Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Black Layers collects, uses, and protects your information across all our apps.

Updated January 27, 2025Effective Globally

Company Information

Black Layers

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Our Applications

DreamscapeARRIVSakeenaBible ChatsVirtual Try Room AIAdCloseDirectPads

Information We Collect

General (All Apps)

  • Email address (when you contact us for support)
  • Device information (iOS version, device model)
  • Anonymized app usage statistics
  • Crash reports and error logs

Dreamscape — AI Dream Interpreter

  • Voice recordings: Transcribed on-device via Apple SFSpeechRecognizer — no audio stored or transmitted
  • Dream journal: Stored locally on your device using SwiftData — never uploaded automatically
  • Dream transcriptions: Text only sent to Groq API for AI interpretation — no identifying info attached
  • Analytics: Anonymous feature events via Mixpanel — never dream content
  • Crash reports: Anonymous data via Sentry — no personal data attached
  • Subscription: Managed via RevenueCat — no payment details stored by us

Local-first: Dream content is never used for advertising, never sold, and never stored on our servers. Deleting the app removes all your data.

Sakeena — Islamic Prayer Companion

  • Location: Used only to calculate prayer times and Qibla direction — processed locally on your device
  • Usage data: Anonymized app statistics to improve user experience
  • Crash reports: Technical crash information to fix bugs

Local Processing: Unlike many other prayer apps, Sakeena performs all calculations locally. We do not track your location history or store movement patterns.

ARRIV — Property Rental Platform

Host Data

  • Property addresses, descriptions, amenities, photos
  • Pricing, availability calendars, booking settings
  • Listing stats, booking history, revenue information
  • Host ratings and performance metrics
  • Earnings and payout information

Guest Data

  • Search history and saved searches
  • Booking preferences and filters
  • Booking history and past stays
  • Check-in and check-out information
  • Full name, email, phone number
  • Payment information (via Stripe)

Data Security: All data stored on Firebase (Google Cloud). Payments via Stripe with full encryption. No data shared with advertisers or data brokers.

Bible Chats — Spiritual Guidance

  • Prayer journal entries (stored locally)
  • Bible reading progress and study plans
  • AI chat history (anonymized)
  • Subscription and feature usage

AI Chat: All conversations are processed securely and anonymized. Your spiritual data is never shared or sold.

Virtual Try Room AI — Fashion

  • Photos uploaded for virtual try-on (not stored permanently)
  • Clothing images for AI processing
  • Generated results (saved to favorites only if you choose)
  • Usage credits and subscription info

AI Processing: Original photos are not stored on our servers after processing is complete.

AdClose — Ad Blocker

  • Blocked ad statistics (local only)
  • Filter list preferences
  • Safari extension usage data

DirectPads — Real Estate

  • Search preferences and saved searches
  • Favorite properties (local only)
  • Location data (when permitted)
  • Property viewing history

Third-Party Services

Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)

  • User authentication and account management
  • Cloud database and secure file storage
  • Real-time synchronization and analytics

Stripe — Payment Processing

  • Secure, PCI DSS compliant payment processing
  • Card information encrypted — we never store full card details
  • Refund and subscription management

AI Providers

  • Groq API (Dreamscape): Dream text only — no audio, no identity
  • Bible Chats AI: Spiritual guidance, anonymized and secure
  • Virtual Try Room: Photo processing — originals deleted after use

Data Sharing

✓ We Never Share

  • Personal data with advertisers
  • User data with data brokers
  • Photos or AI-generated images
  • Prayer journals or spiritual notes
  • Bible study or devotional content

⚠ Limited Sharing

  • Anonymized analytics with Apple App Store
  • Crash reports for stability improvement
  • Legal compliance when required by law
  • Booking info between ARRIV hosts and guests
  • Payment processing with Stripe (encrypted)

Data Security

Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Secure Firebase / Google Cloud infrastructure
  • Regular security audits
  • Local data storage for sensitive content
  • PCI DSS compliant payment processing

Access Controls

  • Limited employee access
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Automated data deletion after processing
  • Privacy-first architecture
  • ID verification for ARRIV hosts

Your Privacy Rights

Access & Control

  • Request access to your data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your personal data
  • Export your data
  • Remove property listings (ARRIV)

App Controls

  • Disable analytics in app settings
  • Revoke photo or location permissions
  • Manage subscription and credits
  • Delete journals and notes
  • Close your account or uninstall

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our apps are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us data, contact us immediately.

Age Requirements

  • ARRIV: Must be 18+ to book or list properties
  • Dreamscape, Bible Chats, Virtual Try Room AI: Must be 13+
  • AdClose, DirectPads, Sakeena: Must be 13+

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with applicable privacy laws including:

PIPEDA (Canada)GDPR (EU)CCPA (California)COPPA (USA)

Contact Us

Privacy questions answered within 48 hours

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Email inquiries: Within 48 hours

Data requests: Within 30 days

Urgent matters: Within 24 hours

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