Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information (Optional): If you choose to create an account: name, email address, and birth date for age verification (13+ requirement). Authentication is optional - you can use the app anonymously.
• Journal Entries: Your personal reflections, intentions, and meditation notes
• Community Posts: Reflections you choose to share with the community (optionally anonymous)
• Preferences: Your selected symbology system, meditation duration, notification settings

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Cards drawn, interpretations received, meditation sessions completed
• App Analytics: Features used, session duration, app crashes (via Firebase Crashlytics)
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Performance Data: App performance metrics to improve user experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: Deliver personalized spiritual guidance, interpretations, and meditation experiences
• Personalization: Remember your preferences, track your spiritual journey, suggest relevant content
• Community Features: Enable sharing of meditations and reflections with other users
• Subscription Management: Process and manage your subscription through RevenueCat
• Improve Our App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
• Communication: Send important updates, meditation reminders, and service notifications
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and technical issues
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party service providers to support our app functionality:

3.1 Firebase (Google)

• Authentication (Optional): Secure user login and account management for users who choose to create accounts
• Cloud Firestore: Store your readings, journal entries, and user data
• Crashlytics: Monitor app stability and crashes
• Remote Config: Deliver app configurations and feature updates

Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

3.2 RevenueCat

• Manage subscriptions and in-app purchases
• Process payment information (we never see your payment details)

RevenueCat Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

3.3 Google Sign-In (Optional)

• Optional authentication for users who choose to create an account
• We only receive your name and email; Google handles the authentication
• You can use the app without signing in

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Secure Storage: All data stored in Firebase Cloud Firestore with security rules
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices

5. Community & Sharing

When you share meditations to the Collective Space:

• You can choose to post anonymously or with your name
• Shared content is visible to all app users
• You can include or exclude: your selected card, intentions, and quotes
• All posts are subject to our Community Guidelines
• We moderate content to maintain a safe, respectful space

6. Data Retention

• Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active
• Account Deletion: When you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
• Analytics: Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics purposes

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information in app settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Request a copy of your journal entries and readings
• Opt-Out: Disable notifications in app settings
• Withdraw Consent: Stop using features that require data collection

8. Children's Privacy

SYMBOLOGY is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using SYMBOLOGY, you consent to such transfers.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price

We do not sell your personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an in-app notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Agreement

By using SYMBOLOGY, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.