Privacy Policy

1. Welcome

Welcome to BibleInfinity. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

To provide and improve our services, we collect various types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication information
• Profile Data: Optional information such as profile picture, preferred Bible translation, and reading preferences
• Payment Information: For premium subscriptions, we process payment details through secure third-party payment processors (we do not store complete credit card information)

2.2 Usage Data

• Reading Activity: Bible chapters and verses you read, bookmarks, highlights, and notes
• Prayer Requests: Content you share in the prayer feature (may be visible to other community members according to your privacy settings)
• AI Chat History: Conversations with our AI spiritual guidance feature, stored to improve service quality and provide continuity
• Community Interactions: Posts, comments, and interactions within community features
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Analytics Data: App usage patterns, feature interaction, crash reports, and performance metrics

2.3 Location Data

We may collect location data (with your permission) to help you find nearby local churches and faith communities.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

• Providing access to Bible reading, prayer features, and AI spiritual guidance
• Synchronizing your data across multiple devices
• Sending daily devotions, reading plans, and spiritual content according to your preferences

3.2 Premium Features

• Processing and managing premium subscriptions
• Providing premium subscribers with enhanced AI chat access
• Enabling advanced features for paid users

3.3 Communication

• Sending important service announcements and updates
• Responding to your support requests and feedback
• Sending prayer reminders and community notifications (with your consent)

3.4 Improvement and Analytics

• Analyzing usage patterns to improve app features and user experience
• Conducting research to develop new spiritual tools and resources
• Training and improving our AI spiritual guidance system

3.5 Security and Safety

• Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service
• Protecting the security of our users and community
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and limit data sharing to the following situations:

4.1 Service Providers

• Cloud hosting providers (for data storage and synchronization)
• Payment processors (to manage subscription payments)
• Analytics services (for app performance monitoring)
• Customer support platforms

4.2 Community Features

• Prayer requests and community posts you choose to share may be visible to other users according to your privacy settings
• Your profile information may be visible to other community members

4.3 AI Service Providers

• AI chat conversations are processed by our AI service providers to generate responses and improve the service
• We use industry-standard security measures to protect this data

4.4 Legal Requirements

• We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

4.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

Our security measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access to personal data
• Secure cloud infrastructure with backup systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

• You can access, update, or delete your personal information through app settings
• You can export your data (Bible notes, highlights, prayer requests) at any time
• You can completely delete your account

6.2 Account Deletion and Data Destruction

When you decide to delete your account:

• All personal information (name, email, profile data) is permanently deleted
• Your Bible notes, highlights, and bookmarks are completely removed
• Your prayer requests and community interactions are deleted
• Your AI chat history is permanently destroyed
• Account deletion is irreversible and all your data will be completely removed from our systems within 30 days
• Only limited billing information (payment records) may be retained for a maximum of 7 years due to legal obligations
• Anonymized usage statistics (not linked to your personal identity) may be retained for analytical purposes

To delete your account: Use Settings > Account > Delete Account option.

6.3 Communication Preferences

• You can opt out of promotional emails and notifications through app settings
• Essential service communications (account security, subscription status) cannot be disabled

6.4 Location Services

You can disable location access at any time from your device settings.

6.5 Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings (for web version).

6.6 Data Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

7. Children's Privacy

BibleInfinity is designed for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information should contact us.

8. AI Chat Feature Privacy

8.1 Chat Limitations

• Free users: 5 messages per day
• Premium users: More messages than free users but still limited

8.2 Data Usage

• Chat conversations are used to provide personalized spiritual guidance
• Conversations may be analyzed (in anonymized form) to improve AI responses
• We do not share individual chat conversations with third parties other than our AI service providers

8.3 Sensitive Information

• While we strive to keep conversations confidential, avoid sharing extremely sensitive personal information in AI chats
• AI responses are for general guidance only and do not replace professional religious counseling

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities

10. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations:

• Active account data: Retained as long as your account is active
• Deleted account data: All personal data permanently deleted within 30 days
• Legal requirements: Only billing and payment records may be retained for a maximum of 7 years for legal compliance
• Chat history: Completely destroyed upon account deletion
• Analytics data: De-identified and anonymized data may be retained for research purposes

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our app may contain links to external websites, Bible resources, or third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• In-app notifications
• Email announcements
• Updates on our website

The "Effective Date" at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. Your continued use of BibleInfinity after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Regional Privacy Rights

13.1 European Economic Area (EEA) Users - GDPR Rights

If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (the "right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

13.2 California Residents - CCPA Rights

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

13.3 Other Regions

We respect privacy rights under all applicable regional laws and will fulfill requests in accordance with local regulations.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: