Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 23, 2026

Welcome to ውዳሴ ዘኦርቶዶክስ (Wdase Zeorthodox). We value your trust and are dedicated to protecting your information while providing high-quality spiritual resources for the Ethiopian Orthodox community.

1. Information We Collect

To ensure app stability and a personalized experience, we collect the following:

Account Data: When you register, we collect your name, phone number to manage your account and synchronize your data across devices.
Device Information: We may collect info such as your device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers to optimize app performance and troubleshoot issues.
Usage Data: We track interaction patterns (e.g., songs played, searches) to improve our recommendation system and content categorization.

3. Nature of Service & Subscription

Important Clarification: Wdase Zeorthodox is a service-based platform. We do not sell or claim ownership of the religious lyrics, hymns, or media content within the app. All content remains the intellectual property of the original creators and the Church.

Our "Premium" subscriptions are payments for services, including:

High-speed database indexing for instant search results.
Advanced features such as Voice Integration and AI-driven categorization.
Server management for a large user base and daily content updates.
Simplified, ad-free navigation and user support.
Not for the lyrics's and hymns which are freely available.
Device Identifiers: Android ID and Device Model are used solely for app performance monitoring and to prevent unknown service usage
Profile Data (Optional): User Name may be collected to communicate with developer on comments in some hymns correction.

2. Use of Information

The data collected is processed for the following legitimate purposes:

For the use of communicating with developer.
In the app there is a place to request the content deletion or correction, so we use thier name to identify the comments about the app and hymn.

3. Data Deletion Rights

We respect your right to control your data. In compliance with modern privacy standards and Google Play policies:

You may request the permanent deletion of your data at any time.
To initiate a deletion request, please send an email to wdasezeorthodox@gmail.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request."
All personal records associated with your device will be removed from our servers within 7 business days of verification.

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5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers (such as Google Play Services, Firebase, or secure payment processors) to facilitate our service. These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

6. Data Security & Retention

The security of your data is important to us. We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your personal information. We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as required by law.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for a general audience, including families. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13 without verification, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. Data Deletion Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time via the app settings. For a complete data deletion request, you may contact us via email.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: wdasezeorthodox@gmail.com
Developer: Yobtex Labs, Ethiopia
Website: wdase.com