Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information needed to operate the app, including:

• Account details such as your email address, username, display name, and authentication provider.
• Prayer requests, group posts, reactions, reports, block choices, group membership, and app activity.
• Profile information such as a profile photo if you choose to add one.
• Approximate or precise foreground location if you grant location permission for nearby public prayers.
• Reminder preferences if you choose to schedule prayer reminders.
• Device and technical information needed for security, troubleshooting, and app performance.

How We Use Information

We use information to provide and improve Blessie, including to:

• Create and secure your account.
• Show public prayer requests near your selected distance when location permission is enabled.
• Support private prayer groups, invitations, reactions, reports, and moderation.
• Send optional local prayer reminders when you enable them.
• Respond to support requests, safety reports, and account or data requests.
• Protect the service from abuse, spam, and unsafe content.

Location, Camera, Photos, and Notifications

Blessie asks for location permission only when you use nearby prayer features. Your exact address is not shown on prayer posts. Camera and photo library access are used only when you choose a profile photo. Notification permission is used only for optional prayer reminders.

Sharing and Service Providers

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers that help us run Blessie, such as authentication, database, hosting, email, analytics, security, or app store services. We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect users, or to enforce our policies.

Your Choices

• You can update account and profile information in the app.
• You can control location, camera, photo, and notification permissions in your device settings.
• You can request account deletion from settings or by contacting support.
• You can contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information.

Data Retention

We keep information for as long as needed to provide Blessie, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, protect users, and maintain security. Account deletion requests may include a grace period before deletion is completed.

Children

Blessie is not intended for children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can review and take appropriate action.

International Use

Blessie may process and store information in countries other than where you live. By using the app, you understand that your information may be transferred and processed where our service providers operate.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the date above. Continued use of Blessie after an update means the revised policy applies.