Last updated: June 5, 2026

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

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1. Introduction
Damascus ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Damascus app—including prayer tracking, streaks, reflections, community features, and Damascus+ content.
2. Information We Collect
We collect: (1) Account information you provide, such as display name, email, and any optional phone number you add to your profile, when you create an account, use Sign in with Apple, or use Google Sign-In; (2) Prayer and usage data, including prayer sessions, your prayer streak, achievements, highlights and notes (notes are encrypted on our servers), Damascus+ watch history where applicable, and preferences (e.g., notification times); (3) Community-related data if you use friends, camp linking, or leaderboard features; (4) Push notification support data, including a Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) device token stored with your account when you opt into remote notifications, so we can deliver messages you have agreed to receive; (5) Product analytics when enabled in the app's configuration (e.g., Firebase Analytics for engagement and subscription-related events—see your platform documentation; analytics can be disabled in build settings); and (6) Device information (e.g., device type, OS) and app usage as needed to run and improve Damascus. If you grant contact access, Damascus reads contact emails and phone numbers on your device only to help find existing accounts; it does not write to your contacts. We use Firebase (authentication, Firestore, Storage, Cloud Messaging, Analytics) and Google Sign-In, as well as Apple services, in accordance with their privacy policies. Guest users have limited data stored until they create an account.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide and improve Damascus: to maintain your prayer streak and achievements, sync your data across devices, surface daily reflections and content, send you notifications you have opted into (such as daily prayer reminders or streak reminders), deliver remote notifications via FCM when enabled, power community features (e.g., leaderboard, friends, and contact-based friend suggestions), understand how features are used when analytics are enabled, and to fix issues and improve the app. Optional phone numbers and contact-derived lookups are used only to help people connect with friends already using Damascus. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored using Firebase and industry-standard security practices. We take reasonable steps to protect your information; however, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Data may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
5. Data Sharing
We may share information with service providers that help us operate Damascus (e.g., Firebase/Google, Apple), when required by law, or to protect our or others' rights and safety. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their marketing. If you use community features, your display name and relevant stats (e.g., for leaderboard) may be visible as described in the app. Contact information from your address book is used for account matching and suggestion purposes within Damascus and is not written back to your contacts.
6. Your Choices
You can control prayer notification preferences (daily reminder, streak reminders, new content alerts) and reminder times in Settings under Notifications. You can also decline or later revoke contact access in iOS Settings, and you can add, change, or remove your optional phone number in your profile. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us. Account deletion is available in Settings under Privacy and will remove your account and associated data from our systems.
7. Children's Privacy
Damascus is intended for users 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use Damascus or provide any information about yourself to us. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at privacy@damascus.net so we can delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy in the app or by other reasonable means. Your continued use of Damascus after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at privacy@damascus.net.

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SMS and Text Message Communications

Last Updated: [June 5, 2026]

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

1. Introduction

Damascus (we, us, our) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services, including SMS marketing, email marketing, appointment reminders, and website tracking tools. By using our services or opting into our communications, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.

2. Information We Collect

Contact information

We may collect your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you submit forms, book appointments, request information, or otherwise provide it to us.

Communications data

If you opt in, we collect your messaging preferences and maintain records of consent and opt out activity related to SMS and email communications.

Usage and device information

We may use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to collect information about how you use our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interaction data.

Appointment and service data

If you schedule appointments or use our services, we may collect details associated with those interactions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide requested services and customer support
• Send appointment confirmations and reminders
• Send SMS and email communications that you have explicitly consented to receive
• Improve our website and marketing performance using analytics
• Maintain compliance records related to consent and opt outs
• Protect our business and users, including fraud and security monitoring

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience and understand how our website is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share mobile phone numbers, SMS opt in data, or consent information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers

We may share information with trusted vendors who help us deliver services, such as SMS and email delivery, customer support tools, scheduling tools, and analytics providers. These providers may only use information to perform services on our behalf.

Legal and safety

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of Damascus, our users, or others.

Business transfers

If Damascus is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may be transferred as part of that transaction. Any successor will be required to honor this Privacy Policy.

Third party sharing

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

6. Your Choices

SMS opt out

You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After you send STOP, we will send a confirmation message and you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you opt back in.

Email opt out

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email.

Access and correction

You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable law.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a new Last Updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

• Damascus
• Address: 7550 Ramey Rd, Centerburg OH, 43011
• Phone: 740-480-1288
• Email: privacy@damascus.net 

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