Our Night Sky App - Privacy-Policy
Last Updated: September 4, 2025
Quick Summary: OurNightSky respects your privacy. We only collect data necessary to enhance your spiritual journey experience, store it locally on your device, and never share personal information with third parties.
1. Introduction
Welcome to OurNightSky, a prayer and devotional app created by Nagoh Creative. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
By using OurNightSky, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your spiritual journey remains personal and secure.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Usage Data (Stored Locally)
The following information is collected and stored locally on your device only:
Prayer Time Tracking: Duration and frequency of prayer sessions you choose to log
Spiritual Progress: Your daily devotional usage streaks and reading habits
App Preferences: Settings for notifications, streak tracking preferences, and app customizations
Favorite Devotionals: Devotionals you mark as favorites for easy access
Achievement Progress: Milestones reached in your spiritual journey within the app
Usage Statistics: Basic app usage patterns to enhance your experience
2.2 Technical Information
We may collect limited technical information necessary for app functionality:
Device type and operating system version (for app optimization)
App crash reports (to improve stability)
Basic analytics about app features used (anonymized)
2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
Personal identifying information (name, email, phone number)
Specific prayer content or personal spiritual notes
Location data beyond what's needed for celestial information
Contacts or other personal device data
Financial information (the app is free)
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Spiritual Journey Enhancement
Track your prayer habits and spiritual growth (locally stored)
Provide personalized achievement milestones
Maintain your devotional reading streaks
Save your favorite devotionals for easy access
3.2 App Improvement
Analyze anonymized usage patterns to improve features
Fix bugs and enhance app performance
Develop new features based on user needs
3.3 Content Delivery
Generate personalized devotional content based on celestial events
Provide relevant scripture and spiritual guidance
Deliver timely notifications for prayer and reflection
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Local Storage
Most of your personal spiritual data is stored locally on your device using iOS's secure UserDefaults and local storage systems. This means:
Your prayer logs and progress remain private on your device
Data is not transmitted to external servers
You maintain full control over your information
4.2 External Services
We use the following third-party services for app functionality:
OpenAI API: For generating personalized devotional content (no personal data sent)
Celestial Data APIs: For accurate night sky information
Apple's Analytics: For basic app performance metrics (anonymized)
4.3 Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
Encryption of sensitive data at rest
Secure API communications using HTTPS
Regular security updates and patches
Minimal data collection principle
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties.
5.1 Limited Sharing
We may share anonymized, non-personal information only in these circumstances:
Aggregated usage statistics for app improvement
Technical error reports to service providers for bug fixes
Legal compliance if required by law
5.2 Service Providers
Third-party services we use are bound by their own privacy policies:
OpenAI for content generation (no personal data transmitted)
Apple App Store for app distribution and analytics
Celestial data providers for astronomical information
6. Your Privacy Rights
6.1 Control Over Your Data
Disable Tracking: Turn off streak tracking and progress monitoring in Settings
Clear Data: Reset all progress and data within the app
Export Data: Access your locally stored information
Delete App: Completely remove all data by deleting the app
6.2 Notification Preferences
Control prayer reminders and devotional notifications
Customize celestial event alerts
Opt out of achievement notifications
7. Children's Privacy
OurNightSky is designed for users of all ages seeking spiritual growth. We take special care to protect children's privacy:
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
Parental guidance is encouraged for young users
All content is family-friendly and spiritually edifying
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do:
We will notify users through the app
The updated policy will be posted on our website
The "Last Updated" date will be revised
Continued use implies acceptance of changes
9. International Users
OurNightSky is available globally. By using our app, you understand that:
Data processing occurs in accordance with US privacy laws
Local storage keeps your data on your device regardless of location
Celestial information is accurate for your geographic location
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: hello@ournightsky.us
Company: Nagoh Creative
App: OurNightSky
Website: ournightsky.us or nagohcreative.com
https://ournightsky.us
Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours.
11. Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 4, 2025, and applies to all users of the OurNightSky mobile application.