Privacy Policy

Introduction

ThePasuk ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS/iPadOS mobile application and related services (collectively, the "App").

We honor the spiritual nature of our content and the trust you place in us by using ThePasuk for personal growth and Torah study.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

• Profile Information: Name, age range, gender, relationship status, and spiritual preferences you provide during onboarding
• Preferences: Topic selections, notification settings, theme choices, and language preferences
• Collections: Verses and content you save, favorite, or organize into collections
• Feedback: Any communications you send to our support team

2. Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device UUID, platform (iOS/iPadOS), OS version, app version, device model
• Location Data: Time zone and approximate location (city-level) for accurate Shabbat times and Hebrew calendar calculations
• Usage Data: Widget views, notification interactions, content engagement, feature usage, and time spent in the app
• Technical Data: APNs (Apple Push Notification service) token for delivering notifications, crash logs, and performance metrics

3. Analytics Information

• Anonymous usage patterns through PostHog analytics
• Feature adoption and engagement metrics
• Aggregated demographic insights

How We Use Your Information

1. Provide and Improve Services

• Deliver personalized Torah verses, quotes, and prayers
• Display accurate Shabbat times and Hebrew calendar dates
• Send timely notifications based on your preferences
• Provide Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets
• Enable "Moment of Strength" (SOS) emergency flows
• Improve content recommendations and topic suggestions

2. Notifications and Reminders

• Schedule daily quote notifications during your active hours
• Send Shabbat candle-lighting and Havdalah reminders
• Deliver Tefilin reminders (Premium feature)
• Respect Shabbat observance by pausing notifications

3. Subscription Management

• Process and manage Premium subscriptions via RevenueCat
• Verify entitlements for premium features
• Provide customer support for billing issues

4. Analytics and Improvement

• Understand how users engage with content and features
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Measure the effectiveness of new features
• Make data-driven decisions for product improvements

Data Storage and Security

Device-Centric Architecture

We use a device-centric data model that minimizes the collection of personally identifiable information (PII):

• Your data is primarily keyed by a device_id rather than personal identifiers
• We store only the information necessary to provide personalized content and notifications
• Subscription data is managed by RevenueCat; we only store entitlement states

Security Measures

• Industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest
• Secure API authentication and authorization
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to user data by authorized personnel only

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing with Service Providers

• RevenueCat: Subscription management and entitlement verification
• PostHog: Anonymous analytics for product improvement
• Apple (APNs): Push notification delivery
• Cloud Infrastructure: Secure hosting and data storage

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

• View Your Data: Access your profile, preferences, and saved collections within the app
• Update Information: Modify your preferences and settings at any time
• Delete Data: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export Data: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Disable notifications, analytics, or specific features

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect, delete your information, and opt-out of data sales (which we don't engage in).

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@pasuk.app

Children's Privacy

ThePasuk is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.

Data Retention

• Active Accounts: We retain your data while your account is active and you use the app
• Inactive Accounts: Data from inactive accounts may be deleted after 2 years of inactivity
• Deleted Accounts: Upon request, we delete your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law
• Analytics: Aggregated, anonymous analytics data may be retained indefinitely for product improvement

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes through the app or via email. Continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@pasuk.app
• Support: support@pasuk.app