include:
- Cookies for ad serving and frequency capping
- IP address for geographic targeting
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interaction data
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to buddhivantha.com and/or other sites on the Internet.
For more information, visit: Google Advertising Policies
📱 Google AdMob (Android App)
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements within the Buddhivantha Sootra Android app. AdMob may collect and use certain information to provide personalized ads. This may include:
- Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
- IP address
- General location data (based on IP)
- App usage data
For more information about how Google handles your data, please visit: Google Privacy Policy
You can opt out of personalized advertising on the app in your device settings under Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization.
5. Data Security
Since we do not collect or store any personal data on external servers, there is minimal risk of data breaches affecting your personal information through our website or app.
- All calculations happen locally on your device (browser or phone)
- No user data is transmitted to our servers
- The website and app do not require internet connectivity for core calculator functionality
- Internet is only used for displaying advertisements
6. Children's Privacy
This website and app are not directed at children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The financial calculators on this website and in our app are designed for adults making financial decisions. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
7. Your Rights & Choices
You have the following choices regarding your data:
- Cookies: You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some parts of the website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
- Ad Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Mobile Ad Tracking: On Android, you can opt out via Settings → Google → Ads.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
📧 mail.to.buddhivantha@gmail.com
🌐 Website: buddhivantha.com