Privacy Policy for Father Tom Last Updated: March 6, 2026 Overview Father Tom (“the App”) is a free Catholic devotional companion app. Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. Data We Collect Data Stored on Your Device Only The following data is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage and is never transmitted to our servers:
Favorite verses you save Prayer journal entries Chat conversation history with Father Tom App preferences and settings
We never see, access, or store this data. It lives entirely on your device. If you uninstall the app, this data is deleted. Data Sent to Third-Party Services Anthropic API (AI Chat) When you chat with Father Tom, your messages are sent to Anthropic’s API (Claude) to generate responses. Anthropic processes this data according to their own privacy policy (https://www.anthropic.com/privacy). We do not store your conversations on any server — they are only kept locally on your device. RevenueCat (Donations) If you choose to make a voluntary donation, the transaction is processed through Google Play and managed by RevenueCat. RevenueCat may collect an anonymous user identifier to manage your purchase. No payment information passes through our servers. RevenueCat’s privacy policy is available at https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy. Google Play Donations are processed through Google Play’s billing system. Google handles all payment information according to their privacy policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy). Data We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect your name, email, or any personal contact information We do not collect your location We do not track your usage or browsing behavior We do not use analytics or tracking SDKs We do not serve advertisements We do not sell, share, or trade any user data We do not create user profiles or accounts
Children’s Privacy Father Tom does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. The app does not require account creation or personal information to use. Data Retention Since all user data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over it. Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data. We retain no data on any server. Changes to This Policy If we update this privacy policy, we will post the revised version at this URL and update the “Last Updated” date above. Contact If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: fathertom.app@gmail.com
Father Tom is an independent devotional companion. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Catholic Church, any diocese, or any religious organization.