Privacy Policy.

About

Who we are.

Lifted is developed and operated by Gary Parkinson. If you have any questions about this policy, you can use the contact form below.

Data

What information we collect.

We collect the following information when you use Lifted:

• Account information — your name and email address when you sign in via Microsoft, Apple, or Google authentication
• Prayer requests — the prayer requests you create, including titles, descriptions, categories and contacts you enter
• Group data — if you use prayer groups, we store group membership, group prayers, comments and prayer activity
• Profile picture (optional) — if you upload a profile picture, we store it on our servers so it can be shown next to your name in prayer groups, comments, and prayer activity. You can change or remove it at any time in Settings → Profile.
• Device tokens — a push notification token (provided by Apple APNs or Google FCM) is collected and stored to enable push notifications. This token identifies your device but does not identify you personally.
• Subscription status — if you purchase a paid plan, we record which plan tier you are on (Lifted Groups or Lifted Community), so the app can unlock the correct group and member limits. We never see or store your payment card details.
• Usage data — basic app usage information to help us fix bugs and improve the app

Use

How we use your information.

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate the Lifted app and its features
• Sync your prayer requests across your devices
• Enable prayer group functionality so members can share requests
• Display your profile picture alongside your name in prayer groups (if you've chosen to upload one)
• Send push notifications to notify you of new group prayer activity, comments, and prayer updates
• Apply the correct plan limits (Lifted Free, Lifted Groups, or Lifted Community) to your account
• Improve the app and fix issues
• Respond to your support requests

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your prayer requests for advertising purposes.

Notifications

Push notifications.

Lifted uses push notifications to alert you when group members add prayer requests, leave comments, or pray for a request. To deliver notifications we use:

• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) — used on both iOS and Android to deliver push notifications. FCM is a service provided by Google. A device token is sent to our servers and used solely to deliver notifications to your device.

You can disable push notifications at any time in your device settings. Disabling notifications does not affect your ability to use the app.

Device tokens are deleted from our servers when you sign out of the app or delete your account.

Storage

Where your data is stored.

Your data is stored securely on Microsoft Azure servers located in Denmark. Prayer requests are also cached locally on your device using SQLite for offline access. Authentication is handled by Microsoft Entra. Push notifications are delivered via Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM).

Groups

Prayer groups.

Prayer groups are shared spaces. When you join or create a group, any prayer requests you add to that group are visible to all current and future members of that group. Your display name is shown alongside everything you post.

You should treat group prayer requests with the same discretion you would any sensitive personal matter shared in a faith community. Do not share information about third parties — such as prayer requests on behalf of others — without their knowledge or consent.

Group administrators can remove members and delete prayers. If you leave a group, your prayers may remain visible to remaining members unless explicitly deleted beforehand. If you want your prayers removed from a group, delete them before leaving.

Lifted is not responsible for how other group members use or share information posted within a group. Choose your groups carefully and only join groups where you trust the other members.

Billing

Subscriptions.

Lifted offers three plans: a free tier (Lifted Free), and two paid tiers (Lifted Groups and Lifted Community) available on monthly or annual subscriptions. Paid plans unlock higher limits for how many groups you can create, join, and how many members those groups may have — details are shown on the Pricing page and in Plans & Subscriptions.

Subscription payments are processed by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store). We do not see or store your payment details. Subscription status is managed via RevenueCat, which tells the app which tier you are entitled to.

Retention

Data retention.

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data and prayer requests will be removed from our servers within 30 days. Device tokens are deleted immediately upon sign-out or account deletion. Group prayers you have added may be retained in anonymised form if other group members have interacted with them.

Rights

Your rights.

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Export your prayer data

To exercise any of these rights, use the contact form below.

Account

Deleting your account and data.

You can permanently delete your Lifted account and all associated data directly from within the app. Go to Settings → Forget Me / Delete Account. This will immediately remove your account, all your prayer requests, group memberships, device tokens, your profile picture, and any other personal data from our servers. This action is permanent and cannot be undone.

If you'd like to remove just your profile picture without deleting your account, you can do so at any time in Settings → Profile.

If you are unable to access the app, you can also request account deletion using the contact form below and we will process your request within 30 days.

Children

Children's privacy.

Lifted 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 using the form below and we will delete it promptly.

Changes

Changes to this policy.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.