Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how Sanctus ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our Bible & Prayer app and spiritual growth services. Sanctus features AI Spiritual Mentor, Bible Chat, daily streak challenges, calming music, and prayer tracking to enhance your spiritual journey.

We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable federal and state regulations.

By using Sanctus, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (optional)
• Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), profile preferences, spiritual goals
• Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address (processed securely through third-party providers for premium features)
• Communication Data: Messages you send to us, support inquiries, feedback, community interactions

Spiritual & Prayer Data

To provide personalized spiritual guidance, we collect:

• Prayer Requests: Personal prayers and spiritual intentions
• Bible Reading Progress: Chapters read, bookmarks, notes
• Daily Challenges: Streak data, completed challenges, spiritual milestones
• Spiritual Preferences: Favorite verses, prayer topics, devotional preferences
• Reflection Notes: Personal spiritual insights and journal entries

AI Interaction Data

For our AI Spiritual Mentor and Bible Chat features:

• Conversation History: Questions asked to AI Spiritual Mentor
• Bible Chat Queries: Biblical questions and AI responses
• Spiritual Guidance Requests: Topics discussed with AI mentor
• Learning Patterns: How you interact with AI features for personalization

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you interact with Sanctus:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• App Analytics: Features used, time spent, navigation patterns, music listening habits
• Location Data: General geographic location (for relevant spiritual content)
• Performance Data: App loading times, error reports, crash logs

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your spiritual experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Spiritual Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve Sanctus and our Bible & Prayer features
• Personalized Guidance: To customize your spiritual experience and provide relevant biblical content
• AI Enhancement: To improve our AI Spiritual Mentor and Bible Chat responses
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, send spiritual updates, and provide support
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our spiritual platform

AI Processing & Spiritual Guidance

Our AI features process your spiritual data to:

• Provide personalized biblical guidance and answers
• Suggest relevant scripture based on your spiritual journey
• Offer prayer recommendations and spiritual insights
• Track your spiritual growth and suggest improvements
• Enhance the accuracy of our AI Spiritual Mentor responses

Important: AI responses are for spiritual guidance only and should not replace professional counseling or pastoral care.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal or spiritual information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our spiritual services (AI providers, cloud storage)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for sharing
• Protection: To protect our rights, safety, or the rights of others

Spiritual Data Protection: We take extra care with spiritual and prayer data, ensuring it's only shared when absolutely necessary and with appropriate safeguards.

Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal and spiritual information, including:

• Encryption: All spiritual data, prayers, and AI conversations are encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication requirements for spiritual data
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing of AI systems
• Staff Training: Regular security training for all personnel handling spiritual data
• Incident Response: Procedures for detecting and responding to security incidents

For more detailed information about our security practices, please see our Data Security Policy.

Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Access: Right to access your personal and spiritual data
• Rectification: Right to correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Right to deletion ("right to be forgotten") including spiritual data
• Portability: Right to data portability for your spiritual journey data
• Restriction: Right to restrict processing
• Objection: Right to object to processing
• Automated Decision-Making: Rights regarding AI processing and automated spiritual guidance

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have the following rights under the CCPA:

• Know: Right to know what personal and spiritual information is collected
• Delete: Right to delete personal and spiritual information
• Opt-Out: Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell spiritual data)
• Non-Discrimination: Right to non-discriminatory treatment

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specific retention periods:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Spiritual Data: Retained to maintain your spiritual journey continuity (can be deleted upon request)
• AI Conversations: Retained to improve AI responses (anonymized after 2 years)
• Prayer Data: Retained as long as you use the app (fully deletable)

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We implement appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions, to ensure your spiritual data receives adequate protection across borders.

Children's Privacy

Sanctus is intended for users 13 years and older. For users under 18, we recommend parental guidance when using AI spiritual features. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, new AI features, or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice in the app or sending you an email. Your continued use of Sanctus after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: