Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Overview
Sahaya Buddhist Companion ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website at buddhistcompanion.com.
Data We Collect
We collect the following information when you create an account:
- Account information: Email address and display name
- Reading activity: Which suttas you have read
- Saved content: Highlights, notes, favourites, and reading lists you create
- Contributions: Edit suggestions you submit for sutta content
We also store UI preferences (font size, tab selection, sort order) in your browser's local storage. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
How We Use Your Data
- To provide and maintain our service
- To personalise your experience (showing your highlights, favourites, etc.)
- To send you notifications about your edit suggestions (if enabled)
- To improve our service based on usage patterns
AI Companion
When you use our Dhamma Companion chat feature, your messages are processed in real-time to generate responses. We do not store your chat conversations. Each session is temporary and conversations are not retained after you close the chat.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:
- Abacus.AI: Our hosting and AI service provider, which processes data to deliver our service
We do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.
Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time through your account settings, which will permanently remove all your personal data from our systems.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and similar privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Download a copy of all your personal data
- Rectification: Update or correct your information
- Erasure: Delete your account and all associated data
- Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
You can exercise these rights through your account settings.
Cookies
We use only essential cookies required for authentication and security. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or any third-party cookies.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and regular security reviews.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at [email protected]
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.