Privacy Policy

Scripture Spin ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Scripture Spin mobile application (the "App"). By using our App, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information to provide Scripture Spin services:

Account Information

• Personal Details: Name, email address, and profile details you provide during registration
• Authentication Data: Account credentials and security information for app access
• Profile Preferences: Your chosen spiritual interests, study preferences, and customization settings

Usage Data

• App Interactions: Spins completed, challenges finished, verses viewed, and time spent in the app
• Reading Patterns: Which Bible passages you engage with, bookmark, or share
• Challenge Participation: Your involvement in daily challenges and spiritual activities
• Community Engagement: Interactions with other users, shared content, and social features

Progress Data

• Spiritual Journey Metrics: Your spiritual journey milestones, achievement unlocks, coin balance, and daily streaks
• Study History: Complete record of verses discovered, notes taken, and spiritual insights recorded
• Performance Analytics: Learning progress, retention rates, and engagement patterns

Device Information

• Technical Data: Device type, operating system version, and app performance data for optimization
• Diagnostic Information: Crash reports, error logs, and performance metrics
• Network Information: Connection type and general location for content delivery

Subscription Data

• Premium Status: Subscription status, billing information (processed by Apple/Google), and purchase history
• Payment Records: Transaction confirmations and subscription renewal information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Core App Functionality

• Service Delivery: Provide and maintain Scripture Spin services including daily verse delivery and progress tracking
• Personalization: Customize your experience with relevant challenges and content recommendations based on your spiritual journey
• Premium Features: Enable Premium features like AI-powered devotionals and advanced study tools
• Notifications: Send important app notifications, updates, and optional promotional communications

App Improvement

• Analytics: Analyze app performance and improve user experience through usage pattern analysis
• Feature Development: Develop new features and improve existing functionality based on user needs
• Content Optimization: Enhance our Scripture content, challenges, and spiritual resources

Business Operations

• Billing Management: Process subscription payments and manage billing (through Apple App Store/Google Play)
• Security: Ensure app security, prevent fraud, and protect user accounts
• Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

3. Information Sharing

We may share data with:

Essential Service Providers

• App Store Partners: Apple/Google for subscription billing and app distribution
• Cloud Infrastructure: Secure cloud services that help us store and process data safely
• Analytics Partners: Services that help us understand app usage patterns (anonymized data only)
• Customer Support: Tools that help us provide better customer service

Legal Requirements

• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Safety Protection: To protect user safety, prevent fraud, or investigate security incidents
• Rights Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety and that of our users

Business Transfers

• Corporate Changes: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets
• User Notification: We will provide prominent notice if ownership of your data changes

4. Data Security

We protect your information through:

Technical Safeguards

• Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit using TLS and at rest using industry-standard encryption
• Secure Infrastructure: Data stored on secure cloud servers with robust access controls and monitoring
• Authentication: Multi-factor authentication and secure login systems
• Regular Updates: Ongoing security updates and vulnerability assessments

Administrative Safeguards

• Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data with strict authorization requirements
• Training: Regular security training for all team members handling user data
• Incident Response: Comprehensive incident response procedures for any security events
• Third-Party Audits: Regular security audits and assessments by independent security firms

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Data Access and Control

• Access: Request access to the personal data we have about you
• Correction: Correct inaccurate information in your profile and account settings
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data permanently
• Portability: Request data portability where applicable under local laws

Communication Preferences

• Opt-out: Opt out of promotional communications and marketing emails
• Notification Control: Manage your notification preferences within the app
• Subscription Management: Manage your subscription through your app store account

Privacy Controls

• Data Minimization: Request that we only collect and use essential data for app functionality
• Sharing Preferences: Control how your achievements and progress are shared with the community
• Analytics Opt-out: Disable non-essential analytics collection where technically feasible

6. Data Retention

We keep your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account:

• Personal Information: Deleted within 30 days of account deletion request
• Usage Analytics: Some anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics and app improvement
• Billing Records: Kept as required by law and accounting standards
• Backup Systems: May retain data for up to 90 additional days in secure backup systems
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes

7. Children's Privacy

Scripture Spin is intended for users 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will:

• Immediately delete the information from our systems
• Terminate any account that was created
• Not use the information for any purpose
• Notify parents/guardians if contact information is available

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us through our support page immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers, including:

• Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate data protection laws
• Standard Contractual Clauses: Use of approved contractual protections for international transfers
• Certification Programs: Partners certified under recognized data protection frameworks
• Security Measures: Additional technical and organizational measures for cross-border data transfers

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our app may use:

• Analytics Tools: To understand app usage patterns and improve functionality
• Performance Monitoring: To improve app stability and identify technical issues
• Authentication Cookies: For secure login and session management
• Preference Storage: To remember your app settings and personalized configurations
• Crash Reporting: To identify and fix app crashes and technical problems

You can control some tracking through your device settings, but disabling certain functionality may limit app features.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or app features. When we make changes:

• Notification: We'll notify you of significant changes through the app, email, or by posting the updated policy
• Effective Date: We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this document
• Review Period: For material changes, we'll provide a reasonable notice period before they take effect
• Continued Use: Continued use of Scripture Spin after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified policy
• Opt-out Option: If you disagree with changes, you can delete your account before they take effect

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Information

This Privacy Policy was last updated in January 2025 and is effective immediately upon your use of the Scripture Spin app.