**Last Updated: July 23, 2026**
## Introduction
Welcome to Bible Stories and Verses ("the App," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you use our mobile application.
By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
## Information We Collect
### Information You Provide Directly
- **Account Information** (if applicable): If the App offers account creation, we may collect your name, email address, and password.
- **User Preferences**: Bookmarks, favorite verses, reading plans, highlighted passages, and notes you create within the App.
- **Feedback and Support Requests**: Information you provide when contacting us for support or submitting feedback.
### Information Collected Automatically
- **Usage Data**: How you interact with the App, including features used, screens viewed, and time spent in the App.
- **Device Information**: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- **Log Data**: IP address, crash reports, and diagnostic information to help us improve app performance.
### Information from Third Parties
If you choose to sign in using a third-party service (such as Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In), we may receive basic profile information from that service, subject to your privacy settings with that provider.
## How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the App
- Save and sync your bookmarks, favorites, and reading progress
- Improve, personalize, and expand the App's features
- Understand and analyze how you use the App
- Communicate with you, including for customer support
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations
## Data Storage and Security
- Your preferences and saved content may be stored locally on your device and/or securely on our servers or third-party cloud services (such as Apple iCloud) if sync features are enabled.
- We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- No method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
## Third-Party Services
The App may use third-party services that collect information used to identify you, including but not limited to:
- **Analytics providers** (e.g., Apple App Analytics, Firebase Analytics) to help us understand app usage
- **Crash reporting tools** to help identify and fix bugs
- **Advertising partners** (if the App displays ads) to deliver relevant advertisements
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.
## Bible Content and Licensing
Scripture text and translations used within the App may be licensed from third-party Bible publishers or sourced from public domain translations. Any usage data related to specific translations accessed is used solely to improve your in-app experience.
## Children's Privacy
The App is intended for a general audience and is family-friendly. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction) without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
## Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
### California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion.
### European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed above and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
## Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
## Push Notifications
If you opt in to receive push notifications (such as a "Verse of the Day"), you can disable these at any time through your device settings.
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
## Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: bhavinkpatel1990@gmail.comÂ