Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 26, 2026
Effective Date: January 26, 2026
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1. Introduction

Welcome to Prayathon ("we," "our," or "us"). 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 mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, display name, username
  • Profile Data: Gender, age range, denomination (optional), avatar selection
  • User-Generated Content: Prayer requests, comments, chat messages

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Features used, time spent in app, game scores, devotion progress
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
  • Analytics Data: Anonymous usage patterns to improve the app

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Google Sign-In: If you sign in with Google, we receive your email and basic profile information
  • Payment Information: Handled securely by RevenueCat and App Store/Google Play (we do not store payment details)

2.4 Advertising Data

  • AdMob: Google AdMob may collect advertising identifiers and device information to serve personalized ads. You can opt out through your device settings (Settings → Privacy → Advertising).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the App's functionality
  • Personalize your experience (e.g., devotional content based on denomination)
  • Track your progress and achievements
  • Send you important notifications and updates
  • Improve our services through analytics
  • Process premium subscriptions
  • Provide customer support

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where We Store Your Data

Your data is securely stored on Supabase servers with encryption at rest and in transit.

4.2 Security Measures

  • Industry-standard encryption protocols
  • Secure authentication using JWT tokens
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Row-Level Security (RLS) policies to protect user data

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We DO NOT:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Share your data for marketing purposes without consent
  • Track you across other apps or websites

5.2 We MAY Share Data With:

  • Service Providers: Supabase (hosting), Firebase (analytics), RevenueCat (subscriptions), Google (ads)
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
  • Aggregated Data: Anonymous, aggregated statistics that cannot identify you

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct your information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt-Out: Disable analytics or push notifications
  • Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@prayathon.app.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

Age verification is required during onboarding (minimum age: 13).

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal tracking technologies:

  • Session Cookies: To maintain your login state
  • Analytics: Firebase Analytics to understand app usage
  • Advertising: Google AdMob may use advertising identifiers for personalized ads

You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings (iOS: Limit Ad Tracking, Android: Opt out of Ads Personalization).

9. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with:

We encourage you to review each service's privacy policy to understand how they handle your data.

10. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion:

  • Personal data is permanently deleted within 30 days
  • Anonymized aggregate data may be retained for analytics

10.1 Ad Tracking Data Retention

  • Ad Viewing History: Stored for the duration of your account lifetime
  • Daily Impression Counts: Reset automatically every 24 hours
  • Feature Unlocks: Removed automatically after expiration (24 hours or 7 days)
  • Permanent Data: Ad watch counts for milestone tracking (e.g., 3 ads = 7-day unlock) persist until account deletion

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers in different countries. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via:

  • In-app notification
  • Email to your registered address

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Recent Update (January 26, 2026): Added detailed information about ad-supported monetization, advertising ID usage, ad tracking, and user rights regarding advertising data.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

14. Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - California, USA
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - United States
  • Google Play Data Safety Requirements - Android App Store
  • Apple App Store Privacy Guidelines - iOS App Store (when applicable)

By using Prayathon, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.