Effective Date: May 29, 2025
Introduction
The ISP Journey mobile application is offered by the Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP), a nonprofit organization providing spiritual accompaniment to those recovering from homelessness and addiction. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of all users of our app and ensuring transparent communication about how we collect, use, and share your data.
1. Data Collection
We collect only the information necessary to support your spiritual journey, improve app performance, and ensure a personalized and secure user experience as described in A and B below:
A. Information You Provide
– Personal Information (optional): Name, email address, and demographic data if you choose to create a profile or participate in assessments.
– Survey Responses: Responses to spiritual reflection questions and assessments designed to support your growth and healing.
B. Information Collected Automatically
– Device Information: Basic device data such as device type, operating system version, and anonymous identifiers to ensure functionality across platforms.
– Usage Data: Data about how you use the app, such as screen views and session duration, to help improve content and usability.
2. Use of Data
ISP uses collected data to:
– Support your personal reflection and track your spiritual progress.
– Improve app features, functionality, and content relevance.
– Troubleshoot issues and ensure secure and reliable app performance.
– Evaluate program effectiveness in aggregate, non-identifiable ways to support ISPs mission.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your data. We do not share personal data with third parties for advertising purposes.
We may share data with:
– Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality and security agreements.
– Aggregate Reporting: Non-identifiable, anonymized data may be used in research or internal reports.
– Legal Obligations: If required by law.
4. Sensitive and Spiritual Data
Reflections within ISP Journey may involve sensitive personal and spiritual insights. All such information remains private and is never shared without your explicit consent.
5. Data Security and Retention
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure through:
– Encrypted storage and data transfer
– Secure login and authentication
– Regular app and security updates
Data is retained at our discretion for operational purposes but may be deleted earlier at your direction as described in paragraph 6 below.
6. Your Privacy Choices
– You may request deletion of your account and any retained data at any time by contacting us at info@ispretreats.org.
– You may manage permissions for data use through the settings on your device.
7. Children’s Privacy
ISP Journey is not intended for children under the age of 13.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact Us
Ignatian Spirituality Project
205 W. Monroe Suite 317
Chicago, IL 60606
Email: info@ispretreats.org
Website: https://ispretreats.org