Privacy Policy for Holy Rosary App

Privacy Policy for Holy Rosary

Effective Date: 27 March 2026

This Privacy Policy applies to the Holy Rosary Android application (the "App"), developed by Rosary And Prayers ("we," "us," or "our"). This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

1. Information We Collect

We do not require you to provide any personal information to use the App. However, the App utilizes third-party services that may automatically collect certain information.

Automatically Collected Information:

• Device and Usage Data: Information such as your device model, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, and how you interact with the App.

• Advertising ID: The App uses the com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID permission to collect your Google Advertising ID to serve ads.

• Push Notification Tokens: To send you reminders or updates, the App generates a unique token linked to your device via Firebase Cloud Messaging.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected by the App and its third-party services is used for the following purposes:

• To facilitate and process In-App Purchases.

• To serve advertisements and manage consent (via the Google User Messaging Platform).

• To stream and download media content (audio/visual) for prayer playback.

• To send you push notifications (e.g., daily prayer reminders).

• To ensure the app functions properly in the background, especially for audio playback.

3. Third-Party Services

The App uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. Below are the third-party providers we use, along with links to their respective privacy policies:

• Google Play Services: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• AdMob (Google Ads): https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

• Google Play Billing: Used securely for in-app purchases. We do not collect or store your financial or credit card information. Payments are processed directly by Google.

• Firebase (Messaging & Storage): https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy. Used to deliver push notifications and host downloadable media content (such as audio prayers).

4. App Permissions Explained

To function correctly, the App requires the following permissions on your device:

• Internet & Network State (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE): Required to download prayer media from Firebase Storage, process in-app purchases, and load advertisements.

• Billing (com.android.vending.BILLING): Required to allow you to make optional in-app purchases (e.g., removing ads or buying premium content).

• Media Playback (FOREGROUND_SERVICE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK): Required to play audio prayers continuously in the background, even when the App is minimized or your screen is locked.

• Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS): Required to send you push notifications. You can enable or disable this at any time in your device settings.

• Start at Boot (RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED): Used to securely reschedule local prayer alarms and notifications after your device restarts.

• Background Downloads (DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION): Required to seamlessly cache or download prayer audio/images from Firebase Storage so they are ready when you need them.

• Advertising ID (AD_ID): Used by AdMob to provide relevant advertisements. You can opt out of personalized ads in your Android device settings.

5. In-App Purchases

The App offers in-app purchases. All transactions are handled safely and securely by Google Play. We do not have access to your credit card information, billing address, or other sensitive payment details.

6. Opting Out

• Push Notifications: You can opt out of receiving push notifications by turning them off in your device's settings.

• Personalized Advertising: Depending on your region, you may be prompted via our User Messaging Platform (UMP) to consent to personalized ads. You can also opt out of personalized advertising by going to your Android device settings (usually under Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization).

7. Children’s Privacy

The App does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:

Email: rosaryandprayers@gmail.com Developer Page: Rosary And Prayers