Privacy Policy for DailyRhythms

Developer: New Culture Church Inc

Effective Date: May 31 2025

Last Updated: May 31 2025

Introduction

New Culture Church Inc ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is handled when you use our DailyRhythms mobile application (the "App").

Key Point: New Culture Church Inc does not collect, store, or have access to any of your personal data. All data is stored locally on your device or in your personal iCloud account.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you use DailyRhythms, you may provide the following information:

  • Journal Entries: Your morning prayers, scripture reflections, intentions, midday reflections, and night-time reflections (replay, reflect, repent, rejoice)
  • Bible Reading Progress: Your reading plan selections, progress, and notes
  • App Preferences: Your notification settings, time period preferences, and display preferences

Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: The app accesses basic device information such as device type and operating system version solely for app compatibility purposes (this information is not transmitted or stored by us)
  • Usage Data: Your reading streaks and completion statistics are calculated and stored locally on your device

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • New Culture Church Inc does not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information
  • We do not track your location
  • We do not use analytics services or advertising identifiers
  • We do not share your data with third parties

How We Use Your Information

The DailyRhythms app facilitates the following functionality, but we do not store any of your data:

  • Enable Core Functionality: Your device stores and displays your journal entries and Bible reading progress
  • Sync Across Devices: Apple iCloud synchronizes your data across your iOS devices (if enabled)
  • Provide Insights: The app generates statistics and insights locally on your device based on your journal entries
  • Send Notifications: Your device delivers reminder notifications based on your preferences (if enabled)

Data Storage and Security

Important: New Culture Church Inc does not store any of your data. All storage is handled by your device and Apple's services.

iCloud Sync

  • Your journal entries and app data are stored by Apple in your personal iCloud account (if enabled)
  • iCloud data is encrypted in transit and at rest by Apple
  • Only you have access to your iCloud data through your Apple ID
  • New Culture Church Inc has no servers, databases, or access to your iCloud data

Local Storage

  • All data is stored locally on your device by iOS using Apple's Core Data and SwiftData frameworks
  • Data remains only on your device unless you enable iCloud sync
  • The app simply provides an interface to access data stored by your device

Security Features

  • Biometric Authentication: Optional Face ID/Touch ID protection for accessing your journal entries
  • Encryption: Your data is protected by iOS's built-in encryption when your device is locked
  • No External Servers: New Culture Church Inc does not operate any servers or databases that store your personal information

Permissions

DailyRhythms may request the following permissions:

Microphone Access (Optional)

  • Used solely for dictation functionality when entering journal entries
  • Audio is processed by Apple's dictation services
  • We do not record or store audio files

Notifications (Optional)

  • Used to send you reminders to journal at your preferred times
  • You can enable/disable notifications at any time in Settings

Face ID/Touch ID (Optional)

  • Used to secure access to your journal entries
  • Biometric data is handled entirely by iOS and never leaves your device

Data Sharing and Third Parties

  • We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties
  • We do not use advertising networks or analytics services
  • Your data remains private between you and your iCloud account

The only third-party service involved is:

  • Apple iCloud: If you enable iCloud sync, your data is stored in your personal iCloud account subject to Apple's privacy policy

Your Rights and Controls

You have complete control over your data:

  • Access: View all your journal entries and data within the app
  • Export: Share individual entries as text through iOS's native sharing functionality
  • Delete: Delete any journal entry at any time
  • Disable Sync: Turn off iCloud sync to keep data only on your device
  • Uninstall: Removing the app will delete all locally stored data

Children's Privacy

DailyRhythms is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.

Links to Other Websites

The App may contain a link to New Culture Church's website (newculturechurch.com). This Privacy Policy does not apply to external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

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

New Culture Church Inc
Josh@newculturechurch.com 301 S Bedford St 219 Madison WI

Summary

DailyRhythms is designed with your privacy in mind:

  • ✅ New Culture Church Inc doesn't store any of your data - it's all on your device or iCloud
  • ✅ Your journal entries stay completely private
  • ✅ No ads or tracking
  • ✅ No data sharing with third parties
  • ✅ No servers or databases - we can't access your data
  • ✅ Optional security features (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • ✅ You have complete control over your data

Your spiritual journey is personal, and we're committed to keeping it that way. New Culture Church Inc built DailyRhythms to be a private space between you and God.

This privacy policy is effective as of May 31 2025 and applies to version 1.0 and later of the DailyRhythms app.