Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to PraiseJar ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our application and website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use PraiseJar, including our mobile application and website at trypraisejar.com.

By using PraiseJar, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and password (encrypted).
• Profile Information: Your display name, username, and any optional profile details you choose to add.
• Praise Content: The messages, notes, and praise you save or send through our platform.
• Contact Information: When you send praise to contacts, we temporarily process phone numbers to facilitate message delivery. We do not store contact phone numbers on our servers.
• Uploaded Images: If you upload screenshots for text extraction, images are processed temporarily and not permanently stored.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our app, features used, and time spent.
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and access times.

Information from Third Parties

• Sign-in Services: If you sign in with Apple or Google, we receive your name and email address from these services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Store and display your saved praise and messages
• Enable you to send praise to others
• Process image uploads for text extraction (using AI)
• Send you service-related notifications
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted database platform with enterprise-grade security. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption of data at rest
• Secure password hashing
• Row-level security policies for database access
• Regular security audits and updates

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share praise publicly or with specific individuals.
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating our services (listed above).
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of PraiseJar, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at trypraisejar@gmail.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can delete your account at any time, which will result in the deletion of your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Pending praise (unclaimed) expires after 30 days and is automatically deleted.

Children's Privacy

PraiseJar is designed for users aged 12 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 12. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 12 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at trypraisejar@gmail.com and we will promptly delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using PraiseJar, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your information. We do not sell personal information.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, port, and erase your data. Our legal basis for processing includes consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice such as an email notification or in-app alert.

Contact Us

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