Introduction
Welcome to SpiriseBible's Privacy Policy. At SpiriseBible ("we," "our," or "us"), we understand that your privacy is important, especially when using our Bible study app for your spiritual journey. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our digital Bible application and related services.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. When you use our Bible app for daily devotionals, Bible commentary, or any other features, we want you to understand what information we collect and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
When you use our Bible study app, you may provide us with:
- Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Optional information such as your denomination, preferred Bible version, and spiritual interests
- Communication Data: Information you provide when you contact our support team or participate in surveys
- User Content: Notes, highlights, bookmarks, and prayer requests you create within the app
- Preference Settings: Your choices for daily devotionals timing, notification preferences, and reading plans
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access our digital Bible study platform, we automatically collect:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
- Usage Data: Features you use, pages viewed, time spent on different sections, and interaction with Bible commentary
- Log Information: IP address, browser type, ISP, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps
- Analytics Data: Information about how you discover and use our Bible app features
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from:
- Social Media Platforms: If you choose to connect your social media accounts
- Payment Processors: Transaction information if you make purchases (we do not store credit card details)
- Analytics Providers: Aggregated data about app usage patterns
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
2.1 Provide and Improve Our Services
- Deliver personalized daily devotionals based on your preferences
- Sync your Bible study progress across devices
- Provide AI-powered chat responses and Bible commentary recommendations
- Remember your reading position, bookmarks, and highlights
- Improve our app's features and user experience
2.2 Communicate with You
- Send you daily devotionals notifications (if enabled)
- Respond to your support inquiries and prayer requests
- Inform you about new features in our Bible study app
- Send important updates about our services
2.3 Ensure Safety and Security
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
- Monitor and prevent abuse of our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Service
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:
3.1 With Your Consent
We may share your information when you give us explicit permission, such as when you choose to share your testimony or prayer requests with the community.
3.2 Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party services that help us operate our Bible app:
- Cloud storage providers for data backup
- Analytics services to understand app usage
- Email service providers for daily devotionals delivery
- Payment processors for premium features
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.
3.4 Business Transfers
If SpiriseBible is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Security Audits: Periodic reviews of our security practices
- Secure Storage: Your Bible study data is stored on secure, encrypted servers
- Password Protection: We hash and salt all passwords using industry-standard methods
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Access and Update
You can access and update your personal information through your account settings in our Bible study app.
5.2 Delete Your Account
You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at privacy@spirisebible.com.
5.3 Opt-Out Options
- Email Communications: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in any email
- Push Notifications: Disable daily devotionals notifications in your device settings
- Analytics: Opt-out of analytics collection in the app settings
5.4 Data Portability
You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
5.5 Do Not Track
Our Bible app responds to Do Not Track signals from your browser.
6. Children's Privacy
Our Bible study app is designed for users of all ages, including children. For users under 13:
- We require parental consent before creating an account
- We collect minimal information necessary for app functionality
- Parents can review and delete their child's information
- We do not display targeted advertising to children
- Children's accounts have additional privacy protections
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@spirisebible.com.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with GDPR requirements for international data transfers.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide you with our Bible study app services
- Maintain your Bible commentary notes and highlights
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website and digital Bible features
- Provide personalized content recommendations
- Analyze and improve our services
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
- Displaying an in-app notification
Your continued use of our Bible app after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
For users in the European Union, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
12. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA Users)
If you are in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:
- Contract: To provide you with our Bible study app services
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and communicate with you
- Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws
13. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information we collect
- Right to delete your personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@spirisebible.com or call 1-800-XXX-XXXX.