Last Updated on July, 6, 2025
Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
First and last name
Email address
Name and email via third-party logins (Google, Apple, Facebook)
We currently do not collect phone numbers or optional demographic data.
b. User-Generated Content
Prayer requests and updates
Prayer journal entries
Shared content in private groups (“circles”)
Anonymous prayer wall submissions (title + description only)
c. Device and Technical Data
Device type, operating system, and app version
App interaction data (e.g., which screens are visited)
Crash logs and diagnostic reports
This data is collected solely for app maintenance and aggregate analytics.
How We Use Your Information
Enable core features like journaling, tracking, and group sharing
Create and manage your account
Send transactional emails (e.g., password resets, confirmation emails)
Occasionally send promotional messages (e.g., new features or updates)
Suggest plan upgrades based on your usage (not personalized content)
Improve performance and stability through aggregate, anonymous analytics
We never analyze or parse your prayer content for any purpose.
Sharing Your Information
When you voluntarily post to a circle (includes your name and request content)
When you post to the public wall (title and description only, anonymous)
With third-party services like Firebase, Google Analytics, Klaviyo, and Postmark, which only process your name and email on our behalf
From time to time, our app may include affiliate links to third-party websites or services. This means that if you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission or other compensation at no additional cost to you. We only include affiliate links for products or services we believe may be beneficial to our users. The presence of an affiliate link does not influence our content or recommendations. Affiliate links may appear in various locations throughout the app at our discretion.
To meet legal requirements (though we do not store content in a way that can be accessed or disclosed)
All profiles are private and visible only to the account owner. Users can mark any prayer as private, removing it from visibility at any time.
Data Storage and Security
Passwords are hashed with industry-standard encryption
Data is stored securely in encrypted databases
Only designated team members have access to names and emails for marketing or support
Prayer content is inaccessible to our team unless you choose to share it
Data Retention
We retain your data until you delete your account. Upon account deletion:
All prayer content and journals are permanently erased
Any circles you own are transferred to the system, and another user may claim ownership
Your Rights
View and edit your profile and content
Permanently delete your account and all related data
Mark prayers private to remove them from any shared space
We do not currently support data export or download, but we plan to in the future.
Children’s Privacy
Children under 13 may use Qara Prayer. We do not collect additional data from children and encourage parents or guardians to supervise their use.
International Use
Qara Prayer is available only in the United States and Canada. We do not collect or track location data.
Changes to This Policy
If we update this Privacy Policy, we’ll notify you through:
In-app alerts
Email messages
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.