Privacy Policy
Last updated June 2025
Catholic World is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect
Email address and display name provided at registration
Parish and diocese preferences you select
Mass attendance and Confession check-in records
Location data (only when you grant permission) to find nearby parishes
Notebook entries, prayer requests, and community posts you create
Device information for basic app functionality
How We Use Your Information
To personalize your experience and show relevant events and parishes
To calculate and display your Mass and Confession streaks
To enable community features such as friend connections and group posts
To send you notifications you have opted into
To improve app features and fix bugs
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely on Base44's infrastructure with encryption at rest and in transit
We do not sell your personal information to third parties
Location data is used only to show nearby content and is never stored permanently
Check-in records are tied to your account and visible only to you unless shared
Your Rights
You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time
You may update or correct your profile information in Settings
You may disable location access at any time through your device settings
You may opt out of any non-essential communications
Third-Party Services
We use Mapbox to display maps — see mapbox.com/legal/privacy for their policy
We may use analytics tools to understand aggregate usage patterns
We do not share identifiable information with advertisers
Questions? Contact us via the Send Feedback screen.
