Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [DATE]

Introduction

Catholic Hymnal is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• User Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you provide.
• Favorites and Preferences: We store your favorite hymns and app preferences locally on your device and sync them to our servers if you have an account.
• Search History: Your search queries are stored locally on your device to improve your experience.

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App, such as viewed hymns, features used, and time spent.
• Advertising ID: Used to serve personalized ads through Google AdMob.

Third-Party Services

• Google AdMob: Used to display advertisements. AdMob may collect device and usage data. See Google Privacy Policy.
• Supabase: Used for data storage and authentication. See Supabase Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App
• Personalize user experience
• Manage user accounts
• Send important updates (if opted in)
• Display advertisements
• Analyze usage patterns
• Detect and prevent technical issues

Advertising

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may use your advertising ID, cookies, and similar technologies to serve personalized ads.

You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings:

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID / Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Apple Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking

Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: Favorites and preferences stored securely on your device.
• Cloud Storage: Account data synced to Supabase using encryption.
• Security Measures: Appropriate technical and organizational safeguards are used.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Data may be shared only:

• With service providers (Google AdMob, Supabase)
• To comply with legal obligations
• During business transfers (with notice)

Your Rights

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Request data portability
• Opt out of personalized advertising

To exercise these rights, contact us at zedindiehacker@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, which may have different data protection laws.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the App and comply with legal obligations.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: zedindiehacker@gmail.com