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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 25, 2025

Examen ("we", "our", or "us") deeply values your privacy and the sacred nature of your spiritual reflections. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Examen mobile application ("the App"). By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

1. Our Privacy Commitment

Examen is designed with privacy as a fundamental principle. We believe your spiritual reflections, journal entries, and personal growth should remain completely private. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. We do not display advertisements or use your data for marketing purposes.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information (Optional)

If you create an account for device synchronization, we may collect:

  • Name (optional display name)
  • Email address (for account recovery only)
  • Apple ID authentication token (if using Sign in with Apple)

b. Spiritual Content & Journal Entries

  • Daily Examen reflections and journal entries
  • Gratitude notes and spiritual insights
  • Prayer intentions and personal reflections
  • App preferences and reminder settings

Important: All spiritual content is stored using Apple's CloudKit service, encrypted in transit and at rest, and accessible only to you across your signed-in devices.

c. Technical Information

We may collect minimal, anonymized technical data for app functionality:

  • Device type and iOS version (for compatibility)
  • App crash reports (anonymized, no personal content)
  • Basic usage analytics (feature usage frequency, no content)

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain the daily Examen experience
  • Sync your reflections securely across your devices via CloudKit
  • Send gentle reminder notifications (if enabled)
  • Improve app performance and user experience
  • Provide technical support when requested

We never: Read your journal entries, analyze your spiritual content, use your data for advertising, or share your personal reflections with anyone.

4. Data Storage & Security

a. CloudKit Integration

  • All personal content is stored using Apple's CloudKit service
  • Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using Apple's security protocols
  • Your spiritual content is tied to your Apple ID and accessible only to you
  • We cannot access, read, or modify your personal CloudKit data

b. Local Storage

  • App preferences and settings are stored locally on your device
  • Local data is protected by iOS security measures and device encryption

c. Security Measures

  • Industry-standard encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Minimal data collection principle - we only collect what's necessary

5. Third-Party Services

Examen uses minimal third-party services, all chosen for their privacy commitments:

  • Apple CloudKit: For secure data synchronization across your devices
  • Apple Push Notification Service: For gentle reminder notifications
  • Apple App Store: For app distribution and updates

These services are bound by Apple's privacy policies and security standards. No personal spiritual content is shared with any other third parties.

6. Your Rights & Choices

  • Access: View and manage all your data within the app
  • Export: Export your reflections for personal use
  • Delete: Remove individual entries or your entire account
  • Sync Control: Enable or disable CloudKit synchronization
  • Notifications: Control reminder frequency and timing
  • Offline Use: Use the app entirely offline if preferred

Since your data is stored in your personal CloudKit container, you have full control through your Apple ID settings.

7. Data Retention

  • Your spiritual content remains in your CloudKit storage as long as you choose to keep it
  • You can delete individual entries or your entire account at any time
  • If you delete the app, your CloudKit data remains tied to your Apple ID
  • Technical analytics data is automatically purged after 12 months

8. Children's Privacy

Examen is designed for users of all ages seeking spiritual growth. We do not specifically target children under 13, but parents may choose to allow children to use the app under their supervision. All privacy protections apply equally regardless of age.

9. International Users

Examen uses Apple's global CloudKit infrastructure, which means your data may be stored in Apple data centers worldwide while maintaining the same security and privacy protections. All data handling complies with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When updates occur, we will:

  • Notify users via in-app notification
  • Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
  • For significant changes, provide additional notice via email (if provided)

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact & Support

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or need support with your spiritual data:

  • Support Email: subalasllc@gmail.com
  • Response Time: We aim to respond within 24-48 hours