Privacy Policy

About Shri Gyanvardhak Charitable Trust

Shri Gyanvardhak Charitable Trust, based in India, is dedicated to preserving, digitizing, and disseminating Jain literature for spiritual seekers and scholars worldwide. Through the JaineLibrary initiative and the advanced AI-powered JainGPT platform, we aim to make Jain knowledge more accessible, searchable, and interactive.

Information We Collect

We collect and store information when you use JainGPT, including:

• Google Profile Data: Name, email, given name, family name, profile picture, locale, email verification status, and hosted domain
• Search Data: All search queries, timestamps, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: IP address, user agent, device type (mobile/tablet/desktop), operating system, and browser details
• Usage Analytics: Daily search counts, total searches, login timestamps, and feature usage
• Anonymous Usage: For non-registered users, we track daily search limits by IP address
• Donation Interactions: Popup responses and donation preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: Provide AI-powered search and overview services
• Usage Limits: Enforce daily search limits (5 per day for anonymous users)
• Personalization: Customize your experience and content recommendations
• Analytics: Analyze usage patterns to improve platform performance
• Donation Management: Show relevant donation prompts based on usage patterns
• Communication: Send important updates and respond to support requests
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and legal obligations

Data Security and Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

• Industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
• Secure cloud infrastructure with backup and disaster recovery systems
• Employee training on data protection and privacy best practices
• Incident response procedures for potential security breaches

Children's Privacy

JainGPT is designed for users aged 13 and above. If you are under 18, please seek parental or guardian consent before using this platform or submitting personal information. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a minor without proper consent, we will delete it promptly and notify parents/guardians as required by law.

Financial Information and Donations

Currently, JainGPT is offered free of cost. If donation features are enabled in the future:

• Donor information (name, contact details, payment method) will be collected only for transaction processing and receipt generation
• Payment processing is handled by secure, PCI-compliant third-party providers (Razorpay, UPI, banking partners)
• We do not store complete payment card details on our servers
• Recurring donation preferences are stored with explicit user consent using encrypted, secure platforms
• All financial data is subject to additional security measures and regulatory compliance

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct or update inaccurate personal information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Unsubscribe: Opt out of newsletters and marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@jaingpt.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
• Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize your experience
• Analytics cookies: Provide insights through Google Analytics and similar tools
• Authentication cookies: Maintain your login session securely

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality. We respect "Do Not Track" signals where technically feasible.

Third-Party Services and Links

JainGPT integrates with and links to third-party services:

• Google Services: Authentication, Analytics, and Fonts
• External references: Links to Jain literature sources and academic resources
• Social platforms: Sharing capabilities and community features

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in servers located in different countries to provide our global service. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Compliance with applicable data protection laws
• Contractual protections with service providers
• Industry-standard security measures regardless of location

Data Retention

We retain personal information in our PostgreSQL database as follows:

• User Profiles: Retained while your account is active and not deleted
• Search History: Complete search logs with timestamps and device information
• Anonymous Data: Daily search counts by IP address for limit enforcement
• Donation Data: Popup interactions and user responses
• Cache Data: Semantic search cache stored in database for performance
• Legal Compliance: As required by applicable laws and regulations

All data includes creation and update timestamps for audit purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on our website
• Updated "Last Modified" date on this page

Continued use of JainGPT after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us: