1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Email address (for account creation and authentication)
- Display name (optional, for personalization)
- Authentication data through Firebase Auth
- Sermon notes (user-generated content synced via Cloud Firestore)
Local Device Storage
- Downloaded offline Bible translations (stored locally on your device only)
- App preferences and settings
- Cached daily verses for quick access
Usage Data
- App interactions and usage patterns
- Search queries within the app
- Reading progress and preferences
- Favorite verses and notes
- Sermon notes and annotations
- Daily verse notification preferences and scheduling data
- Chat conversations with AI assistants (synced via Cloud Firestore when signed in)
- Chat history and conversation sessions
- Bible version preferences and reading settings
- Theme preferences and UI customization
Analytics and Crash Reporting
- Anonymous usage analytics to improve the app
- Crash reports to identify and fix technical issues
- No personally identifiable information is included in analytics
- Configuration analytics (anonymous app performance metrics)
- Firebase Remote Config usage patterns (anonymous)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our service
- Authenticate your account
- Sync your data across devices
- Improve app functionality and user experience
- Provide customer support
- Analyze app usage patterns to enhance features
- Process AI-powered Bible study requests
- Manage dynamic app configuration and feature rollouts
- Send daily verse notifications (when enabled)
3. Data Storage and Security
- Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud)
- We implement industry-standard security measures
- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties
- Analytics collection is disabled by default on Android for families compliance
- Advertising ID collection is disabled across all platforms
4. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Export your data (data portability)
Account Deletion
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through the app's user management screen. This action is permanent and cannot be undone.
5. Payment Information
- We use Stripe for processing donations
- We do not store your payment card information
- Payment data is handled securely by Stripe according to their privacy policy
- We may receive confirmation of donations for acknowledgment purposes
6. AI Data Processing
- Bible study queries are sent to third-party AI service providers for processing
- No personal identifying information is included in AI requests
- Chat conversations are stored securely in Cloud Firestore for history and sync features
- Chat history can be deleted at any time from within the app
- Third-party AI providers may have their own data processing policies
- We use industry-standard AI services to provide Bible exploration features
7. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, analytics, crash reporting, and remote configuration
- AI Service Providers: AI-powered Bible exploration and study features
- Stripe: Payment processing for donations
- Bible Content Providers: Bible text, translations, and search functionality
8. Data Retention
- We retain your data as long as your account is active
- Deleted accounts and data are permanently removed from our systems
- Some data may be retained for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is designed for users 13 and older. For children under 13, we recommend parental supervision and guidance during Bible study sessions. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: