Welcome to Sereni ("Sereni", "we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Sereni mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By using Sereni, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1) Who We Are
Sereni is operated by an individual developer.
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:
Email: support@sereniapp.com
2) Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
Account Information
- Email address
- Name (optional, if you choose to provide it)
- Authentication credentials (when using email/password)
- OAuth tokens (when using Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In)
Profile & Preferences
- Display name (optional)
- Life struggles/circumstances (selected during onboarding for personalization)
- Daily mood selections (Pro feature)
- Timezone
- App settings and preferences
Spiritual Journey Data
- Journey progress and completion status
- Streak data and XP points
- Quiz answers and scores
- Memorization progress
- Personal reflections and notes (if you choose to save them)
- Saved/favorited content
Communications
- Messages you send to us for support
- Feedback you submit
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Usage & Device Data
- App interactions and features used
- Screen views and session duration
- Device information (device model, OS version, device identifiers)
- App version and build number
- Crash reports and error logs
Analytics Data (PostHog)
We collect analytics about how users interact with the Service (e.g., feature usage and navigation flows) to improve reliability and user experience. We do not use analytics for advertising.
2.3 Information From Third Parties
Authentication Providers
- Google Sign-In: name, email, profile picture (if available)
- Apple Sign-In: name, email (or private relay email)
Subscription Information (RevenueCat)
- Subscription status and entitlement information
- Purchase receipts and transaction IDs
Note: We do not store your credit card information. Payments are processed by Apple App Store / Google Play.
3) How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
3.1 Provide and Maintain the Service
- Create and manage your account
- Deliver personalized Quranic content based on your circumstances and mood
- Track your spiritual journey progress, streaks, and achievements
- Synchronize data across devices
- Provide reminders and notifications
- Provide customer support
3.2 Improve the Service
- Understand feature usage and improve performance
- Fix bugs and prevent crashes
- Develop new features
3.3 Process Subscriptions
- Verify subscription status
- Enable premium features (as applicable)
- Manage billing-related support issues
3.4 Security and Fraud Prevention
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud or abuse
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect the safety and integrity of the Service
3.5 Legal Compliance
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to lawful requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders)
4) AI Features
Sereni may use AI to enhance personalization:
4.1 What AI Is Used For
- Personalized content selection based on your circumstances and mood
- AI chat for spiritual guidance (if enabled)
4.2 What We Share With AI Providers
For AI features, we only share:
- Your selected life struggles/circumstances
- Your daily mood (if set)
- Chat messages (for AI chat feature only)
4.3 What We Do NOT Share With AI Providers
- Your name, email address, or other identifiers
- Your personal reflections or saved notes
- Your support communications
5) How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
5.1 Service Providers
We use trusted vendors to operate the Service:
- Supabase (Database, Storage, Authentication)
- Stores account, progress, and preference data
- RevenueCat (Subscriptions)
Manages subscription status and entitlements
- OneSignal (Push Notifications)
Sends push notifications and manages notification tokens
- PostHog (Analytics)
Helps us understand product usage to improve the Service
- Sentry (Error Tracking)
Helps us diagnose crashes and fix bugs
These service providers are authorized to process your data only as necessary to provide their services to us.
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if we believe in good faith it is necessary to:
- Comply with applicable law and lawful requests
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Sereni, our users, or others
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
5.3 Business Transfers
If Sereni is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice if your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
6) Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information, including:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Access controls and least-privilege practices
- Secure authentication and session handling
- Monitoring and logging to support security and reliability
No system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7) Data Retention
7.1 Active Accounts
We retain your information as long as your account is active and as needed to provide the Service.
7.2 Account Deletion
When you delete your account, your personal data is removed from our active databases immediately. It may remain in encrypted backups for up to 30 days before being permanently overwritten.
We may retain limited records where required for legal, tax, security, or fraud-prevention purposes.
8) Your Rights and Choices
8.1 Access and Correction
You can access and update certain information through in-app settings (e.g., profile and preferences).
8.2 Account Deletion
You can delete your account at any time:
Settings → Account → Delete Account
This action is permanent.
8.3 Notifications
You can control push notifications via:
- In-app notification preferences
- Device-level notification settings
8.4 Marketing Communications
We do not send marketing emails unless you explicitly opt in. You may opt out at any time via the unsubscribe link or by emailing support@sereniapp.com.
9) Regional Privacy Disclosures
9.1 California and Other U.S. State Privacy Rights
If you reside in certain U.S. states (including California), you may have rights to request access to or deletion of your personal information.
Sereni does not sell personal information and does not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
To make a privacy request, contact: support@sereniapp.com
9.2 European Users (EEA/UK)
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, and data portability.
To exercise these rights, contact: support@sereniapp.com
Lawful Bases (EEA/UK)
Where applicable, we process personal data on the following bases:
- Contract: to provide the Service (account, core functionality, subscriptions)
- Legitimate interests: to secure and improve the Service
- Consent: where required for optional features and marketing communications
10) Children's Privacy
Sereni is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it.
11) International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your country of residence (for example, where our service providers operate). Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as contractual protections.
12) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:
- Posting the updated policy in the app, and/or
- Sending an email to your registered email address, and/or
- Displaying a prominent notice in the app
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13) Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or privacy requests:
Email: support@sereniapp.com
Last Updated: February 2, 2026
Version: 1.0
Thank you for trusting Sereni with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a secure, meaningful spiritual experience.