Privacy Policy

At Prayer Lock, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account and use Prayer Lock, we collect:

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use Prayer Lock, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version
• Usage Data: App interactions, feature usage, crash reports
• Language Preferences: Your selected language for the app interface
• Notification Preferences: Whether you've enabled prayer reminders and streak notifications

1.3 Screen Time API Data

On iOS devices, when you grant Screen Time permissions:

• We access the ability to temporarily restrict selected apps during prayer sessions
• We store your list of apps selected for blocking locally on your device
• We do NOT access your overall screen time statistics or usage patterns
• We do NOT see which apps you use outside of prayer sessions

1.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't collect:

• The content of your prayers (unless you voluntarily save personal notes)
• Precise location data or GPS coordinates
• Contact lists or phone book data
• Photos, videos, or media from your device
• Browsing history or activity outside the app
• Financial information (payments are processed through app stores)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

2.1 Core Service Delivery

• Create and manage your account
• Enable prayer session tracking and timing
• Temporarily block selected apps during prayer sessions
• Calculate and display your prayer streaks and statistics
• Store your prayer history and personal reflections

2.2 Personalization

• Customize prayer schedules based on your preferences
• Send prayer reminders at your chosen times
• Display content in your preferred language
• Tailor motivational messages based on your spiritual journey

2.3 Communication

• Send push notifications for prayer reminders
• Notify you about streak milestones and achievements
• Provide important service updates and announcements
• Respond to your support requests and feedback

2.4 Improvement and Analytics

• Analyze app usage patterns to improve features
• Identify and fix bugs and technical issues
• Understand which features are most valuable to users
• Develop new features and enhancements

2.5 Legal and Security

• Comply with legal obligations and requests
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions
• Protect the rights and safety of our users and others

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and limit data sharing. We share your information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers who help us operate Prayer Lock:

• Supabase: Backend database and authentication services (stores all user data and prayer information)
• Apple Sign In: Authentication service (provides email and name from your Apple ID)
• Google Sign In: Authentication service (provides email, name, and profile picture from your Google account)
• Expo Services: App development, deployment, and push notification infrastructure

These providers are contractually required to:

• Use your data only for providing services to us
• Maintain appropriate security measures
• Not share your data with third parties without authorization

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, such as:

• In response to valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• In connection with investigations of fraud, security breaches, or illegal activity

3.3 Business Transfers

If Prayer Lock is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for purposes not described in this policy when we have your explicit consent.

3.5 What We Do NOT Do

We will NEVER:

• Sell your personal information to advertisers or data brokers
• Share your prayer notes or mood ratings publicly
• Use your spiritual data for advertising purposes
• Share identifiable information with analytics companies

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where We Store Your Data

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a PostgreSQL-based backend service with data centers in [specify region]. Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.

4.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers uses TLS/SSL encryption
• Authentication: Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication via Apple and Google
• Access Controls: Strict access limitations to your data within our systems
• Regular Audits: Periodic security reviews and vulnerability assessments
• Local Storage: Sensitive preferences stored securely on your device using MMKV

4.3 Data Retention

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

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
• Prayer History: Retained to maintain your streak and statistics
• Personal Notes: Retained until you delete them or close your account
• Crash Reports: Retained for 90 days for debugging purposes

4.4 Data Deletion

When you delete your account:

• Your profile, prayer history, and personal data are permanently deleted within 30 days
• Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes as required by law
• Aggregated, anonymized statistics may be retained for analytical purposes

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 Access and Portability

• View all your personal data within the app
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Export your prayer history and statistics

5.2 Correction and Update

• Edit your profile information (name, email) through account settings
• Update prayer preferences and notification settings
• Modify or delete personal prayer notes at any time

5.3 Deletion

• Delete individual prayer sessions or notes
• Delete your entire account through app settings
• Request complete data deletion by contacting support@prayer-lock.com

5.4 Opt-Out and Control

• Disable push notifications through app or device settings
• Revoke Screen Time permissions through iOS Settings
• Choose which apps to block during prayer sessions
• Opt out of optional data collection (onboarding questionnaire)

5.5 Region-Specific Rights

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland:

• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For users in California (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@prayer-lock.com

6. Children's Privacy

Prayer Lock is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are under 18, you should have permission from a parent or legal guardian before using the app.

If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at support@prayer-lock.com

7. International Data Transfers

Prayer Lock operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent privacy protections
• Explicit consent where required by law

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Prayer Lock may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (such as Apple Sign In and Google Sign In). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of:

• Apple Privacy Policy
• Google Privacy Policy
• Supabase Privacy Policy

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Prayer Lock uses minimal tracking technologies:

9.1 Local Storage

We use local storage on your device (MMKV) to:

• Remember your login session
• Store app preferences and settings
• Cache data for offline functionality

9.2 Analytics

We may use privacy-focused analytics to understand app usage, but we:

• Do not use third-party advertising trackers
• Do not share analytics data with advertisers
• Anonymize data before analysis

9.3 Push Notification Tokens

If you enable notifications, we store a device-specific push token to send you prayer reminders. This token cannot be used to identify you personally.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our practices or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• User feedback and improvements

When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you through the app or via email
• Request your consent if required by law

Your continued use of Prayer Lock after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: support@prayer-lock.com
Website: prayer-lock.com
Response Time: We aim to respond within 5-7 business days

For privacy-related requests (access, deletion, etc.), please include:

• Your full name and email address associated with your account
• A description of your request
• Proof of identity (if required for security purposes)

Your Trust is Sacred

Prayer Lock handles deeply personal and spiritual data. We treat your information with the utmost respect and care. Your prayers, reflections, and spiritual journey are private, and we are committed to keeping them that way.

Thank you for trusting Prayer Lock with your spiritual practice.