Privacy Policy
Your spiritual journey is sacred to us. Here's how we protect and honor your privacy at Grace.
Last Updated: January 2025
Our Sacred Commitment
At Grace, we understand that your spiritual journey is deeply personal and sacred. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and respect your personal information when you use our Catholic spiritual wellness platform.
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security, treating your spiritual data with the same reverence we would treat the secrets of the confessional.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account with Grace, we may collect your name, email address, and faith tradition preferences. This information helps Essie personalize your spiritual experience and provide appropriate Catholic content.
Spiritual Data
We collect information about your spiritual practices including prayer history, meditation preferences, favorite saints, and spiritual progress. This data is used exclusively to enhance your personal spiritual journey and is never shared with third parties.
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information including device type, browser information, and usage patterns to improve our platform's performance and your user experience.
How We Use Your Information
Personalizing your spiritual experience with Essie's guided prayers and meditations
Recommending appropriate Catholic practices based on your spiritual needs
Connecting you with like-minded Catholics in our community features
Sending you important updates, spiritual content, and platform notifications
Maintaining the security and integrity of our platform
How We Protect Your Data
Encryption & Security
All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard security protocols. Your spiritual information is as protected as the most sensitive financial data.
Access Controls
Only essential team members have access to user data, and all access is logged and monitored. We maintain strict confidentiality agreements similar to those used in spiritual direction.
Data Minimization
We collect only the information necessary to provide you with a meaningful spiritual experience and retain it only as long as needed for those purposes.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your spiritual data remains confidential and is never shared without your explicit consent, except in the following limited circumstances:
- •When required by law or legal process
- •To protect the safety and rights of our users and community
- •With trusted service providers who help us operate the platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Your Privacy Rights
Access: You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Correction: You can update or correct your personal information at any time
Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data
Portability: You can export your spiritual data to take with you
Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from communications while keeping your account
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your spiritual data, please don't hesitate to reach out to Essie and our team.