Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how MT Studio ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Arise: Daily Prayer Journal app ("the App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The following data is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage and is never transmitted to our servers:

• Quiz answers and preferences (prayer focus, preferred session length, denomination)
• Daily session history (completed days, streaks)
• App settings (reminder preferences, theme, display name)
• Subscription and trial status
• Prayer progress and journey data

Daily emotional and spiritual check-in scores — used solely to suggest relevant content and next programs within the App. This data never leaves your device.

2.2 Anonymous Authentication

We use Firebase Anonymous Authentication to generate a random anonymous identifier. This identifier:

• Contains no personal information
• Is used solely to associate community prayer requests with a device
• Cannot be used to identify you personally

2.3 Community Prayer Requests

If you choose to submit prayer requests to the community feature, the following is stored on Firebase Firestore:

• Prayer request category and text (if provided)
• Urgency level
• Anonymous identifier
• Timestamp
• Prayer and support counts

Prayer requests may be submitted anonymously. We do not require or store your real name, email, or any personally identifiable information in connection with prayer requests.

2.4 Crash Reporting and Analytics

We use Sentry for crash reporting. When the App encounters an error in production, Sentry may collect:

• Error type and stack trace
• Device type and operating system version
• App version

This data is used solely to identify and fix bugs. It does not include personal information.

2.5 Journal Entries

Journal entries you write within the App are stored exclusively on your device using AsyncStorage. They are:

• Never transmitted to our servers
• Never shared with third parties
• Never used for advertising or profiling purposes
• Never analyzed by external services or AI tools

Journal entries are permanently deleted when you uninstall the App.

2.6 Subscription Data

Subscription purchases are processed entirely by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store) and managed through RevenueCat. We do not have access to your payment information, credit card details, or billing address. RevenueCat provides us with:

• Subscription status (active/expired)
• Entitlement access
• Anonymous customer identifier

For RevenueCat's privacy practices, see: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we do not collect:

• Real name (unless you voluntarily set a display name, stored only on your device)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Location data
• Contacts
• Photos or media
• Browsing history
• Advertising identifiers
• Journal entry content (stored locally on your device only, never transmitted)
• Emotional or spiritual check-in scores (stored locally on your device only, never transmitted)

4. How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the App's functionality
• Enable community prayer request features
• Diagnose and fix technical issues (crash reporting)
• Manage subscription access
• Suggest a relevant next program at the end of your 30-day plan, based solely on which track you completed. This recommendation logic runs entirely on-device. No personal data, journal entries, or check-in scores are sent to our servers or analyzed externally for this purpose.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with the following service providers, strictly for App functionality:

6. Data Retention

• Local data (including journal entries and check-in scores) remains on your device until you delete the App or clear App data
• Community prayer requests are retained on Firebase until removed by moderation or system cleanup
• Crash reports are retained by Sentry for 30 days
• Subscription records are retained by RevenueCat per their retention policy

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data:

• All network communications use HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Firebase security rules restrict data access
• Anonymous authentication ensures no personal credentials are stored
• Local data is sandboxed within the App on your device
• Sensitive data (journal entries, check-in scores) never leaves your device

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided data through the App, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Delete your data (delete the App to remove all local data; contact us to request deletion of community prayer requests)
• Opt out of crash reporting (by not using the App in production)
• Export your data upon request

For EU/EEA users (GDPR): You have additional rights including data portability, rectification, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, including the CNIL for users in France.

For California users (CCPA): We do not sell personal information. You have the right to know what data we collect and to request its deletion.

10. Data Deletion Request

MT Studio respects your right to delete your data.

1. Local Data (on your device)

Uninstall the Arise app from your device. This removes all locally stored data, including:

• Quiz answers and preferences
• Daily session history (mood, streaks, completed days)
• App settings (reminders, theme, display name)
• Prayer progress and journey data
• Journal entries
• Emotional and spiritual check-in scores

2. Data Stored on Our Servers

Community prayer requests (if you submitted any):

• Email support@mtstudioapp.com with the subject line: "Data Deletion Request – Arise"
• Include a short description of your request
• We will process your request within 30 days

3. Data Held by Third Parties

• Crash reports (Sentry): Retained for 30 days, then removed automatically.
• Subscription data (RevenueCat): Managed by Apple/Google. To delete, cancel your subscription and contact Apple or Google support.
• Firebase anonymous ID: Cannot be linked to you personally; no action needed.

11. Calendar Permissions

The App may request access to your device calendar to set daily prayer reminders. Calendar data is accessed only to create reminders and is never transmitted or stored outside your device.

12. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy within the App or on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

• Email: support@mtstudioapp.com
• Website: mtstudioapp.com
• Address: 60 rue François 1er, 75008 Paris, France