Last Updated: June 22, 2025
SDA Prayer, developed by InspireWorks, is a mobile application designed to provide spiritual support through prayers, Bible verses, devotionals, and Ellen G. White comments. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use the SDA Prayer app ("App"). By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve the App’s functionality:
a. Information You Provide
- Contact Information: If you email us at sdainspiration@gmail.com (e.g., for support or feedback), we may collect your email address and any information you include in your message.
- User-Generated Content: If you submit prayer requests via the App’s prayer request feature, we may collect the content you provide, such as your name or prayer details, if applicable.
b. Information Collected Automatically
- App Preferences: We store user settings, such as dark mode preference, notification settings, and purchased premium content status, locally on your device using browser local storage.
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymized usage data through Firebase Analytics (a Google service), including app interactions (e.g., screen views, button clicks), device type, operating system, and approximate location (derived from IP address).
- Device Information: Firebase may collect device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID), IP addresses, and technical data (e.g., app version, crash reports) to support app functionality and analytics.
c. Payment Information
- In-App Purchases and Subscriptions: When you purchase premium prayer packs (e.g., “Hope, Peace, Anxiety & Courage Pack” for $1.99) or subscribe to the “Unlock All” plan ($2.99/month) via Google Play’s billing system, Google processes your payment information (e.g., credit card details). We do not collect or store payment information but may receive transaction details (e.g., purchase IDs) to verify and grant access to premium content.
- Legacy PayPal Purchases: For users who purchased via PayPal before June 22, 2025, PayPal processes payment data. We may receive transaction details to manage access to purchased content.
d. Information from Third-Party Links
The App includes links to external websites, such as biblespeedreader.com or PayPal (for legacy purchases). If you visit these sites, they may collect data according to their own privacy policies, which we do not control.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide App Functionality: Deliver prayers, verses, devotionals, and premium content based on your preferences and purchases.
- Process Transactions: Verify in-app purchases and subscriptions via Google Play or legacy PayPal transactions to grant access to premium features.
- Improve the App: Analyze anonymized usage data to enhance app performance, fix bugs, and optimize user experience.
- Communicate with You: Respond to your emails or support requests sent to sdainspiration@gmail.com.
- Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet requirements under applicable laws, such as data protection regulations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information as follows:
- Service Providers: We use Google Firebase for data storage, analytics, and crash reporting. Google may process device information, usage data, and IP addresses on our behalf, subject to their privacy policy (https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy).
- Payment Processors: Google Play processes payment data for in-app purchases and subscriptions. For legacy PayPal purchases, PayPal handles payment data per their privacy policy (https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full).
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Business Transfers: If InspireWorks is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable privacy protections.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:
- Using Firebase’s secure infrastructure for data storage and transmission.
- Storing app preferences locally on your device to minimize data transmission.
- Limiting access to user-provided data (e.g., emails, prayer requests) to authorized personnel only.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to protect your data.
5. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., European Economic Area, California), you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Restriction: Request restrictions on data processing.
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at sdainspiration@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days, or as required by law. Note that locally stored data (e.g., app preferences) can be cleared by uninstalling the App or clearing app data via your device settings.
6. Data Retention
- Local Storage: App preferences (e.g., dark mode, purchased packs) remain on your device until you uninstall the App or clear app data.
- User-Provided Data: Emails or prayer requests are retained only as long as necessary to respond or fulfill your request, unless required by law.
- Analytics Data: Anonymized usage data collected via Firebase Analytics is retained per Google’s retention policies (typically up to 14 months, configurable).
- Transaction Data: Purchase records (e.g., Google Play transaction IDs) are retained as needed to manage access to premium content and comply with tax or legal requirements.
7. Children’s Privacy
The SDA Prayer App is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly. Contact us at sdainspiration@gmail.com if you believe we have collected data from a child.
8. Third-Party Services
The App uses the following third-party services, which may collect data:
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries outside your residence (e.g., the United States, where Firebase servers are located). These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to such transfers, subject to appropriate safeguards (e.g., Google’s Data Processing Agreements).
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via the App or by updating the “Last Updated” date above. Please review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
InspireWorks
Effective Date: June 22, 2025