Privacy Policy
Last updated · April 2026
Introduction
Holy Nations ("we", "our", "the app") is an iOS application that brings the Torah, classical commentaries, daily prayers, the Hebrew calendar, and an AI study partner into one quiet, modern reader. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use the app, how we use it, how it is stored, with whom it is shared, and the rights you have over it. It applies to every version of the Holy Nations app distributed through the Apple App Store. By creating an account or using the app, you consent to the practices described here.
Who is responsible
The data controller for personal information processed by Holy Nations is Holy Nations, c/o John Trabelsi, United States. You can reach us at privacy@holynations.us for any question about this policy, about data we hold on you, or to exercise any of the rights listed below.
Account information we collect
If you sign in — with Google, Apple, or email and password — we store your display name, email address, profile photo (if you provided one), a Firebase user ID, the sign-in provider, the date your account was created, and a timestamp of your last sign-in. This information is stored on Google's Firebase servers in the United States under Firebase Authentication's security model. You may use most reading features of the app without signing in; in that case no personal identifier is created.
Usage and device information
To keep the app reliable and to fairly apply free-tier and Pro-subscription limits, we record: the number of questions you ask RabbAI per month, the number of Torah-audio minutes you listen to per month, the number of creator-reel likes you give per month, and the broad iOS version / device model your installation reports. We do not record the content of your AI questions, the specific passages you read, or any audio from your microphone.
Location information
If you allow location access, the app reads your device's approximate latitude and longitude once per session to compute your local sunset, Shabbat candle-lighting, and havdalah times. The coordinate is held only in memory on your device — it is never transmitted to our servers or to any third party. You can revoke location permission at any time in iOS Settings → Privacy → Location Services → Holy Nations; Shabbat times will then default to Jerusalem.
RabbAI and third-party AI processing
When you ask RabbAI a question, the text of your question plus the previous messages in that chat session are sent over TLS to our AI provider (currently Anthropic's Claude API and, as a fallback, OpenAI) to generate a reply. Providers process that text under their own privacy policies and, per their standard enterprise terms, do not train their models on this traffic and retain it only for a short safety-review window. We do not associate the text of your questions with your account on our side.
Bookmarks and reading progress
If you are signed in, bookmarks you save (a Torah passage, a prayer, a RabbAI answer) and your reading position in each book are stored under your Firebase user ID so they can sync across your devices. They are never shared with other users and are not used for any profiling or advertising.
What we do not do
We do not sell your data. We do not rent, lease, or trade it. We do not build an advertising profile on you, and Holy Nations products are ad-free. We do not share your reading history or chat history with any third party except the AI provider described above. We do not use facial recognition, microphone transcription, or any form of behavioral tracking beyond the aggregate counters described in this policy.
Cookies and local storage
The app uses on-device storage (iOS KeyChain and local preferences) to remember which screen you were last on, your font size, which language you prefer, and your consent choices. It does not use third-party advertising cookies or web trackers.
Children's privacy
Holy Nations is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us personal information, please email privacy@holynations.us and we will delete the account and associated data.
How long we keep your data
Account data (name, email, profile photo, Firebase UID) is retained for as long as your account exists. Bookmarks and reading progress are retained until you remove them or delete your account. Aggregate usage counters roll over monthly. Support emails are retained for up to 24 months for quality purposes and then deleted.
Your rights
You have the right to access the personal data we hold on you, to correct it if it is inaccurate, to request a copy in a portable format, to restrict or object to our processing of it, and to have it deleted. Residents of the European Union, United Kingdom, California, and other jurisdictions with equivalent regulations (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) have additional rights, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@holynations.us from the email address linked to your account. We will respond within 30 days.
How to delete your account
Open Settings inside the app, tap Sign Out, then email privacy@holynations.us with the subject line "Delete my account." We will erase your account record, bookmarks, reading progress, and any usage counters within 30 days of receiving the request. AI provider logs will expire on their own retention schedule, which is typically 30 days.
Security
We use TLS for all network traffic, Firebase's encrypted authentication service for credentials, and least-privilege service accounts for server access. We do not claim to be unhackable — no one honestly can — but we aim to hold your data the way we would want ours held.
International transfers
Because Firebase is a United States service, account data and the counters described above are processed in the United States. If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another region with data-transfer restrictions, you consent to this transfer when you create an account. We rely on Google's Standard Contractual Clauses for this transfer.
Changes to this policy
If we make a material change to how we handle your data, we will post a notice inside the app at least 14 days before the change takes effect. You can always see the "Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after an update means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
Privacy questions, requests, and complaints: privacy@holynations.us. Other questions about the app: hello@holynations.us.