Novenaku

Who We Are

Novenaku is a Catholic prayer mobile application developed by a team of faithful Catholics who are passionate about making prayer accessible, beautiful, and deeply rooted in the traditions of the Church. Our name, "Novenaku," is inspired by the Catholic tradition of novenas — nine days of dedicated prayer and devotion.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help Catholics around the world strengthen their faith through daily prayer, reflection, and devotion. We believe that a consistent prayer life is the foundation of a vibrant spiritual journey, and we are committed to providing the tools and resources that make daily prayer simple, meaningful, and deeply connected to Catholic tradition.

What We Believe

We believe in the power of prayer to transform lives. We believe that the Catholic tradition of novenas, the Holy Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and daily devotions offer profound spiritual nourishment. We believe that technology, when used with reverence and purpose, can be a beautiful instrument for drawing closer to God.

Our Commitment

• Faithfulness to Catholic teachings and traditions
• Respect for the dignity of every person
• Transparency and honesty in all we do
• Providing a safe, family-friendly environment
• Never making misleading spiritual claims or promises of miracles
• Protecting the privacy and data of our users

Our Team

Novenaku is developed and maintained by a small, dedicated team of Catholic developers, designers, and theologians. We work closely with clergy and lay advisors to ensure that all content is accurate, reverent, and aligned with the teachings of the Catholic Church. We are not affiliated with any specific diocese or religious order, but we serve the universal Church with love and devotion.

1. Introduction

Novenaku ("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 mobile application Novenaku. Please read this policy carefully. By using Novenaku, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide: When you create an account or use our Services, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, and prayer preferences.

Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and information about how you use Novenaku.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Novenaku application
• To personalize your prayer experience and content recommendations
• To send prayer reminders and notifications you have requested
• To improve, develop, and enhance our Services
• To communicate with you regarding support, updates, and new features
• To ensure the security and integrity of our Services

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances: with your explicit consent; to comply with legal obligations; to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property; or with service providers who assist us in operating the application (subject to confidentiality agreements).

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data. You may also have the right to withdraw consent or object to certain data processing activities. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Children's Privacy

Novenaku is a family-friendly application. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Novenaku after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

1. Our Commitment to Data Protection

Novenaku is committed to ensuring the protection and privacy of all personal data entrusted to us. We comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents, and other applicable privacy frameworks.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to provide the Services you have requested
• Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving the App
• Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with applicable laws

3. Data Minimization

We follow the principle of data minimization. We collect only the personal data that is necessary for the specific purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy. We do not collect excessive or irrelevant data.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

5. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred to a country outside your jurisdiction, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or reliance on adequacy decisions, to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a personal data breach, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, where required by law. We will also notify affected users without undue delay if the breach is likely to result in a high risk to their rights and freedoms.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].