Privacy Policy

Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Bible Gemini: Daily Prayer (“App”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If there are any terms in this privacy policy that you do not agree with, please discontinue use of our App immediately.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of Bible Offline 365: Daily Prayer, whether accessing the App via Android, iOS, or any other platform. It also applies to any related services such as customer support, emails, or interactions via social media.

We understand how important privacy is to our users, particularly when it comes to matters of faith and spirituality. Therefore, we are transparent in how we handle your data and have implemented industry best practices to ensure your safety and privacy.

2. What Information Do We Collect?

We collect limited information to help provide a seamless and personalized experience. We do not sell or rent your data.

A. Information You Provide to Us

  • Email Address (optional): If you choose to create an account or subscribe to newsletters or daily devotional emails.
  • Prayer Notes or Bookmarks: If you use our features for personal journaling, saved verses, or prayer requests.
  • Support Requests: Information you submit when you contact our support team.

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, language, timezone, and unique device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: App open frequency, time spent in different sections (e.g., Devotionals, Audio Bible), crash logs, and performance analytics.
  • Log Files: IP address (anonymized), date/time stamps, and referring sources, used for debugging and analytics.

We do not collect any sensitive personal information (such as religious beliefs or health data), and we do not track your identity unless you explicitly provide your contact information.

3. How Do We Use Your Information?

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To personalize your experience: Show relevant devotionals, prayer reminders, and suggested Bible readings.
  • To provide app functionality: Save your last read chapter, track bookmarks, prayer journal entries, and playback history.
  • To send notifications: If enabled, we send verse of the day, devotionals, or prayer prompts.
  • To improve the App: Analyze anonymized usage patterns to fix bugs and improve features.
  • To communicate with you: Respond to customer support requests or send occasional updates about the app (if opted in).

We never use your content (like prayer notes or bookmarks) for advertising or third-party targeting.

4. Do We Share Your Information With Anyone?

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information. However, in limited cases, we may share your data under the following conditions:

A. Service Providers

We may share non-personal or anonymized data with:

  • Analytics Services (e.g., Firebase, Google Analytics): to understand usage trends.
  • Cloud Storage Providers (e.g., Firebase, AWS): to store your notes, bookmarks, and settings.

All third-party services we use are GDPR and CCPA compliant and bound by confidentiality agreements.

B. Legal Obligations

We may disclose your data if:

  • Required by law or legal process.
  • Necessary to protect and defend our legal rights.
  • Required to comply with national security or law enforcement requirements.

C. Business Transfers

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred. We will notify users before such a change occurs.

5. How Do We Handle Your Audio Files and Offline Usage?

Our app allows you to:

  • Download Bible audio for offline playback.
  • Access devotional texts without internet connection.

We store audio content on your device only with your permission. Audio playback does not track user identity and does not upload usage data unless you are online.

We do not access or collect microphone input or audio recordings from your device.

6. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

A. Access and Portability

You can request a copy of the data we store about you (e.g., email, bookmarks, notes).

B. Correction and Deletion

You may:

  • Edit or delete your prayer notes, bookmarks, or account data in the app.
  • Request full deletion of your user account and associated data by contacting support.

C. Opt-Out

  • Notifications: You can disable daily verse or prayer notifications via your device settings.
  • Emails: You can unsubscribe from devotional or app update emails anytime.

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our app is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us to request deletion.

If a user is under the age of 13, they may only use the app under parental supervision.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary:

  • Anonymous analytics data: up to 24 months.
  • User-generated content (e.g., notes, bookmarks): until you delete the app or request data deletion.
  • Email contact information: until you unsubscribe or request removal.

Backups and archived data are automatically purged after a fixed period unless legally required to retain them longer.

9. Data Security

We take your privacy seriously. To protect your data, we use:

  • Encryption (TLS/HTTPS) for data transmission.
  • Cloud security protocols from Firebase, AWS, or other secure providers.
  • Role-based access controls for internal systems.

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.

10. International Users

Our servers and service providers may be located in the United States or other countries. If you are accessing our app from outside these regions, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not have the same data protection laws.

By using our app, you consent to such transfer.

11. Third-Party Links

Our app may link to external devotional blogs, partner churches, or Bible websites. These sites are not covered by this Privacy Policy. Please review their privacy policies separately.

We are not responsible for the practices or content of third-party services.

12. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

We may offer optional premium features or devotional plans via Apple In-App Purchases or Google Play Billing.

  • We do not store your payment information. All payments are processed securely by Apple or Google.
  • We receive only anonymized subscription status (active, expired) to unlock app features.
  • You can manage your subscription via your Apple ID or Google Play account settings.

13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We do not use cookies in the traditional web sense.

However, we use device-level tracking via Firebase or similar SDKs to:

  • Analyze feature usage
  • Understand user engagement
  • Deliver crash reports and fix bugs

This data is anonymized and never used to track individual behavior across other apps.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the latest revision.

If we make material changes, we will notify you via:

  • App update notes
  • In-app message
  • Email (if applicable)

Your continued use of the app after such notice means you accept the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us: https://forms.gle/xwQARSJrAu4G7tJ29