Last updated: January 31, 2026
During onboarding and normal use, you voluntarily provide:
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| First name (optional) | Personalising messages and greetings |
| Age range | Tailoring motivational content |
| Gender (optional) | Personalising content |
| Relationship status (optional) | Tailoring relevant focus areas |
| Belief level (believer / open / non-believer) | Selecting appropriate message categories |
| Focus areas (e.g. anxiety, purpose, faith) | Filtering motivational content |
| Notification preferences (days, times, frequency) | Scheduling local device notifications |
When you use the App or access our remote message catalog, certain technical information may be collected automatically:
LightRise uses RevenueCat to manage subscriptions and in-app purchases. When you make a purchase, RevenueCat may collect:
RevenueCat acts as a data processor on our behalf. Their privacy policy is available at revenuecat.com/privacy.
With your permission, the App accesses your device's photo library solely to:
We do not upload, transmit, or store your photos or any media files.
We use the information described above to:
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data with the following categories of recipients only:
| Recipient | Data shared | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| RevenueCat (purchase management) | Device ID, purchase history | Managing subscriptions & in-app purchases |
| Message catalog server | IP address, request metadata | Fetching up-to-date motivational content |
| Affiliates & successors | As required | Business continuity in a merger or acquisition |
| Legal authorities | As required by law | Compliance with legal obligations |
All third-party service providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the specific purpose for which it was shared.
| Data | Retention period |
|---|---|
| User profile & preferences (on-device) | Until you delete the App or reset your profile |
| Remote message catalog server logs (IP, timestamps) | Up to 24 months |
| RevenueCat purchase records | Per RevenueCat's policy (up to 24 months after account closure) |
| Support communications (if you contact us) | Up to 24 months |
You can delete all locally stored profile data at any time via Settings → Reset Profile inside the App.
LightRise is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at the address in §9 and we will delete it promptly.
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. All on-device data is stored in encrypted local storage. Communication with our message catalog endpoint uses HTTPS/TLS.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and disclaim liability for unauthorised access beyond our reasonable control.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
The LightRise mobile app does not use cookies. If you access LightRise via a web browser, standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, page visited) may be collected automatically and retained for up to 24 months.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, reach out any time.
Email: heinrichcoetzee@icloud.com
Response within 30 daysWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, notify you via the App. Continued use of LightRise after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.