Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 30, 2026
1. Introduction
Prayer Forest ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("the App").
By using Prayer Forest, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
- Email address — when you create an account via email/password or sign in with Google.
- Display name — if you choose to provide one.
- Authentication provider — the sign-in method you use (email, Google).
2.2 App Usage Data
- Prayer/meditation sessions — duration and timestamps of your prayer sessions.
- Tree progress — growth points, completed trees, and your forest layout.
- Seed inventory — seeds you own and have planted.
2.3 Automatically Collected Data
- Crash logs — via Firebase Crashlytics to help us identify and fix app crashes.
- Usage analytics — via Firebase Analytics to understand how the app is used and improve the user experience. This includes anonymous data such as screen views, session duration, and feature usage.
- Device information — app version, OS version, and device model for crash reporting and compatibility analysis.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account.
- To sync your prayer progress and forest across devices.
- To provide core app functionality (planting trees, tracking meditation).
- To analyze app stability and fix crashes.
- To improve the app experience based on usage patterns.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Third-Party Services
5. Data Storage and Security
- User data is stored on Firebase Firestore (Google Cloud infrastructure) with encryption at rest and in transit.
- Authentication credentials are managed by Firebase Auth and never stored on our servers.
- We do not have direct access to your password — authentication is handled entirely through Firebase Auth or Google Sign-In.
- All network communication between the App and our backend services uses HTTPS encryption.
6. Data Retention
- Your account data and prayer history are retained as long as your account is active.
- You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time (see Section 7).
- Anonymous analytics data is automatically deleted after 14 months (Firebase Analytics default).
- Crash logs are retained for 90 days.
7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
- Right to Access — request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure — request deletion of your account and all data.
- Right to Restrict Processing — request limitations on data usage.
- Right to Data Portability — receive your data in a structured format.
- Right to Object — object to the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Withdraw Consent — withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
Prayer Forest is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page. Please review periodically.
10. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or data rights requests:
Email: support@prayerforest.app
Prayer Forest — Let your prayers take root.