Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Simple Prayer List. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS application.

Simple Prayer List is designed with privacy as a core principle. Your prayer data belongs to you, and we believe you should have complete control over it.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Prayer Data

Our app stores the following information locally on your device:

• Prayer Names: Names of people or things you're praying for
• Contact Information: Email addresses and phone numbers (only when you choose to add contacts)
• Prayer History: Records of when you prayed for each person/thing
• Notes: Personal notes and updates about prayer requests
• Groups: Categories you create to organize your prayers

2.2 Contact Information

With your explicit permission, the app may access your device's contacts to help you add people to your prayer list. This data is:

• Only accessed when you choose to add contacts
• Never modified or synced back to your phone
• Stored locally on your device only
• Never shared with third parties

2.3 App Usage Data

We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the app:

• App performance metrics
• Feature usage patterns
• Crash reports (anonymized)

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively for the app's functionality:

• Core Features: To provide prayer tracking and organization features
• Notifications: To send prayer reminders (only with your permission)
• iCloud Sync: To sync your data across your devices (optional)
• App Improvement: Anonymous usage data to enhance user experience

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

All your prayer data is stored locally on your device using:

• Core Data: Secure local database storage
• Encryption: Optional data encryption for enhanced security
• Keychain: Secure storage for encryption keys

4.2 iCloud Sync (Optional)

If you enable iCloud sync:

• Your data is synced to your personal iCloud account
• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• You can disable sync at any time
• We cannot access your iCloud data

4.3 Data Protection

We implement several security measures:

• Optional AES-256 encryption for all stored data
• Secure key management using iOS Keychain
• Automatic data retention policies
• GDPR-compliant data export and deletion

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have complete control over your data:

5.1 Right to Access

You can export all your data at any time through the app's settings.

5.2 Right to Deletion

You can delete all your data permanently through the app's privacy settings.

5.3 Right to Portability

Your data can be exported in a standard JSON format for easy transfer.

5.4 Right to Rectification

You can edit, update, or correct your data directly within the app.

5.5 Data Retention

You can configure how long your data is retained (default: 7 years).

6. Third-Party Services

Simple Prayer List uses minimal third-party services:

• Apple Services: iCloud sync (optional), App Store analytics
• No Advertising: We do not use advertising networks
• No Tracking: We do not use tracking or analytics services

7. Notifications

Push notifications are completely optional and require your explicit permission:

• Morning prayer reminders
• Follow-up reminders
• You can disable notifications at any time
• Notification data is stored locally only

8. Children's Privacy

Simple Prayer List is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Users

If you are using Simple Prayer List from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our app, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new policy in the app
• Requiring you to accept the updated policy

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Through the in-app feedback feature
• Email: privacy@simpleprayerlist.com
• Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

12. Legal Basis (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your data is:

• Consent: You explicitly consent to data processing
• Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our services
• Contract: To fulfill our service obligations