HolyScrolls Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 30, 2025
HolyScrolls ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app, HolyScrolls, available on the Apple App Store.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
- Account Information: If you subscribe or make purchases, we may collect your Apple ID and transaction details via Apple's secure in-app purchase system. We do not have access to your payment information.
- Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system version, and app version for analytics and support.
b. Usage Data
- Screen Time & App Usage: With your permission, we access Screen Time and app usage data to provide blocking and wellness features. This data is stored securely on your device and is not shared with third parties.
- Device Activity Monitoring: If you enable advanced blocking features, HolyScrolls uses Apple's Device Activity APIs only to enforce restrictions and reset blocking as needed.
- Prayer & Activity Data: Data about your prayer sessions, streaks, and preferences is stored locally using Apple's CoreData and UserDefaults.
c. Optional Data
- Notifications: If you enable notifications, we use Apple's notification services to send reminders and encouragement.
- Analytics: We may use anonymized analytics to improve app performance and user experience. No personally identifiable information is collected for analytics.
3. Permissions
- Screen Time & App Usage: To block or limit selected apps/categories.
- Device Activity Monitoring: (If enabled) To enforce daily or scheduled blocking, even when the app is not running.
- Notifications: To send reminders and encouragement.
- Analytics: (Optional) To improve app performance, using anonymized data only.
4. Data Storage and Security
- On-Device Storage: Most data, including Screen Time, prayer activity, and preferences, is stored securely on your device.
- Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted using Apple's security frameworks. We do not store or transmit sensitive personal information outside your device.
- No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising.
5. User Rights and Choices
- Access & Deletion: You can access, modify, or delete your data at any time by using the app's settings or by deleting the app from your device.
- Permissions: You can change app permissions (e.g., Screen Time, notifications) in your device's Settings.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of notifications and analytics at any time via the app's settings.
6. Children's Privacy
HolyScrolls is designed for general audiences. If you are under the age of 13, you must have parental consent to use the app. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
7. App Store Compliance
- In-App Purchases: All purchases are processed securely through Apple's App Store. We do not collect or store payment information.
- Privacy Descriptions: We provide clear explanations for all permissions requested by the app.
- Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary to provide and improve the app's features.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the policy in the app and on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: [email protected]