Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how "Ora & Labora" ("we," "our," or "us") handles the information collected from users ("you") of the "Ora & Labora" mobile application ("the App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.
Our App is designed with your privacy in mind. We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or location, unless you choose to provide it voluntarily through the feedback form. We do not collect any data that is linked to your identity.
To provide the App's core functionality, we collect and process certain non-personal and, in some cases, optional personal information.
Daily Mass Readings Data: When you use the App, a daily internet connection is required to download the current day's Mass readings from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website. This is a one-time process each day. The data is downloaded to your device for offline viewing and is not stored on our servers. The connection is made directly to the USCCB website. We do not collect or store any information about this interaction.
Analytics Data: We may use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Firebase Analytics) to understand how the app is used and to identify and fix bugs and crashes. This data is non-personal and is anonymized. It includes information such as:
App launch counts
Session duration
App version
Device type (e.g., iPhone 14)
Operating system version (e.g., iOS 17)
Number of times a user logs in and for how long
This information is used solely to improve the App's performance and user experience. It does not include any information that can be used to personally identify you.
User Feedback: We provide an optional feedback form within the App. If you choose to submit a form, you have the option to provide your name and/or email address. This personal information is stored securely and is only used to respond to your feedback. This information is separate from our analytics data and is not used to personally identify you in any other context.
Local Storage: All daily readings and the prayer catalog are stored locally on your device. We do not store this content on our servers.
Security: We take reasonable measures to protect the information we handle. As we do not collect personal information, the risk to your data is minimal. Data collected for analytics is anonymized and processed securely by our third-party service providers. Any personal information you provide voluntarily through the feedback form is stored in a secure database with appropriate data protection measures.
As mentioned above, we use third-party services to help us analyze app usage and improve the App. These services process data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
Google Firebase Analytics: [Link to Google's Privacy Policy, e.g., https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy]
Since we do not collect any personal data, there is no personal data for you to access, correct, or delete. If you wish to stop all data collection related to analytics, you can do so by uninstalling the App. If you provided personal information via the feedback form and wish to have it deleted, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section.
Our App is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
The daily Mass readings provided within the app are copyrighted. The app is licensed to use this content for your personal, non-commercial use.
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: oraetlabora.contact@gmail.com
Website: https://www.oraandlabora.org/contact