Last updated: 27/05/2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Miguel Angel Anazco ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use the Hesed mobile application ("the App"), available on iOS and Android.
By using Hesed, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
1.1 Account Information
When you create an account using Sign in with Apple or Sign in with Google, we receive:
- Your name (if you choose to share it)
- Your email address (or Apple's private relay address)
- Your unique account identifier
We do not have access to your password or any additional information from your Apple or Google account beyond what is listed above.
1.2 Content You Create Within the App
We store the content you generate within Hesed on our servers, including:
- Personal notes and journaling
- Saved prayers
- Conversations with our AI assistant
- Your usage progress (completed studies, unlocked symbols, streaks)
This content is private and tied solely to your account.
1.3 Usage Information
We automatically collect data about how you use the App:
- Screens visited and actions taken
- Frequency and duration of sessions
- Device type, operating system, and App version
- Anonymous device identifiers
1.4 Subscription Information
To manage your premium subscription, we store:
- Your subscription status (active, in trial, canceled)
- Start and renewal dates
- Transaction identifier
We do not store your credit card information or payment details. Payment processing is handled exclusively by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store).
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2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the App's functionality
- Process your interactions with our AI assistant
- Personalize your experience and recommend relevant content
- Improve the App through usage analytics
- Manage your subscription
- Communicate with you about updates, changes, or technical support
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3. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
To operate Hesed, we share necessary information with the following providers:
3.1 Anthropic (Claude API)
Conversations you have with Hesed's AI assistant are processed by Anthropic's API. The content of your messages is sent to their servers to generate responses. Anthropic processes this data according to its own privacy policy: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy
3.2 Firebase (Google)
We use Firebase for authentication, data storage, and analytics. Firebase's privacy policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
3.3 Mixpanel
We use Mixpanel for App usage analytics. Mixpanel receives anonymized usage events tied to an internal user identifier. Mixpanel's privacy policy: https://mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy
3.4 RevenueCat
RevenueCat manages your subscription status and purchase validation. RevenueCat's privacy policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
3.5 Apple and Google
Purchase transactions are processed by Apple (App Store) and Google (Play Store) under their respective privacy policies.
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4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
Your information is stored on secure servers operated by Firebase (Google Cloud). We implement reasonable technical security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and restricted access controls.
No system is completely secure. While we make reasonable efforts to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
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5. DATA RETENTION
We retain your information for as long as your account remains active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information and associated content within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law or necessary to resolve disputes.
Anonymous analytics data may be retained in aggregated form for statistical product improvement.
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6. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access the information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Request export of your information in a portable format
- Withdraw your consent to our use of your information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: hesed.app@gmail.com
6.1 California Residents (CCPA)
If you reside in California, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
6.2 European Union, United Kingdom, and Other Jurisdictions
If you reside in the EU, UK, or other jurisdictions with applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR or UK GDPR), you have additional rights including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
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7. CHILDREN AND MINORS
Hesed is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact us at hesed.app@gmail.com
This App complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
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8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this document reflects when the policy was last revised.
Your continued use of the App after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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9. CONTACT
For questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: hesed.app@gmail.com
Responsible Party: Miguel Angel Anazco
Country: Argentina
Last updated: 27/05/2026
Welcome to Hesed. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Hesed mobile application ("the App"), operated by Miguel Angel Anazco ("we," "us," or "our").
By downloading, installing, or using Hesed, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
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1. DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICE
Hesed is a Bible study and Christian spiritual formation application. It offers AI-generated Bible studies, devotionals, an AI conversational assistant, and personal tracking tools.
The App is available on iOS and Android.
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2. ELIGIBILITY
You must be at least 13 years old to use Hesed. If you are under 18 years of age, you must have permission from your parent or legal guardian to use the App.
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3. USER ACCOUNT
3.1 To access Hesed's content, you must create an account using Sign in with Apple or Sign in with Google.
3.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account access. Do not share your credentials with third parties.
3.3 You are responsible for all activity performed under your account.
3.4 Notify us immediately at hesed.app@gmail.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
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4. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION
4.1 Hesed offers a premium subscription priced at USD 6.99 per week, with a free 7-day trial period.
4.2 During the trial period, you may cancel at no cost. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, the subscription will automatically renew and the first payment will be charged.
4.3 The subscription renews automatically each week until canceled.
4.4 You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple or Google account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
4.5 No refunds are issued for unused partial periods, except where required by applicable law.
4.6 Prices may change. We will notify you with reasonable advance notice of any price changes.
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5. USER CONTENT
5.1 You retain sole ownership of the content you create within Hesed (notes, journaling, prayers, conversations).
5.2 By using the App, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to store and process your content solely for the purpose of providing the service to you.
5.3 We do not use your personal content to train AI models.
5.4 We do not publish or share your content with other users.
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6. ACCEPTABLE USE
You agree not to:
- Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purposes
- Attempt to access accounts or data belonging to other users
- Attempt to hack, interfere with, or overload the App's functionality
- Use the App to generate offensive, illegal, defamatory, or rights-violating content
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code
- Resell, redistribute, or commercialize access to the App
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
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7. AI-GENERATED CONTENT
7.1 Hesed uses artificial intelligence models (Anthropic Claude) to generate Bible studies, devotionals, and chat responses.
7.2 AI-generated content is produced automatically and may contain errors, theological inaccuracies, or incomplete information. It does not replace the counsel of qualified pastors, spiritual leaders, or rigorous academic study of Scripture.
7.3 We are not responsible for spiritual, doctrinal, or personal decisions you make based solely on content generated by the App.
7.4 Biblical interpretation is a personal and communal act. We encourage you to discuss Hesed's content with your pastor, your faith community, and other trusted sources.
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8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
8.1 All content, design, brand, logos, text, graphics, and software within Hesed are the property of Miguel Angel Anazco or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.
8.2 We grant you a personal, limited, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App under these Terms.
8.3 You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or commercially exploit any element of the App without our written consent.
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9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
9.1 Hesed is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not warrant that the App will be error-free, uninterrupted, or meet specific expectations.
9.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the App.
9.3 Our total aggregate liability, under any circumstances, shall not exceed the amount you paid to Hesed in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
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10. TERMINATION
10.1 You may stop using Hesed at any time by deleting the App from your device and canceling your subscription.
10.2 We may suspend or terminate your access to the App if you violate these Terms or if we cease operating the service.
10.3 If we terminate your account due to a violation of Terms, you are not entitled to a refund for any unused period.
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11. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or by email. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
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12. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
12.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Argentina.
12.2 Any dispute shall be resolved before the ordinary courts of the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina, with all parties waiving any other jurisdiction that might otherwise apply.
12.3 If you reside in a jurisdiction where local consumer protection laws apply mandatorily to your use of the App, those laws will apply alongside these Terms to the extent required.
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13. CONTACT
For questions regarding these Terms, contact us at:
Email: hesed.app@gmail.com
Responsible Party: Miguel Angel Anazco
Country: Argentina