# Privacy Policy

**Last updated:** March 12, 2025

## Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information in our Catholic prayer and rosary app ("the App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

**App identifier (Android):** `com.martdev1963.rosaryapp`  
**App identifier (iOS):** As published in the App Store

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## Information We Collect

The App is designed with privacy in mind. We minimize data collection:

### 1. Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The following information is stored only on your device and is **not** transmitted to our servers or any third party:

| Data | Purpose | Where stored |
|------|---------|--------------|
| Playback preferences | Remember your music volume and selected background track | Device storage (AsyncStorage / localStorage) |
| Reminder settings | Remember whether feast reminders are on/off and how many days in advance | Device storage |
| Subscription status | Know if you have an active premium subscription | Handled by your device's app store (Google Play / App Store) |

### 2. Subscription and Payment Information

If you subscribe to our premium features (monthly or yearly plan):

- **Payment processing** is handled entirely by **Google Play** (Android) or the **App Store** (iOS).
- We do **not** collect, store, or have access to your payment details, credit card information, or billing address.
- We only receive confirmation from the store that your subscription is active. This verification happens on your device; we do not maintain our own servers with your subscription status.

Please refer to [Google Play's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and [Apple's Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/) for how the respective stores handle your payment data.

### 3. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do **not** collect:

- Name, email address, or other contact information
- Account credentials (the App does not require you to create an account)
- Location data
- Device identifiers for advertising
- Usage analytics or behavioral tracking
- Cookies for tracking (on web, we may use essential storage only for app preferences)

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## How We Use Your Information

- **Local preferences** (volume, music track, reminders): Used solely to provide and personalize your experience within the App. This data never leaves your device.
- **Subscription status**: Used to determine which features (e.g., full Psalm library, text-to-speech) you can access. Verification is performed on-device via the app store APIs.

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## Data Storage and Security

- All preference data is stored locally on your device.
- We do not operate servers that collect or store your personal data.
- If you uninstall the App, all locally stored data is removed with it.

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## Third-Party Services

The App may integrate with the following third parties:

| Service | Purpose | Their privacy policy |
|---------|---------|----------------------|
| Google Play (Android) | App distribution and subscription billing | [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) |
| Apple App Store (iOS) | App distribution and subscription billing | [Apple Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/) |
| Expo | App framework and build tools | [Expo Privacy Policy](https://expo.dev/privacy) |

We do not use advertising networks, analytics platforms, or social media SDKs.

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## Children's Privacy

The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The App does not require registration or the collection of identifiable information, and is suitable for users of all ages in a family context.

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## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

- Posting the updated policy at this URL
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
- For significant changes, we may provide an in-app notice or update notice in the App Store / Google Play listing

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

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## Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Data portability

Because we store minimal data locally on your device and do not operate user-identifiable servers, you can effectively "delete" your data by uninstalling the App. For any other requests, please contact us.

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## Contact Us

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

- **Email:** martsofteng@gmail.com
- **Address:** 2907 Hearthstone Way, Orlando Florida 32839

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*This privacy policy is provided for transparency and compliance with app store requirements and applicable privacy laws.*