1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account with GoBible, we collect:

• Email address - Required for account creation and communication
• Full name - Used for personalization and account identification
• Profile picture - Optional, for account customization
• Authentication data - Securely managed through our authentication providers

Usage Information

To improve your experience, we may collect:

• Bible reading progress - Chapters read, bookmarks, highlights
• Study preferences - Bible translations, study plans, notes
• App usage patterns - Features used, time spent, navigation patterns
• Device information - Operating system, app version, device model
• AI interactions - Topic searches, verse discoveries (anonymized)
• Community engagement - Leaderboard participation, achievements

Payment Information

For premium subscriptions, we collect:

• Payment processing - Handled securely by Stripe (PCI compliant)
• Billing information - Name, email, country (no credit card details stored)
• Subscription status - Active/inactive, plan type
• Transaction history - For account management and support

Social Authentication

When using social login (Google, Apple), we receive:

• Basic profile information (name, email, profile picture)
• Authentication tokens (securely stored and managed)
• No access to your social media posts or contacts

2. How We Use Your Information

Core App Functionality

• Provide and maintain the GoBible service
• Authenticate your account and ensure security
• Save your reading progress and preferences
• Sync your data across devices

Personalization and AI Features

• Customize your Bible study experience
• Recommend relevant content and study materials
• Provide AI-powered study insights and topic discovery
• Generate personalized verse analytics and insights
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Enhance community features based on engagement

Communication

• Send important account and service notifications
• Provide customer support when requested
• Share app updates and new features (optional)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Limited Sharing

We may share information only in these specific circumstances:

• Service Providers - Trusted partners who help us operate the app (authentication, cloud storage, analytics)
• Legal Requirements - When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety and Security - To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
• Business Transfers - In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)

Third-Party Services

GoBible integrates with:

• Supabase - For secure data storage and authentication
• Google Services - For Google OAuth authentication
• Apple Services - For Apple Sign-In authentication
• Stripe - For secure payment processing (PCI DSS compliant)
• OpenAI - For AI-powered features (data anonymized)
• Analytics Services - For app improvement (anonymized data only)

AI and Machine Learning

When using AI features:

• Your queries are processed to provide relevant Bible insights
• Personal identifiers are removed before AI processing
• AI responses are not stored with your personal information
• You can opt out of AI features at any time

4. Data Storage and Security

Security Measures

• Encryption - All data transmitted and stored is encrypted
• Secure Authentication - Industry-standard OAuth and token-based security
• Access Controls - Strict access controls and monitoring
• Regular Security Audits - Ongoing security assessments and improvements

Data Location

Your data is stored securely in cloud infrastructure provided by Supabase, with servers located in secure data centers with appropriate privacy protections.

5. Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights:

• Access - Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification - Correct inaccurate personal data
• Erasure - Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction - Limit processing of your personal data
• Portability - Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Object - Object to certain processing of your data
• Automated Decision-Making - Opt out of automated processing

CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know - What personal information we collect and how it's used
• Delete - Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out - Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Non-Discrimination - Equal service regardless of privacy choices

General Privacy Rights

All users have the right to:

• Access - View all personal data we have about you
• Update - Modify your account information and preferences
• Delete - Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export - Download your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent - Opt out of optional data collection
• Data Minimization - We only collect necessary data

Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through the app settings. This will permanently remove:

• Your account information and profile
• All saved reading progress and notes
• Preferences and personalization data
• Any other personal data associated with your account

6. Children's Privacy

GoBible is designed for users of all ages with appropriate safeguards:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent
• Premium features require users to be 18+ or have parental consent
• AI features have content filtering for age-appropriate responses
• Community features have moderation for safe interactions

For users between 13-17:

• We recommend parental supervision and consent
• Certain features may be restricted
• Parents can request account information or deletion

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without proper consent, we will delete it immediately.

7. International Users

GoBible is available worldwide. If you are accessing the app from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where our service providers operate.

We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and maintain the same level of protection described in this privacy policy.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies - Required for app functionality and security
• Analytics Cookies - Help us understand app usage (anonymized)
• Preference Cookies - Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect app functionality.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Account Data - Kept while your account is active
• Usage Analytics - Anonymized after 90 days
• Deleted Accounts - Removed within 30 days of deletion request
• Legal Requirements - Some data may be retained for legal compliance
• Backup Systems - Deleted from backups within 90 days

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will:

• Notify you of significant changes through the app or email
• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Provide at least 30 days notice for material changes
• Continue to protect your data according to the updated policy