Privacy Policy

Effective Date:

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide:

• Account Information: Email address, password, name, birthday, gender
• Spiritual Preferences: Areas of spiritual focus for personalized content recommendations
• User-Generated Content: Bible study notes, reflections, SOAP studies, saved verses, and personal collections
• Communication Preferences: Notification settings and contact preferences

Automatically Collected Information:

• Usage Analytics: App features used, session duration, content interactions
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version, unique identifiers
• Performance Data: Crash reports, error logs, and app performance metrics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following legitimate purposes:

• Core App Functionality: Provide personalized Bible verse recommendations and spiritual content
• Data Synchronization: Sync your content and preferences across multiple devices
• Communication: Send daily verse notifications and important app updates (with your consent)
• App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance functionality and user experience
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: For optional features like notifications and personalized recommendations
• Contract Performance: To provide the app services you've requested
• Legitimate Interest: For app improvement, security, and customer support
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Firebase/Google Cloud for secure hosting, authentication, and data storage
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety and Security: To protect our rights, property, or safety of our users
• Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice)
• Aggregated Data: Anonymous, aggregated usage statistics for app improvement

5. Data Security and Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest (AES-256)
• Access Controls: Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis
• Authentication: Secure user authentication through Firebase Auth
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data Backup: Secure, encrypted backups with restricted access

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Data Portability: Export your Bible study content and personal data
• Withdraw Consent: Opt out of optional features and communications
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, contact us at thestillapp@outlook.com

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure adequate protection through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for international transfers
• Service providers with adequate data protection certifications
• Compliance with applicable international privacy frameworks

9. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

• Active Accounts: While your account remains active and for 30 days after deletion
• Legal Requirements: As required by applicable laws and regulations
• Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained for app improvement
• Backup Systems: Data in backup systems is automatically purged within 90 days

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for app functionality and security
• Analytics: To understand app usage and improve performance
• No Third-Party Advertising: We do not use advertising networks or behavioral tracking

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
• Right to delete personal information (with certain exceptions)
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

• Notify you via email for material changes
• Post updates in the app with the new effective date
• Provide 30 days notice for significant changes
• Maintain previous versions for your reference