Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: September 29, 2026

1. Introduction

Mangala Jyothi (Diocesan Biblical, Catechetical, and Liturgical Centre, Diocese of Mangalore, Karnataka, India) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy applies to our official website (mangalajyothi.org) and the Mangala Jyothi mobile application available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

2. Information We Collect

We respect your privacy and minimize data collection to only what is necessary for religious, spiritual, and catechetical services:

• Public App Use: You can use the app to read daily liturgical readings, prayers, parish bulletins, and listen to liturgical choir music without creating an account or providing personal details.
• Subscribers Portal: For active subscribers of printed publications (Jesuchi Suvartha, Devacha Sobdacho Sombhrom), the subscriber may log in using their verified Member Number and Mobile Number to verify active subscription status and read digital issues.
• Contact & Inquiries: When you contact us via email, phone, or WhatsApp for book orders or inquiries, we only use your details to respond to your specific query.

3. Device Permissions & Usage

The Mangala Jyothi mobile app requests only necessary device permissions:

• Internet Access: To fetch daily readings, audio hymns, bulletins, and books from our secure server (HTTPS).
• Background Audio Playback: To allow continuous listening of liturgical music ("Misache Manddovollik Nad") when the screen is locked or while multitasking.
• Storage / Download: To temporarily cache and view liturgical reading PDFs and parish bulletins on your device.

Our app does not access your contacts, camera, microphone, GPS location, or device identifiers for advertising.

4. Third-Party Services & Tracking

We do not use third-party analytics trackers, advertising networks, or data brokers. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

5. Data Security

All network communications between the mobile application, website, and our servers are encrypted using industry-standard Transport Layer Security (SSL/HTTPS).

6. Children's Privacy

Our mobile app provides catechetical and religious educational material suitable for all ages (rated Everyone / 4+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

7. Account & Data Deletion

If you have registered as a subscriber and wish to update or remove your contact information, you may contact our diocesan office at any time using the contact details below.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the Mangala Jyothi application, please reach out to us: