Data Processing Addendum
Our commitment to GDPR compliance and enterprise-grade data protection
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
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1. Definitions
"Controller" means the entity (you, the customer) that determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.
"Processor" means MyFaithPlanner, which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
"Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including but not limited to user journal entries, prayer requests, account information, and usage data.
"Processing" means any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, storage, retrieval, use, disclosure, or deletion.
"Data Protection Laws" means all applicable data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and equivalent regulations.
"Subprocessor" means any third party appointed by MyFaithPlanner to process Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
2. Scope & Purpose
This Data Processing Addendum ("DPA") forms part of the Terms of Service between you (the "Controller") and MyFaithPlanner (the "Processor").
This DPA applies to:
- All Personal Data processed by MyFaithPlanner on your behalf
 - Both free and premium subscription tiers
 - Individual users, churches, and organizations using our service
 
3. Data Controller Obligations
As the Controller, you agree to:
- Ensure you have a lawful basis for processing Personal Data
 - Provide adequate privacy notices to data subjects
 - Obtain necessary consents where required by law
 - Only instruct MyFaithPlanner to process data in accordance with Data Protection Laws
 - Ensure that any data you submit to our service is accurate and up-to-date
 
4. Data Processor Obligations
MyFaithPlanner agrees to:
- Process Personal Data only on documented instructions from you
 - Ensure that authorized personnel are bound by confidentiality obligations
 - Implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures
 - Only engage Subprocessors with your prior consent (see Section 5)
 - Assist you in responding to data subject requests
 - Assist you in ensuring compliance with Data Protection Laws
 - Delete or return all Personal Data upon termination of service
 - Make available all information necessary to demonstrate compliance
 
5. Subprocessors
MyFaithPlanner engages the following Subprocessors to provide our service:
Current Subprocessors
Supabase, Inc.
Purpose: Database hosting, authentication, and storage
Location: United States
Certification: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR compliant
Vercel Inc.
Purpose: Application hosting and content delivery
Location: United States
Certification: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR compliant
Stripe, Inc.
Purpose: Payment processing
Location: United States
Certification: PCI DSS Level 1, SOC 2 Type II
Hugging Face, Inc.
Purpose: AI model inference for reflections and Q&A
Location: United States
Note: No Personal Data is stored by this provider; only anonymized text is sent for processing
Sentry (Functional Software, Inc.)
Purpose: Error tracking and performance monitoring
Location: United States
Certification: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR compliant
Note: PII is scrubbed before sending to Sentry
Vercel Analytics
Purpose: Privacy-friendly website analytics
Location: United States
Note: No personal identifiers or cookies; aggregated data only
Subprocessor Changes
We will notify you at least 30 days in advance before adding or replacing any Subprocessor. You may object to the use of a new Subprocessor on reasonable grounds relating to data protection. Notification will be sent to your registered email address.
6. Security Measures
MyFaithPlanner implements the following technical and organizational measures:
Encryption
- TLS 1.3 for data in transit
 - AES-256 encryption at rest
 - Encrypted database backups
 
Access Controls
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
 - Multi-factor authentication
 - Principle of least privilege
 
Monitoring
- 24/7 security monitoring
 - Intrusion detection systems
 - Regular vulnerability scanning
 
Data Isolation
- Row-level security in database
 - Logical data separation
 - Secure API authentication
 
7. Data Subject Rights
MyFaithPlanner will assist you in fulfilling data subject requests under GDPR and other privacy laws:
- Right of Access: Users can export their data via account settings
 - Right to Rectification: Users can edit their information directly in the app
 - Right to Erasure: Users can delete their account and all associated data
 - Right to Data Portability: Export feature provides data in JSON/PDF format
 - Right to Object: Users can opt-out of analytics and marketing communications
 - Right to Restrict Processing: Available via support request
 
To exercise these rights, users can visit their account settings or submit a request via our Privacy Request Form.
8. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a personal data breach, MyFaithPlanner will:
- Notify you without undue delay and within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach
 - Provide details of the nature of the breach, affected data, and potential consequences
 - Describe measures taken or proposed to address the breach
 - Provide a point of contact for further information
 - Cooperate with you to notify affected data subjects if required by law
 
Security Contact: security@myfaithplanner.com
For urgent security matters, please also review our security.txt file.
9. Audit Rights
You have the right to audit MyFaithPlanner's compliance with this DPA. We provide:
- Annual SOC 2 Type II reports (available upon request for enterprise customers)
 - Documentation of security measures and policies
 - Subprocessor compliance certifications
 - On-site audits (by appointment, for enterprise customers)
 
To request audit documentation or schedule an audit, contact: compliance@myfaithplanner.com
10. Data Retention & Deletion
Retention Schedule:
- Active Users: Data retained for the duration of your subscription
 - After Cancellation: Data preserved for 90 days to allow reactivation
 - After 90 Days: Account converts to free tier (read-only access)
 - After Deletion Request: All data permanently deleted within 30 days
 - Backups: Encrypted backups retained for 30 days, then automatically purged
 - Logs: Application logs retained for 90 days, then automatically purged
 - Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
 
11. International Data Transfers
Personal Data is primarily processed and stored in the United States. For transfers from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to the US, we rely on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
 - Adequacy decisions where available
 - Additional safeguards including encryption and access controls
 
Upon request, we can provide copies of our Standard Contractual Clauses and transfer impact assessments.
Contact Information
Data Protection Officer: privacy@myfaithplanner.com
Security Team: security@myfaithplanner.com
Compliance Team: compliance@myfaithplanner.com
General Support: support@myfaithplanner.com
Questions About Data Processing?
Our team is here to help with any questions about how we protect your data.