Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

Guided Prayer ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we handle information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). We have designed the App with privacy as a core principle, ensuring that your personal information remains private and secure.

This policy applies to all users of the Guided Prayer mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms. By using our App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Guided Prayer is designed with privacy as a fundamental principle. We collect zero personal information from users.

2.1 Personal Information

We do NOT collect any of the following:

• Name, email address, phone number, or any contact information
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Device identifiers (except as required by the operating system for app functionality)
• IP addresses or network information
• Biometric data or health information
• Payment information (all payments are processed by Apple/Google through their secure systems)
• User accounts or login credentials

2.2 Local Device Data

The App stores the following data exclusively on your device using SQLite:

• Favorites: Bible verses you have marked as favorites (reference, text, topic ID)
• Notes: Personal notes you create about specific verses (stored with favorite ID)
• Prayer History: Records of topics you have accessed (group ID, topic ID, group name, topic name, timestamp)
• User Preferences: Bible version preference (defaults to KJV, stored locally)

This data:

• Is stored only in the local SQLite database on your device
• Never leaves your device
• Is never transmitted to our servers or any third parties
• Is not accessible to us or anyone else
• Is automatically deleted when you uninstall the App

2.3 Methods of Data Collection

Since we do not collect personal information, there are no data collection methods. The local data mentioned above is created and stored only when you actively use features within the App (e.g., favoriting a verse, adding a note).

3. How We Use Information

Since we do not collect any personal information, we do not use, process, analyze, or share any data. All app functionality operates entirely on your device using only the local data you create.

Purposes for which we would use data (if we collected any): N/A - We do not collect data.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do NOT share data with any third parties, including:

• Analytics services (we do not use any analytics tools)
• Advertising networks (the App contains no ads)
• Social media platforms
• Data brokers or data aggregators
• Third-party AI services or machine learning platforms
• Cloud storage services
• Any other third-party services

Third-Party SDKs: The App uses the following third-party libraries for core functionality only (none collect data):

• React Native and Expo framework (for app functionality)
• SQLite (for local database storage)
• React Navigation (for app navigation)

These libraries are used solely for app functionality and do not collect, transmit, or share any user data.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Storage Location

All data is stored locally on your device in a SQLite database. No data is stored on our servers or any cloud services.

5.2 Security Measures

Since all data is stored locally on your device, it is protected by your device's built-in security measures, including:

• Device encryption (if enabled on your device)
• Operating system security
• App sandboxing (iOS/Android security feature)

We do not have access to your device or the data stored on it.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

6.1 Data Retention

Local data stored on your device is retained until you:

• Delete it manually within the App (favorites, notes, history can be cleared)
• Uninstall the App (all data is automatically deleted)

6.2 Data Deletion Procedures

You have full control over your data:

• Delete Favorites: Tap the trash icon next to any favorite in the Favorites screen
• Delete Notes: Open a verse with a note, tap "Edit Note," then "Delete"
• Clear History: Go to Settings → History → Tap the trash icon to clear all history
• Delete All Data: Uninstall the App from your device

Since we do not store any data on our servers, there is no data for us to delete on our end.

7. User Rights and Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Right to Access: All your data is accessible within the App (Favorites, Notes, History screens)
• Right to Delete: You can delete any data at any time using the methods described above
• Right to Data Portability: Since data is stored locally, you can export it by accessing your device's backup system
• Right to Revoke Consent: You can stop using the App at any time and uninstall it to remove all data

If you have questions about your rights or need assistance, please contact us at guidedprayerapp@gmail.com.

8. Third-Party Services

Guided Prayer does not integrate with any third-party services that collect personal information. The App:

• Works completely offline (no internet connection required)
• Does not connect to external servers
• Does not use cloud services
• Does not integrate with social media platforms
• Does not use advertising networks
• Does not use analytics services

9. Children's Privacy

Our App is suitable for users of all ages, including children. Since we do not collect any personal information, we fully comply with:

• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act): We do not collect personal information from children under 13
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): We do not collect personal data from users in the EU
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): We do not collect personal information from California residents

Parents can be assured that their children's privacy is fully protected when using Guided Prayer.

10. International Users

Guided Prayer is available to users worldwide. Since we do not collect personal information, we comply with privacy laws in all jurisdictions, including:

• GDPR (European Union)
• CCPA (California, USA)
• PIPEDA (Canada)
• Other applicable privacy laws

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of material changes through the App (if applicable)
• Post the updated policy on our website

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: guidedprayerapp@gmail.com

Website: https://guidedprayer.vercel.app

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.