Privacy Policy

Overview

ChiRho is a prayer service designed to help individuals and communities engage with traditional Christian prayer practices. Our mission is to preserve and share the rich traditions of the Christian faith in accordance with Scripture and established liturgical practices.

Just as Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the spread of the Gospel and Christian teachings through the printing press in the 15th century, ChiRho seeks to capitalize on the latest technology—Artificial Intelligence—to spread the message of Christ and make the rich traditions of Christian prayer accessible to all. We believe that technology, when used thoughtfully and reverently, can be a powerful tool for advancing the Kingdom of God, just as the printing press made Scripture and prayer books available to the common people for the first time. Through AI, we can personalize prayer experiences, preserve liturgical traditions, and help believers around the country engage more deeply with their faith.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure experience while using our service. This policy outlines how we handle data, authentication, and your interactions with ChiRho.

Disclaimers

No Claims of Ownership: ChiRho does not claim ownership of, authorship of, or authority over the liturgical texts, prayers, or Scripture passages provided through this service. All content is drawn from established traditions and canonical sources.

Scripture Sources: Biblical texts are provided from the English Standard Version (ESV) and other recognized translations. ChiRho does not claim to be the source of these texts but serves as a platform for accessing them.

Liturgical Traditions: Prayer structures, collects, and liturgical content are drawn from established traditions including the Book of Common Prayer (2019), Roman Catholic liturgy, Eastern Orthodox practices, and other recognized Christian traditions. ChiRho facilitates access to these traditions but does not claim to be their originator.

Privacy & Data Collection

Our Commitment: Our primary goal is to preserve and share the traditions of the Christian faith in accordance with Scripture. We do not collect, harvest, sell, or use your personal information for marketing, advertising, or any commercial purposes.

Information We Collect: When you use ChiRho, we may collect:

• Prayer selections (burden type, tradition preference) — used only to generate appropriate prayers
• User preferences (theme, font size, voice settings) — used only to personalize your experience
• Loved ones information (first names only, prayer categories, and virtues) — stored privately in your profile and used only to generate personalized daily prayers. We never ask for specific details about their situations or needs.
• Authentication information (email, name, phone number) — collected and stored by Clerk.com when you choose to sign in

How We Use Your Information: Information is used solely to:

• Provide prayer content and spiritual resources
• Save your preferences across devices (if authenticated)
• Enable church-specific features (if affiliated with a church)
• Generate personalized daily prayers for you and your loved ones (using only general categories and virtues, never specific details)

What We Never Do: We do not and will never:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Use your information for targeted advertising
• Harvest your data for commercial purposes
• Share your information with marketers or advertisers
• Send unsolicited marketing communications

Third-Party Authentication: Authentication is handled by Clerk.com, a third-party authentication service. When you sign in, Clerk.com collects and stores your authentication information according to their privacy policy. ChiRho receives only a secure identifier to associate your preferences with your account.

Authentication

ChiRho uses Clerk.com for optional user authentication. Authentication is not required to use the service—all core features are available without signing in.

Clerk Privacy: When you choose to authenticate, Clerk handles your authentication credentials according to their privacy policy. ChiRho does not have access to your password or authentication tokens. We receive only a unique identifier that allows us to associate your preferences with your account.

Optional Features: Authentication enables optional features such as saving preferences across devices and accessing church-specific settings. You can use ChiRho fully without creating an account.

Storage & Security

Local Storage: For users who do not authenticate, preferences (theme, font size) are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

MongoDB Storage: For authenticated users and church profiles, data is stored securely in MongoDB. This includes:

• User preferences (theme, voice settings)
• Loved ones data (first names, prayer categories, virtues) — stored privately in your profile
• Church profile information (publicly accessible)
• Prayer card data (when generated, publicly shareable via UUID)

Security Measures: All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS. Database connections use secure protocols. Authentication tokens are handled by Clerk and never stored in our database.

No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties. Data is used solely to provide the ChiRho service.

Traditions & Scripture

ChiRho is committed to preserving and sharing Christian traditions in accordance with Scripture. Our content draws from:

• Anglican Tradition: Book of Common Prayer (2019), Daily Office Lectionary
• Roman Catholic Tradition: Established liturgical practices and prayers
• Eastern Orthodox Tradition: Traditional prayers and liturgical structures
• Protestant Traditions: Various denominational prayer practices
• Scripture: English Standard Version (ESV) and other recognized translations

Accuracy & Faithfulness: We strive to present these traditions accurately and in accordance with their original sources. However, ChiRho is a digital platform and should not replace consultation with authoritative printed sources for official liturgical use.

Purpose: Our goal is to make these rich traditions accessible to individuals and communities seeking to engage with Christian prayer practices, while maintaining respect for the sources and authorities from which they originate.

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at kendall@thepines.ai. This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.