1. Information We Collect
Bible Essentials is designed to be simple and privacy-respecting. We may collect limited information needed to operate and improve the app, including:
- App preferences: settings such as theme, notifications, bookmarks, reading preferences, and saved app choices.
- Usage and diagnostics: basic app performance information, crash logs, and diagnostic data where third-party services such as Firebase are used.
- Device information: device type, operating system, app version, and technical identifiers used for app security, diagnostics, and service reliability.
- Contact information: your email address or message content if you contact us for support.
2. Location Use
Bible Essentials may ask for location permission so the app can calculate Sabbath start and end times based on your local area.
We do not collect or store your precise location on our servers. Your location is not used for advertising, tracking, or selling data. If location permission is denied, some Sabbath time features may be unavailable or may use a default location.
3. Notifications
If you enable notifications, Bible Essentials may send daily Bible verse reminders, EGW quote reminders, and Sabbath start or end reminders.
Notifications are optional. You can turn them off in the app settings or through your device settings at any time.
4. How We Use Information
We use information only for reasonable app purposes, including to:
- Provide Bible reading, quotes, EGW content, Sabbath reminders, and app features.
- Save your preferences and improve your experience.
- Improve app performance, fix errors, and maintain reliability.
- Respond to support requests.
- Protect the app from misuse, errors, or security issues.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information only with trusted service providers that help operate, host, secure, or improve the app, or when required by law.
6. Third-Party Services
Bible Essentials may use third-party services such as Firebase, app hosting, analytics, diagnostics, cloud services, audio/video services, or app store services. These services may process information according to their own privacy policies.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no digital system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We keep information only for as long as needed to provide the app, support users, improve reliability, comply with legal requirements, or resolve issues. Local app data may remain on your device until you delete it, clear app data, or uninstall the app.
9. Children's Privacy
Bible Essentials is a Bible study and devotional app. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.
10. Your Choices
You may disable notifications, deny location permission, clear app data, uninstall the app, or contact us to ask questions about your privacy. Depending on your location, you may also have legal rights to access, correct, or delete certain personal information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: