Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2024

1. Introduction

Blue King Code LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Catholic Prayer Companion app ("the App").

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name.
• Prayer and Journal Content: Prayers, prayer requests, and journal entries you submit through the App.
• Preferences: Your app settings and preferences.
• Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including features accessed, time spent, and interactions.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and app version.
• Log Data: Error logs and diagnostic information to help us improve the App.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you sign in using a third-party service (such as Google or Apple), we may receive information from that service as permitted by your settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Services: Deliver the App's features, including AI-generated prayers and devotionals.
• Process AI Requests: Send your prayer topics and requests to our AI service to generate personalized content.
• Manage Subscriptions: Process and manage your subscription through RevenueCat.
• Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience.
• Send Notifications: Deliver push notifications you've opted into, such as daily devotional reminders.
• Provide Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service.
• Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide the App:

4.1 Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for authentication, cloud database (Firestore), and analytics. Firebase may collect device identifiers and usage data.

Firebase Privacy Policy

4.2 OpenAI

We use OpenAI's services to generate AI-powered prayers, devotionals, and journal responses. Your prayer topics and requests are sent to OpenAI for processing. OpenAI does not use this data to train their models.

OpenAI Privacy Policy

4.3 RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions. RevenueCat processes subscription-related data in accordance with their privacy practices.

RevenueCat Privacy Policy

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App (as listed above).
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active.
• Prayer and Journal Data: Stored in Firebase for the duration of your account.
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
• Encryption of data at rest in Firebase
• Firebase Security Rules to control data access
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Access and Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data by contacting us at the email below.

8.2 Correction

You can update your account information within the App's settings.

8.3 Deletion

8.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of:

• Push Notifications: Through your device settings or the App's notification settings
• Analytics: By contacting us to request opt-out

8.5 Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process your information, you may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or deleting your account.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.

10.1 European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

10.2 California Users (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Access their personal information
• Request deletion of their personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page
• Sending you a notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the App after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Third-Party SDK Compliance

We confirm that the third-party SDKs integrated into our App:

• Do not sell personal or sensitive user data from this App
• Have been reviewed for compliance with applicable privacy laws
• Provide equivalent or greater protection than our Privacy Policy