Mārōnāyā is a spiritual companion app available in both free and paid subscription tiers. We collect only what we need to make the app work well for you. We do not sell your data, and we do not show you advertisements.
Who we are
Mārōnāyā ("we", "us", "our") is a Maronite Catholic spiritual companion application. The app is available in a free tier and paid subscription plans, with the aim of making the Maronite liturgical tradition accessible to the global diaspora.
For privacy enquiries, please contact us at hello@maronaya.com.
What information we collect
Information you provide
When you create an account, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your display name (optional)
- Your password (stored in encrypted form and never readable by us)
Information collected automatically
When you use the app, we may collect:
- Device type and operating system version
- General usage data such as which prayers or content you access
- Crash reports and error logs to help us fix problems
- App version
Anonymous use
You can use Mārōnāyā without creating an account. In this case, no personally identifying information is collected. Your prayer routine and preferences will not be saved across devices.
Subscriptions and payments
If you purchase a subscription, payment processing is handled entirely by our third-party payment provider. We do not store your payment card details on our servers.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Save your prayer routine and preferences across devices
- Send you prayer reminders and notifications you have opted into
- Send seasonal updates and community news if you have subscribed
- Improve app stability and fix bugs
- Respond to support requests and enquiries you send us
We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond what is listed above.
How we store and protect your data
Your account data is stored using Supabase, a secure cloud database platform with industry-standard encryption at rest and in transit. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and are never stored in plain text.
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data is deleted within 30 days. Anonymised usage statistics may be retained in aggregate form.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your account.
Sharing your information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
Service providers
We use a small number of trusted third-party services to operate the app:
- Supabase — authentication and database hosting
- Zapier — notification delivery
These providers are contractually required to handle your data only for the purpose of providing their service to us.
Legal requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request from a government authority.
Notifications and communications
If you enable app notifications, we will send you daily prayer reminders and routine nudges at times you choose in your settings. You can turn these off at any time in the app or in your device settings.
If you subscribe to email updates, we will send you information about new content, seasonal programs, and community news. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
Your rights and choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and personal data
- Opt out of notifications and marketing emails at any time
- Use the app anonymously without creating an account
To exercise any of these rights, you can delete your account directly from the app settings, or contact us at hello@maronaya.com.
If you are located in the European Union or Australia, you may also have additional rights under applicable privacy law, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Children's privacy
Mārōnāyā is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We welcome family use of the app. Parents and guardians are encouraged to use the app alongside children and to manage any account created for family use.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as the app develops. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through the app or by email. The effective date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent update.
Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to your privacy, we would like to hear from you.