Privacy Policy - WWJD Bible Study App

Introduction

LightPath Apps LLC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you use the WWJD Bible Study App (the "App") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our App, including:

Personal information such as email address, display name, and user ID (when you create an account)
Usage data and analytics, including:
- API call frequency and patterns
- Performance metrics (frame rates, memory usage, operation timing)
- Feature usage statistics
- Session information (time spent on different screens)
- Error and crash reports
User-generated content, including:
- Questions and Bible study requests
- Notes and personal reflections
- Bookmarks and favorite passages
- Highlights (with color coding)
- Chat sessions with AI
- Reading history (which Bible passages you've read)
- Feedback and suggestions you send to us
Device information, including:
- Device model and operating system version
- App version and build number
- A unique device identifier (generated from device-specific information)

How We Use Your Information

We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us:

To provide you with the App and its contents
To provide you with information or services that you request from us
To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it
To improve our App and user experience
To personalize your App experience
To debug and resolve technical issues
To implement rate limiting and prevent API abuse
To sync your data across multiple devices
To process and improve AI responses to your questions
To implement suggested improvements based on your feedback

Data Storage

Our App uses a "local-first" architecture, which means your data (notes, bookmarks, highlights, etc.) is stored on your device first and then synchronized with our cloud servers when an internet connection is available. This approach allows you to use the App offline while ensuring your data is backed up and available across multiple devices.

Data Security

We have implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. All information you provide to us is stored on secure servers behind firewalls and is encrypted during transmission using SSL technology.

Third-Party Services

Our App uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. These include:

Google Firebase (for authentication, data storage, and crash reporting)
Firebase Analytics (for usage tracking and analytics)
Google Cloud Platform (for AI processing)
Google Sign-In (for authentication)
Apple Sign-In (for authentication on iOS devices)
Google Mobile Ads (for serving advertisements)
In-App Purchase services (for processing subscriptions and purchases)

Feedback and Suggestions

When you provide feedback or suggestions within the App, we collect and store this information to improve our services. This feedback may include feature requests, bug reports, or general impressions. We may use this information to enhance the App, fix issues, or develop new features based on user needs.

Children's Privacy

Our App is designed to be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. We have configured our advertising and content settings to be child-safe, including setting appropriate content ratings for advertisements. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at steve@lightpathapps.com and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Your Bible study data (notes, bookmarks, highlights, reading history) is retained indefinitely unless you specifically request deletion. Usage analytics and performance data are retained for up to 2 years. If you wish to delete your account or request that we no longer use your information, please use our privacy request form or contact us at steve@lightpathapps.com. We will retain and use your information only as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located in the United States and other countries through our use of Google Cloud Platform and Firebase services. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there. For users in the European Union, we have implemented appropriate safeguards for data transfers, including adherence to standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Advertising and Analytics

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in our free version. These ads are configured to be family-friendly with G-rated content only. We may use your device's advertising identifier to provide relevant ads, but you can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings (iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising; Android: Settings > Google > Ads). We also use Firebase Analytics to understand app usage patterns and improve user experience. Analytics data is anonymized and IP addresses are anonymized for EU users.

iOS-Specific Privacy Features

On iOS devices, we respect system privacy settings including:

App Tracking Transparency: We request permission before using your advertising identifier for personalized ads
Notification Permissions: We request permission to send daily verse reminders and other notifications
Sign in with Apple: When using Sign in with Apple, we respect your choice to hide your email address

Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
Portability: Request your data in a portable format
Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications and personalized advertising

To exercise these rights, please visit our privacy requests page or contact us directly. We commit to responding to all requests within 30 days.

Your Choices About Our Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Your Information

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of the App may then be inaccessible or not function properly.

You can choose not to create an account, which will limit the amount of personal information we collect, but will also limit your ability to use certain features of the App. You can also use the App in offline mode to minimize data transmission, though your local data will not be backed up until you connect to the internet.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. If we make material changes to how we treat our users' personal information, we will notify you through a notice on the App.

Contact Information

To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy and our privacy practices, contact us at: steve@lightpathapps.com