Last Updated: 01 OCT, 2025

Catholic Confession Journal (“CCJ,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

By using CCJ, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the app.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and authentication method (email, Google, or biometric).
• Confession Logs: Personal entries, reflections, drafts, and session notes you create in the app.
• Preferences: Notification settings, biometric preferences, and reminder times.
• Support Requests: Any information you share when contacting us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Data: IP address, device type, OS version, app version.
• Log & Crash Data: Error reports, crash analytics, performance metrics.
• Usage Analytics: How often you log confessions, interact with scripture, or use analytics features.

1.3 AI-Processed Information

• Gemini AI: If you use AI preparation or summary features, relevant confession text is temporarily processed by Google’s Gemini AI. This data is not stored beyond processing.

1.4 Authentication Services

• Google Sign-In: If you sign in with Google, we receive your basic profile info (name, email, profile image) as permitted by Google OAuth.
• Biometric Authentication: Biometric data (e.g., Face ID, Touch ID, device fingerprint) is handled locally by your device and never stored on our servers.