Privacy Policy 

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 23, 2024

1. Introduction

GratiarumActio ("we", "our", or "the app") is a Catholic prayer and liturgical application that helps users deepen their faith through prayers, Mass guides, and liturgical calendars. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Local Data Storage

The app stores the following data locally on your device:

- User Preferences: Your personalized settings such as language selection, theme preferences, font sizes, and color profiles

- App Configuration: Settings related to notifications, calendar integration preferences, and other customization options

- Prayer History: Optional tracking of prayers you've completed (stored only on your device)

Important: This data is stored exclusively on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third parties.

2.2 Google Calendar Integration (Optional)

If you choose to enable Google Calendar integration, the app will:

- Access: Read your Google Calendar to display upcoming liturgical events in public calendars

- Add Events: Create calendar entries for feast days, prayer reminders, and liturgical celebrations (only when you explicitly request it)

- Scope: Access is limited to calendar events only - we do not access any other Google account data

Important: You can revoke calendar access at any time through your device settings or Google account permissions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely to:

- Provide and maintain the app's functionality

- Personalize your experience based on your preferences

- Integrate liturgical events with your Google Calendar (only if enabled)

- Improve the app's features and user experience

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not share, sell, or transmit your personal data to any third parties.

The only external service we interact with is:

- Google Calendar API: Used exclusively to sync liturgical events with your calendar when you explicitly enable this feature. This interaction is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

We do not use analytics services, advertising networks, or any other third-party data collection tools.

5. Data Security

All data stored by the app remains on your device and is protected by your device's security measures. We implement reasonable security practices within the app, but please remember that no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data:

- Access: All your data is stored locally and accessible only to you

- Deletion: You can clear all app data through your device settings or by uninstalling the app

- Calendar Access: You can revoke Google Calendar permissions at any time through your Google account settings

- Opt-out: Calendar integration is optional and can be disabled within the app at any time

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is designed for users of all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. All data is stored locally on the device, and we do not transmit any data to external servers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Google Play Data Safety

In accordance with Google Play's Data Safety requirements, we declare that:

- We do not collect or share any personal or sensitive user data with third parties

- Data is not used for purposes beyond the app's core functionality

- All data is stored locally on the user's device

- Google Calendar access is optional and used only for user-requested calendar integration

10. Contact Us

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

Email: gratiarumactioapp@gmail.com

App: GratiarumActio 

11. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

- Google Play Developer Program Policies

- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

- Other applicable privacy laws and regulations