Privacy Policy

FaithPlanner ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our FaithPlanner mobile application (the "App"). By using our App, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

• Calendar Data: Events, appointments, and schedules you sync from Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or create within the app
• Email for Authentication: Email address used to create your account and authenticate with calendar services
• Church and Faith Information: Church events, prayer reminders, scripture preferences, and spiritual goals you enter
• App Preferences: Settings, notification preferences, and customization choices

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Analytics: How you interact with the app, features used, session duration, and frequency of use
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version, and unique device identifiers
• Performance Data: Crash reports and error logs to improve app stability and performance
• Sync Information: Data about calendar synchronization success, frequency, and any sync errors

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Core App Functionality

• Calendar Sync: To sync and display events from your Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and church calendars
• Daily Scripture & Prayer: To provide personalized daily verses and prayer reminders based on your preferences
• Event Notifications: To send you timely reminders about church events, prayer times, and spiritual activities
• Faith Journey Tracking: To help you track your spiritual growth and maintain consistent faith practices

App Improvement

• Performance Enhancement: To analyze app usage patterns and improve features and user experience
• Bug Fixes: To identify and resolve technical issues and crashes
• New Features: To understand user needs and develop new faith-focused features

Communication

• Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
• Updates: To notify you about important app updates, new features, and service announcements

3. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your spiritual and personal information seriously:

Security Measures

• Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• Secure Cloud Services: Your data is stored using secure, encrypted cloud storage services with robust access controls
• Local Storage: Some data is stored securely on your device to ensure offline access to your spiritual content
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your personal information
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security assessments to protect against vulnerabilities

Data Retention

• Your calendar data is retained as long as you maintain your account
• Usage analytics are retained for up to 2 years for app improvement purposes
• When you delete your account, personal data is removed within 30 days
• Some anonymized usage data may be retained for historical analysis

4. Third-Party Services

FaithPlanner integrates with trusted third-party services to provide enhanced functionality:

Calendar Services

• Google Calendar API: To sync your Google Calendar events securely
• Apple Calendar: To access and sync your device's built-in calendar through iOS APIs

Analytics and Performance

• Firebase Analytics: To understand app usage patterns and improve performance (data is anonymized)
• Crash Reporting: To identify and fix app crashes and technical issues

5. Data Sharing

We never sell your personal information. We only share your data in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who help us operate the app (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of FaithPlanner, users, or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets (with user notification)

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to advertisers or marketers
• Share your spiritual or religious information with third parties
• Use your calendar data for any purpose other than providing our services
• Share your personal information for commercial gain

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information:

Data Access and Control

• Access: View all personal data we have about you through the app settings
• Correction: Update or correct your profile information and preferences
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data at any time
• Export: Download your data in a portable format (available in Premium version)
• Sync Control: Choose which calendars to sync and disable syncing at any time

Communication Preferences

• Manage notification preferences for prayer reminders and scripture verses
• Control which types of church event reminders you receive
• Opt out of promotional communications
• Adjust frequency of spiritual reminders and notifications

7. Children's Privacy

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

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us through our support page so we can take appropriate action.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes:

• We will post the updated policy in the app and on this page
• We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we will provide prominent notice through the app or email
• Your continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Information

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2024, and is effective immediately upon your use of the FaithPlanner app.