Summary: Metanoia respects the sacred nature of confession. All your data stays on your device. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to external servers.
Introduction
Metanoia ("the App") is a Catholic confession preparation app designed to help you prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We believe your spiritual life is a sacred conversation between you and God. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information. We do not collect it.
Data We Do NOT Collect
Metanoia is designed with your privacy as a core principle. We do not collect:
- Your examination of conscience responses
- Personal notes or reflections you write
- Your confession history or records
- Usage analytics or behavioral data
- Device identifiers or tracking information
- Location data
- Any personal information whatsoever
Local Data Storage
All data you create within Metanoia is stored exclusively on your device:
- Examination responses: Your answers and selected items during examination of conscience are stored locally on your device.
- Personal reflections: Any notes you add are saved only to your device's local storage.
- Confession history: If you choose to track your confession dates, this information remains on your device.
- App preferences: Settings such as notification preferences are stored locally.
Data Security
We take the security of your spiritual data seriously:
- Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted on your device using industry-standard encryption.
- PIN/Biometric Protection: Access to confession-related content is protected by PIN code or biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint).
- No Account Required: You never need to create an account or provide any personal information to use Metanoia.
- Offline Functionality: The app works entirely offline. Your data never leaves your device.
No Third-Party Sharing
Since we do not collect any data, there is no data to share. We do not:
- Sell your information to third parties
- Share data with advertisers
- Use third-party analytics services
- Integrate with social media platforms
- Transmit any information to external servers
Deleting Your Data
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:
- Clear within the app: Use the app's settings to clear your examination history, notes, or confession records.
- Uninstall the app: Removing Metanoia from your device will permanently delete all associated data.
Children's Privacy
Metanoia does not collect personal information from anyone, including children. The app is suitable for Catholics of all ages preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Changes to This Policy
If we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the app after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Metanoia's privacy practices, please contact us at: