Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how SDA Hymnal Companion handles information when you use the app. The app is designed to be a simple, reverent hymnal tool and collects as little information as reasonably possible.
Who we are
SDA Hymnal Companion is developed and maintained by Masikati Studios. References to “we”, “our” or “us” in this policy refer to Masikati Studios as the developer.
Information we do not collect
SDA Hymnal Companion does not require you to create an account and does not ask you to provide personal details such as your name, email address, phone number or password inside the app.
- No in‑app user registration or login.
- No collection of hymn choices tied to your identity.
- No collection of contact lists, photos, microphone audio or files.
Information handled by the app
The app stores some information locally on your device to provide its core features. This information typically includes:
- Your list of favourite hymns.
- Recently viewed hymns.
- Service plans you create and save on your device.
- Your display preferences, such as theme and font size.
This information is stored on your device and is not automatically uploaded to our servers.
Advertising (Google AdMob)
SDA Hymnal Companion uses Google AdMob to display discreet banner advertisements that help support development and maintenance costs. These ads are designed not to obscure hymn text.
When ads are shown, Google may collect certain information from your device in order to provide, measure and improve personalised or non‑personalised ads. This can include:
- Device identifiers (such as advertising IDs).
- Approximate location (for example, country or region).
- App usage data and interaction with ads (for example, impressions and clicks).
This information is processed by Google in accordance with Google’s own terms, policies and the settings on your device. We do not have access to your raw advertising identifiers or use them to personally identify you.
You can find more details about how Google uses data from apps that use its services by reviewing Google’s own privacy policy and documentation.
Children and families
SDA Hymnal Companion is intended for use in a church and family context, but it is not specifically directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child has provided personal information via the app, please contact us so we can assist.
Third‑party links
The app may link to external websites (for example, this privacy policy or support contact links). These sites are operated by third parties, and their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We encourage you to review their policies when you visit those sites.
Data security
We take reasonable steps to keep the app up to date and to use reputable third‑party services. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You are encouraged to keep your device software updated and to use device‑level security such as screen locks where appropriate.
Your choices and controls
On your device, you can control certain privacy and advertising settings, which may affect how ads are personalised for you. For example, on many devices you can:
- Reset or limit your advertising ID.
- Turn off personalised ads in the Google settings on your device.
- Adjust app‑specific permissions in the system settings.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app, services or legal requirements. When the policy is updated, the revised version will be posted at this page with an updated “last updated” date.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how SDA Hymnal Companion handles information, please contact the developer at:
Email: info@masikatigames.co.za
Last updated: December 2025