Last updated: May 5, 2026
PrayCo (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use the PrayCo mobile application (“the App”).
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Email address | Account creation, authentication, password recovery, and optional email communications (see Section 14) |
| First and last name | Profile display, group member identification |
| Password | Account authentication (hashed by Firebase, never stored in plaintext) |
| Prayer requests (title, description, subjects, due dates) | Core App functionality |
| Testimonies | Recording answered prayers |
| Prayer notes | Personal annotations on prayers |
| Prayer categories (name, icon, color) | Organization of prayer life |
| Weekly prayer schedule (days, times, categories) | Prayer reminders |
| Feedback submissions (type, title, description) | Improving the App |
| Group data (group name, description, invite codes) | Group prayer features |
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Prayer session data (duration, frequency, timestamps) | Activity tracking and streaks |
| App usage analytics (screens viewed, features used) | Understanding how the App is used to improve it |
| Device information (OS version, device model) | Bug diagnosis, crash reporting |
| App version and build number | Compatibility and debugging |
| Crash logs and error reports | Identifying and fixing technical issues |
| Timezone | Scheduling local notifications at correct times |
If you sign in with Google, we receive:
If you choose to subscribe to PrayCo Supporter, we receive limited data from Apple App Store, Google Play, and our subscription provider RevenueCat — specifically your subscription status, product ID, expiration date, and an anonymous user identifier. We never receive your payment card details. See Section 10 for details.
We use your information exclusively to:
| Use | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Provide and operate the App | Performance of contract |
| Authenticate your identity | Performance of contract |
| Store and sync your prayers, notes, and categories across devices | Performance of contract |
| Enable group prayer features (sharing prayers, moderation) | Performance of contract |
| Manage subscriptions and entitlements | Performance of contract |
| Send local prayer reminder notifications | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| Track prayer activity and streaks | Performance of contract |
| Analyze App usage to improve features | Legitimate interest |
| Diagnose crashes and technical issues | Legitimate interest |
| Respond to your feedback and support requests | Legitimate interest |
| Send email communications about App features, updates, and community statistics (opt-out available at any time — see Section 14) | Legitimate interest |
| Enforce our Terms of Service | Legitimate interest |
Your data is stored on Google Firebase servers. Firebase data centers are located in the European Union and/or the United States, depending on the service. Google Firebase complies with GDPR and maintains appropriate data protection safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers.
Some data is stored locally on your device:
We implement the following security measures:
We share limited data with the following third-party services, solely to operate the App:
| Service Provider | Data Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase Authentication (Google) | Email, password hash, auth tokens | User authentication |
| Cloud Firestore (Google) | All user-generated content | Cloud database storage |
| Firebase Analytics (Google) | Anonymous usage events, user ID | App usage analysis |
| Firebase Crashlytics (Google) | Crash logs, error data, user ID, device info | Error reporting and diagnosis |
| Google Sign-In (Google) | Email, profile name | OAuth authentication |
| RevenueCat | Anonymous user ID, subscription events | Subscription management |
| Apple App Store / Google Play | Subscription transactions | Billing and refunds |
| Resend | Email address, first name | Transactional and informational email delivery (onboarding, app updates, community statistics) |
Google services are subject to Google's Privacy Policy. RevenueCat is subject to RevenueCat's Privacy Policy. These services process data in pseudonymized or aggregated form where applicable.
When you join a group, the following data becomes visible to other group members:
We may disclose your data if required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of PrayCo, its users, or the public.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account data (name, email) | Until account deletion |
| Prayer data (prayers, notes, testimonies) | Until account deletion |
| Prayer session history | Until account deletion |
| Categories and schedules | Until account deletion |
| Subscription history | Retained per Apple / Google / RevenueCat policies for accounting and tax purposes |
| Feedback submissions | Until resolved + 12 months |
| Analytics data | Aggregated, retained per Google's policies (up to 14 months for user-level data) |
| Crash reports | Retained per Google's policies (up to 90 days) |
| Backup copies | Automatically purged within 30 days of deletion |
| Email send logs (email type, send date, status) | Until account deletion |
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
You may update or correct your personal information at any time via the App (Profile › Edit profile).
You may delete your account at any time from within the App (Profile › Delete my account). This will permanently remove your user data from our systems.
You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
You may request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
You may object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interest at any time.
Where we process data based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. In France, this is the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL): www.cnil.fr.
PrayCo is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that data promptly.
The App does not use cookies. However, Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics may use device identifiers and instance IDs to provide their services. These are not used for advertising or cross-app tracking.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States, where Google's Firebase servers and RevenueCat servers are located. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through:
If you subscribe to PrayCo Supporter (see our Terms of Service Section 3), the following data is processed for billing and entitlement management:
Apple's privacy practices for in-app purchases: apple.com/legal/privacy. Google's: policies.google.com/privacy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
You can delete your account directly within the App at any time via Profile › Delete my account. Upon deletion:
When you create a PrayCo account, you may receive the following emails:
| Email Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Onboarding series | A short sequence introducing App features one by one (prayers, answered prayers, groups, categories, schedule, focus mode) | Over your first 30 days |
| Community statistics | Monthly summary of community prayer activity (answered prayers, active users) | Once per month |
| Re-engagement | A one-time encouragement email if you have not yet added your first prayer | Once, 4 days after signup |
You can unsubscribe from all PrayCo email communications at any time by clicking the “Se désabonner” (unsubscribe) link included in the footer of every email we send. Unsubscribing takes effect immediately and will not affect your account or your data.
You can also opt out by contacting us at prayco.tech@gmail.com.
Email communications are sent on the basis of legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)), as they relate directly to the service you signed up for. You can object to this processing at any time by unsubscribing (see above).
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
By using PrayCo, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.