Privacy Policy

Applies to the Liho Scripture (哩厚經書) apps for iPhone, iPad and Android · Developer: The Paradiso · Effective date: November 7, 2026

This policy explains what data is handled by the Liho Scripture apps: “Heart Sutra”, “Great Compassion Mantra”, “Medicine Buddha Dharani”, “Maitreya Salvation Sutra”, “Pure Land Rebirth Dhāraṇī”, “Namo Amitābha”, “Om mani padme hum”, “Cundī Dhāraṇī”, “The Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara”, “Diamond Sutra” (together, “the Apps”). The Apps do not require registration or login and never ask you for personal information such as your name, email address, phone number or location.

1. Data the Apps store on your device

To remember your preferences, the Apps store only the following settings, and only on your device:

• The language and version of the text (for example Traditional Chinese, Zhuyin, English)
• Font size, background colour (grey, black or white) and “Keep screen on”
• The chant you selected
• (Android) Whether you have already been asked for notification permission

These settings are never sent to us or to any third party. The texts and chants are built into the app, so reading and playback work without an internet connection.

2. We do not collect or share any personal data

• The Apps have no servers of their own and do not collect, upload or sell any personal data or usage records.
• The Apps contain no ads and use no analytics, tracking or advertising SDKs. They therefore do not read your advertising ID and do not share data with advertisers or other third parties.
• The Apps have no accounts, in-app purchases or payments.

3. Permissions

Permissions used by the Android version, and why:

• Notifications (asked the first time you play a chant on Android 13 and later): to show playback controls in the notification shade and on the lock screen. The app works normally if you decline; you just won’t see the playback notification.
• Foreground service (media playback) and prevent sleep: to keep the chant playing when the screen is off or you switch to another app.
• Network state: used by the system’s media playback component; the Apps do not connect to send any data.

The Apps do not access your camera, microphone, photos, files, contacts or location. The iOS version uses only the background audio capability and asks for no system permission that requires your consent.

4. External links

When you tap “Facebook”, “Rate” or “Share” in an app, it opens Facebook, the App Store / Google Play, or the system share sheet. From then on, that service handles your data under its own privacy policy. This website uses no cookies and no tracking or analytics scripts.

5. Children’s privacy

The Apps are suitable for all ages and do not collect personal data from anyone, including children under 13.

6. Data security, retention and deletion

• The settings above are kept only on your device and are protected by the operating system’s app data protection.
• Uninstalling an app, or clearing its storage in Android Settings > Apps, deletes all of its settings. We hold none of your data, so there is nothing else to request deletion of.

7. Changes to this policy

Any changes to this policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date: https://scripture.liho.tw/en/privacy-policy/

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us through the developer contact details on the app’s App Store or Google Play page, or via the Liho Scripture Facebook page.

This page is a translation. If there is any discrepancy, the Traditional Chinese version prevails.