1. Information We Collect

Bible Chat+ collects minimal information to improve your Scripture reading experience:

Analytics Data

We collect anonymous usage analytics to help us understand how the app is used and improve the experience:

• App usage statistics (sessions, screen views, crashes)
• Device information (device type, OS version, app version)
• General location (country/region level only)
• Feature usage (verses read, plans completed, searches made)
• Performance metrics (app load times, crash reports)

AI Conversations

When you use the Bible Ask feature:

• Your questions are sent to our AI service to generate responses
• Conversations may be used to improve the AI's biblical knowledge
• No personal identification is attached to these conversations

What We Don't Collect

We do NOT collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number) unless voluntarily provided
• Precise location data
• Contact lists or personal files
• Financial information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

• App Improvement: Understanding how users interact with Scripture reading features
• Performance Monitoring: Identifying and resolving crashes and technical issues
• AI Enhancement: Improving the quality of Bible-related responses
• Feature Development: Learning which features are helpful to guide future updates

3. Data Storage and Security

Local Data Storage

The app stores the following data locally on your device:

• Bible translations you've downloaded
• Reading preferences and app settings
• Bookmarks, highlights, and personal notes
• Devotional plan progress

This local data stays on your device unless you choose to back it up.

Cloud Data

Analytics and AI conversation data is:

• Stored securely on third-party servers
• Protected using industry-standard encryption
• Subject to standard data retention policies

4. Third-Party Services

Bible Chat+ integrates with the following third-party services:

Analytics Services

We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics, governed by Google's privacy policy.

AI Services

We use AI services to power the Bible Ask feature. Questions and responses are processed according to the AI provider's privacy policies.

Bible Content

Bible translations are sourced from licensed providers and stored locally on your device.

5. In-App Purchases & Subscriptions

Bible Chat+ offers optional subscription donations to support our mission:

• Payment Processing: All payments are processed securely through the Apple App Store. We do not collect, store, or have access to your payment information, credit card details, or billing address.
• Subscription Management: Subscriptions are managed entirely through your Apple ID account. You can view, modify, or cancel your subscription at any time through your device's Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
• Purchase Records: We receive confirmation of subscription status (active/inactive) to acknowledge your support, but no financial details are shared with us.
• Refunds: All refund requests must be made through Apple. We cannot process refunds directly.

For more information about how Apple handles your payment data, please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy.

6. Children's Privacy

Bible Chat+ is designed to be safe for users of all ages:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• The app contains Scripture content suitable for all ages
• No social features or user-generated public content

If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Delete your local app data at any time by uninstalling the app
• Opt out of analytics (where available in settings)
• Request information about data we may have collected
• Contact us with any privacy concerns

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. App Store Data

The App Store platforms (Apple App Store, Google Play Store) may collect their own data according to their respective privacy policies. This is outside our control and subject to platform terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: