Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

a. Account Information (Firebase)

When you create a HAKOL account, we collect your email address and assign you a unique user ID via Firebase Authentication (Google). This is required to enable cloud sync and account features.

b. App Preferences and Content (Firestore)

If you are signed in, the following data is synced to our Firestore database so your settings carry across devices:

• Prayer type (nusach), calendar mode, display language, and theme preference
• Favorited prayers, texts, and content
• Custom calendar events and personal dates you create, such as Yahrzeits, birthdays, and anniversaries, including names, dates, event type, Hebrew date metadata, Yizkor options, and created/updated timestamps
• Admin-granted recognition flags (e.g., Early Supporter badge), set manually by us — never by the app

c. Location (Device-Local Only)

HAKOL uses your device's location to calculate zmanim (prayer times), support compass features, and find nearby Chabad Houses. Your GPS coordinates and city name are stored only on your device in local storage and are never sent to HAKOL servers or Firebase. Some iOS system services, such as Apple Location Services and geocoding, may process location-related requests on your device under Apple's Privacy Policy.

d. Profile Photo (Device-Local Only)

Profile photos are stored only on your device and are never uploaded, synced, or transmitted anywhere.

e. Widgets (Device-Local Shared Storage)

HAKOL widgets use Apple App Groups shared storage on your device to display app information such as zmanim, Hebrew date, Parsha, general location label, Shabbat times, and upcoming personal dates. This widget data is stored locally on your device and is not sent to HAKOL servers or Firebase because of the widget feature. Widget content may be visible on your Home Screen or Lock Screen depending on your device settings.

f. Notifications (Device-Local Only)

If you enable notifications, HAKOL stores notification preferences locally on your device and schedules local iOS notifications for features such as Shabbat, zmanim, Mincha, and Sefirat HaOmer. Recent notification history shown inside the app is also stored locally for a limited time. Notification payloads may include a deep link so tapping a notification opens the relevant screen in the app.

g. Hebrew Birthday Calculator (Device-Local Inputs)

The Hebrew Birthday Calculator may use a birth date, birth location, and birth-time choice to calculate the Hebrew date, upcoming Hebrew birthday, and related Parsha information. These calculator inputs are processed on your device and are not uploaded to HAKOL servers or Firebase. If you tap the Birthday in Jewish History link, the selected date is opened on Chabad.org.

h. Native Calendar Sync

If you choose to enable Calendar Sync, HAKOL may create or update a HAKOL calendar in your device's native Calendar app and write selected Yahrzeit, birthday, and anniversary events to it. This requires your permission. Calendar entries may sync through Apple iCloud or another calendar provider configured on your device, according to your device and account settings.

i. Website Visitors

When you visit hakol.app, our hosting provider (Vercel) may automatically collect standard server log data, including your IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages visited. This data is used for security and operational purposes and is governed by Vercel's Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and sync app features across your devices
• To restore your preferences, favorites, and custom events when you sign in
• To calculate prayer times and calendar features using your location
• To schedule local notifications and display app widgets when you enable those features
• To write selected personal dates to your native Calendar app when you enable Calendar Sync
• To recognize early supporters at our discretion
• To respond to support requests sent to our contact email

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

• Firebase (Google) — Authentication and cloud database. Firebase Privacy Policy
• Ko-fi — Optional donations. HAKOL does not receive or store any payment card details. Donations are processed entirely by Ko-fi. Ko-fi Privacy Policy
• Vercel — Website hosting. Vercel Privacy Policy
• Apple — App Store distribution and TestFlight. Apple may collect diagnostic and usage data under their own policies. Apple Privacy Policy
• Chabad.org — External Jewish calendar, learning, and PDF resources that may open when you tap certain links in the app. Chabad.org Privacy Policy

HAKOL may also link to external websites, maps, phone numbers, email addresses, social media pages, and donation pages. When you leave HAKOL or tap an external link, the third party's own privacy policy and terms apply.

4. What We Do Not Do

• We do not sell your personal information
• We do not use third-party advertising or tracking SDKs
• We do not share your data with marketing companies
• We do not collect payment card information
• We do not upload your profile photo, widget display data, notification history, or Hebrew Birthday Calculator inputs to HAKOL servers

5. Data Retention and Deletion

Your account data (email, preferences, favorites, and custom events) is retained as long as your account exists. You may request deletion of your account and all associated HAKOL cloud data at any time by contacting us at contact@hakol.app.

Device-local data such as location, profile photo, widget data, notification history, Hebrew Birthday Calculator inputs, and local event data can be cleared by changing app settings, signing out where applicable, deleting local entries, or uninstalling the app. Calendar entries written to your native Calendar app may also need to be removed from the Calendar app or calendar account where they were created.

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@hakol.app.

7. Children's Privacy

HAKOL is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted at this URL with an updated date. Continued use of HAKOL after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, contact us at: contact@hakol.app