Introduction
PrayerMap ("we," "our," or "us") is a non-profit ministry platform that enables users to share prayer requests and support one another through a location-based map interface. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").
By using PrayerMap, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
1. Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address — Used for account authentication and optional notifications
- Display name (optional) — Shown to other users unless you choose to post anonymously
- Profile photo (optional) — Displayed on your profile and with your prayers
If you sign in with Apple, we receive your Apple ID email (or a private relay email if you choose "Hide My Email").
2. Location Data
PrayerMap is a location-based service. We collect:
- Precise location — To place your prayers on the map and show prayers near you
- Location is required — The core experience of PrayerMap depends on knowing where prayers are located
2.1 Per-Prayer Location Consent
Each time you post a prayer, you will be asked whether to display it on the map. You can choose to:
- Share on Map — Your prayer appears on the map at your current location
- Post Without Location — Your prayer is created but not displayed on the map
There is no option to automatically share your location. You must provide consent each time you post a prayer. This ensures you are always in control of when and where your prayer appears on the map.
3. User-Generated Content
When you use PrayerMap, we collect the content you create:
- Prayer requests — Text, audio recordings, or video recordings you submit
- Prayer responses — Your responses to others' prayer requests
- Messages — Private conversations with other users
- Reactions — Your "Amen" reactions and saved prayers
3.1 Anonymous Posting
When you post a prayer anonymously:
- Your identity is hidden from other users — Other PrayerMap users will see your prayer marked as "Anonymous"
- Your identity is visible to PrayerMap administrators — For safety, legal compliance, and content moderation purposes, our administrators can view the real identity behind anonymous posts
- Your location is still displayed — The general location of your prayer remains visible on the map
This "pseudo-anonymous" system protects your privacy from other users while allowing us to maintain a safe community and comply with legal requirements.
4. Device Information
We automatically collect device identifiers (for push notifications), device type and OS version, and app version.
5. Push Notification Data
If you enable push notifications, we collect:
- Device push token — A unique identifier generated by Apple Push Notification service (APNs) to deliver notifications to your device
- Notification preferences — Your choices about which types of notifications to receive
Push notifications are processed through Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), which acts as a relay service to Apple's push notification infrastructure. We use push notifications to alert you about new prayer responses, messages, and community activity.
6. Usage Data
We collect information about app interactions, crash reports, and performance data.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide the Service — Display prayers on the map, enable prayer responses and messaging
- Personalize your experience — Show nearby prayers based on your location
- Send notifications — Alert you to new prayer responses, messages, and nearby prayers (with your permission)
- Moderate content — Screen prayers and messages for inappropriate content
- Improve the Service — Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
We do NOT sell your personal information, use your data for targeted advertising, or monetize your prayer content in any way.
Information Sharing
Service Providers
We share information with third-party services that help us operate PrayerMap:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Supabase | Database, authentication, storage |
| Mapbox | Map display and location services |
| Apple | Sign in with Apple authentication |
| Amazon Web Services | Media storage and delivery |
| Vercel | Website hosting |
| Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google) | Push notification delivery |
| TheHive.ai | Automated content moderation and safety screening |
Data Retention
- Account data — Retained while your account is active
- Prayers and responses — Retained for 1 year after creation
- Messages — Retained until you delete them
- Usage analytics — Aggregated and anonymized after 90 days
Your Rights
- Access — Request a copy of your data at contact@prayermap.net
- Correction — Update your profile in the app
- Deletion — Delete your account via Profile > Settings > Delete Account
- Notifications — Manage push notification preferences in device settings or disable them entirely
Content Moderation
Automated Content Screening
To maintain a safe and respectful community, all user-generated content (text, images, audio, and video) is automatically screened using TheHive.ai's content moderation service. This screening:
- Detects potentially harmful, inappropriate, or policy-violating content
- Helps identify content that may indicate self-harm or crisis situations
- Runs automatically before content is published
- Does not store your content on TheHive.ai's servers beyond the screening process
User Reporting
PrayerMap allows users to report content that violates our community guidelines. When you submit a report:
- Your identity as the reporter is kept confidential from the reported user
- Our moderation team reviews all reports via our admin dashboard
- Reports of self-harm concerns include access to crisis resources (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Human Review
Our moderation team at admin.prayermap.net reviews flagged content and user reports to:
- Make final decisions on content that requires human judgment
- Respond to user reports and appeals
- Enforce our community guidelines
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the safety of our users
Data Security
We implement encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS), encryption at rest, row-level security, and regular security audits.
Age Requirements
PrayerMap is intended for users 18 years of age and older. This app contains user-generated content that may include mature themes such as discussions of illness, death, grief, addiction, and other serious life situations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age. If you are under 18, please do not use this Service.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: contact@prayermap.net
Website: https://prayermap.net