Privacy Policy for Precept Study Bible

Last updated: September 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how **Precept Study Bible** ("we", "us", or "our"), available under the package name `com.preceptbible.study`, collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our mobile application.

By downloading or using the app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect and Store

 a. Data Stored Locally on Your Device

Precept Study Bible is designed to function offline and keep your personal study experience private. The following information is stored strictly on your device using local storage (`SharedPreferences` / local database):

User Preferences: Reading display settings, font sizing, theme preferences (light/dark mode), and audio playback settings.

Custom Precepts & Divine Name Substitutions: Custom word substitutions (such as divine names) configured within scriptures.

Topics, Notes & Highlights: Bookmarked verses, study topics, and personal notes you create.

This data remains on your device and is not sold or shared with external parties.

b. Automatically Collected Information (Third-Party Services)

The app uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify your device or serve advertisements.

Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads SDK):

To support the ongoing maintenance and development of the app, we use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may automatically collect and process certain data, including:

- Advertising ID (Google Advertising ID / GAID)

- IP address (approximate location)

- Device identifiers, device model, operating system version

- App interaction, ad views, clicks, and diagnostic performance data

For more details on how Google collects and uses your data, please review:

- [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)

- [How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services](https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites)

2. How We Use the Information

We use the information collected to:

- Provide offline and online Bible scripture reading and audio narration.

- Preserve your saved study topics, bookmarks, and precept word replacements.

- Display relevant, non-intrusive advertisements via Google AdMob.

- Monitor app stability, prevent fraud, and optimize performance.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and services for:

- Ad serving and monetization (Google AdMob)

- Text-to-Speech synthesis (system TTS engine)

These third parties have access to your device identifiers only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

4. Children’s Privacy

Precept Study Bible does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

5. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. Personal notes and study preferences are stored locally on your device. Any network transmissions (such as scripture fetching or ad requests) use industry-standard HTTPS encryption.

6. User Rights and Data Deletion

Since your bookmarks, topics, and notes are stored locally on your device, you have full control over your data:

- You can edit or delete your topics and notes anytime from within the app.

- Clearing the app cache/data or uninstalling the app permanently removes all locally stored preferences and data from your device.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: fahad.dev2024@gmail.com