Privacy Policy for Prayer Mentions

Effective Date: February 26, 2026
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you use Prayer Mentions, you may provide the following information:

• Contact Information: Names and contact details of people you add to your prayer list (stored locally and in your iCloud)
• Prayer Content: Prayer requests, meditation text, and notes you create within the app
• Reminder Preferences: Your notification settings and prayer reminder schedules
• Feedback: Email address and device information when you contact us for support

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

We do not automatically collect any personal information. However, the app may store locally:

• App Settings: Your preferences and configuration choices
• Device Information: Only when you opt-in to analytics or send feedback (device type, iOS version, app version)

1.3 Optional Analytics (Opt-In Only)

During beta testing, you may choose to enable anonymous usage analytics. If enabled, we collect:

• App usage statistics (session counts, feature usage)
• Device metadata (device type, iOS version, app version)
• Anonymous usage counts (number of people, requests, meditations - no content)
• Permission status (contacts access, notifications access)
• Error and performance data

Important: Analytics is opt-in, completely anonymous, and NEVER includes your prayer content, names, or any personally identifiable information.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Primary Use - Prayer Management

All personal information you provide (prayer lists, meditation content, etc.) is used exclusively for:

• Displaying your daily prayer list based on your schedule
• Sending you prayer reminder notifications
• Syncing your data across your devices via iCloud
• Enabling you to share prayers via Messages or other apps

2.2 Analytics Use (If Opted-In)

Anonymous analytics data is used only to:

• Improve app performance and stability
• Understand which features are most helpful
• Identify and fix bugs
• Make informed decisions about future features

2.3 Support and Feedback

When you contact us for support, we use your email and feedback to:

• Respond to your questions and requests
• Troubleshoot technical issues
• Improve the app based on user feedback

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local and iCloud Storage

• All your prayer data is stored locally on your device
• iCloud sync is optional: If enabled, your data syncs to your private iCloud account
• We never access your iCloud data - only you control it
• No remote servers: Your prayers and personal information never go to our servers

3.2 Analytics Storage (If Opted-In)

• Anonymous analytics are stored securely on our server
• Data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections
• No personal content is ever included in analytics

3.3 Security Measures

• All data is stored using iOS secure storage (SwiftData/iCloud)
• Notifications are generated locally on your device
• Contact access requires explicit permission
• App uses industry-standard encryption for all data transmission

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 No Third-Party Services

• We do not use third-party analytics services
• We do not use advertising networks
• We do not share data with marketing companies

4.2 Apple Services

The app uses Apple's services for:

• iCloud: Optional sync of your prayer data to your private iCloud account (controlled by you)
• Contacts: Optional access to import contacts to your prayer list (with your permission)
• Notifications: Local notifications scheduled on your device
• Share Extension: Sharing prayers via Messages or other apps you choose

Apple's privacy policy governs their services: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Control Your Data

• Access: All your data is visible in the app at any time
• Edit: Modify or delete any prayer, person, or request anytime
• Export: Share your data via the app's export features
• Delete: Remove individual items or delete the app to erase all data

5.2 iCloud Sync Control

• Enable or disable iCloud sync in iOS Settings > Apple ID > iCloud
• Your data remains local if iCloud is disabled

5.3 Analytics Control

• Analytics is opt-in during beta testing
• Disable anytime in Settings > Beta Testing
• Export your analytics data via Settings > Beta Testing > Export

5.4 Permissions Control

• Contacts: Grant or revoke in iOS Settings > Privacy > Contacts
• Notifications: Manage in iOS Settings > Notifications > Prayer Mentions

6. Children's Privacy

Prayer Mentions is appropriate for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The app:

• Stores all data locally on the device
• Does not require account creation
• Does not collect information from users
• Parents can delete all data by uninstalling the app

7. Data Retention

7.1 Your Prayer Data

• Data is retained on your device and iCloud indefinitely (until you delete it)
• You control all deletion through the app or by uninstalling
• iCloud data follows Apple's retention policies

7.2 Analytics Data (If Opted-In)

• Anonymous analytics retained for up to 90 days
• Used solely for app improvement during beta testing
• May be deleted upon request

7.3 Support Communications

• Feedback emails retained for support purposes
• Deleted upon request or after issue resolution

8. International Users

Prayer Mentions is available worldwide. Your data:

• Stays on your device and in your iCloud account (follows your iCloud region)
• Anonymous analytics (if opted-in) may be transmitted to servers in the United States
• No personal information crosses borders

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be:

• Posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Announced in the app if changes are significant
• Effective immediately upon posting

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Legal Compliance

10.1 GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

Under GDPR, you have rights to:

• Access: View all your data in the app
• Rectification: Edit any information in the app
• Erasure: Delete individual items or uninstall the app
• Portability: Export your data via the app's share features
• Withdraw Consent: Disable analytics or contacts access anytime

10.2 CCPA Compliance (California Users)

We do not sell your personal information. California residents have rights to:

• Know what personal information we collect (see Section 1)
• Request deletion of personal information (delete in app or email us)
• Opt-out of data sharing (we don't share data)

11. Contact Us

12. Summary

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