Privacy Policy

TowardGod ("we," "our," or "us") operates the TowardGod mobile application (the "App") and the website at towardgodapp.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App or Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the App.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Account information: When you register, we collect your email address. We use passwordless magic link authentication — we do not store passwords.
• Profile information: Username you choose to display publicly.
• User content: Posts, comments, and reflection labels you create and share within the App.

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data: Information about how you use the App, including features accessed and interactions made.
• Device information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Log data: IP address, app errors, and diagnostic data for improving app stability.

We do not collect:

• Precise geolocation data
• Payment or financial information
• Contacts or address book data
• Photos or media from your device (all in-app images are from a curated approved set)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Authenticate your identity via magic link email
• Display your posts and profile within the community
• Send you in-app notifications about activity on your posts
• Send authentication emails (magic links) to the email address you provide
• Respond to your support requests
• Enforce our Community Guidelines and Terms of Use
• Improve, maintain, and debug the App
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your information to:

• Sell your personal data to third parties
• Build advertising profiles
• Send unsolicited marketing emails

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers: We use Supabase (supabase.com) as our backend infrastructure provider for authentication, database storage, and real-time features. Supabase processes data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements.

Public content: Posts and comments you publish within the App are visible to other users of the App. Your username is publicly visible. Your email address is never shared publicly.

Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of TowardGod, our users, or others.

Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account at any time through the App's account settings. Upon deletion:

• Your posts and comments are anonymized (username replaced with "Deleted User")
• Your email address and account credentials are permanently removed
• Some anonymized content may remain visible as part of the community record

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Row-level security (RLS) policies ensuring users can only access their own private data
• Passwordless authentication, eliminating password-related vulnerabilities
• Secure token storage on your device using platform-provided secure storage

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

The TowardGod App is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under the applicable age, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@towardgodapp.com.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information. You can update your username directly in the App.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data via the App's settings, or by contacting us.
• Portability: Request a portable copy of your data.
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@towardgodapp.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

The TowardGod mobile App does not use browser cookies. The website (towardgodapp.com) may use minimal, essential cookies necessary for the site to function. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies that track you across websites.

9. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

10. International Data Transfers

TowardGod is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from your country. By using the App, you consent to this transfer.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at support@towardgodapp.com.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the effective date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, through an in-app notification. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@towardgodapp.com
• Website: https://towardgodapp.com