Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pastures ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our journaling and spiritual growth application.

Pastures is designed to help you connect with your thoughts, experiences, and the Word of God through AI-powered journaling, personalized devotional content, and spiritual guidance.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account information (name, email address, profile details)
• Authentication data provided through our secure login system
• Contact information when you reach out to us

2.2 Journal and Content Data

• Journal entries and personal reflections
• Spiritual content and faith-related information you share
• User-generated content including text, images, and files
• Responses to devotional prompts and spiritual assessments

2.3 Usage and Technical Data

• Device information and browser type
• IP address and general location data
• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Performance data and error logs

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core App Functionality

• Provide personalized journaling and spiritual growth features
• Generate AI-powered categorization of your journal entries
• Create personalized devotional prompts based on your experiences
• Offer spiritual guidance and insights tailored to your journey

3.2 Service Improvement

• Improve our AI algorithms and personalization features
• Enhance user experience and app performance
• Develop new features and spiritual growth tools
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

4. AI Processing and Data Analysis

Pastures uses artificial intelligence to enhance your spiritual growth experience. Our AI systems:

• Analyze your journal entries to provide meaningful categorization
• Generate personalized devotional content based on your experiences
• Identify patterns in your spiritual journey to offer relevant guidance
• Process your content locally and securely to protect your privacy

All AI processing is designed to serve your spiritual growth and is conducted with the highest respect for the sacred nature of your personal reflections.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our app (authentication, hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of our business
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information

6. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal and spiritual content:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring
• Secure hosting infrastructure

While we use industry-standard security practices, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We continuously work to improve our security measures.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Update: Correct or update your information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your journal entries and content
• Opt-out: Disable certain features or data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

8. Third-Party Services

Pastures integrates with the following third-party services:

• Firebase Auth and Firestore: For secure user authentication, account management and account data storage
• GCP Cloud Run and Firebase Storage: For reliable app performance and data storage

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Account information: Until you delete your account
• Journal entries: Until you delete them or your account
• Usage data: Typically 2-3 years for analytics purposes
• Legal compliance: As required by applicable laws

10. Children's Privacy

Pastures is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. International Users

If you are accessing Pastures from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our company operates.

12. 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

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

This Privacy Policy reflects our commitment to protecting your privacy while helping you grow spiritually through our platform. We handle your personal and spiritual content with the utmost care and respect.