Welcome to Verse For You. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we handle your personal data when you use our mobile application and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide

Profile Information: Name, email address, profile pictures, and other information you choose to provide
User-Generated Content: Video devotionals, text posts, comments, messages, and other content you create
Community Interactions: Participation in communities, groups, and social features
Preferences: App settings, language preferences, and notification preferences
Sobriety and Support Information: If you choose to use sobriety, accountability, or support related features, you may share information about goals, progress, reflections, group participation, or encouragement needs. We use this information to provide support features you choose to use.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Usage Data: App features used, time spent in app, interaction patterns
Network Information: Internet connection status and type

2. Permissions We Request

Our app requires certain permissions to provide you with a rich experience. Here's why we need each permission:

📷 CAMERA Permission

We request camera access to enable you to:

Record and upload video devotionals
Take and update your profile pictures
Capture photos for community posts and streams
Scan QR codes for sharing and connecting with other users

Your camera is only accessed when you explicitly choose to use these features. We do not access your camera in the background.

🎤 RECORD_AUDIO Permission

We request microphone access to:

Record audio for video devotionals and streams
Enable voice messages in chat features

📁 STORAGE Permissions

We request storage access to:

Save media files (photos and videos) to your device
Read media files from your gallery for uploading
Cache content for offline viewing

🔔 NOTIFICATION Permissions

We request notification permissions to:

Send you daily devotional reminders
Notify you of new messages, comments, and community activity
Alert you when quiz matches are found
Remind you of scheduled prayer times and events

🌐 INTERNET & NETWORK_STATE Permissions

We request network access to:

Sync your data with our cloud services
Enable real-time chat and community features
Load devotional content and media
Detect connection status to optimize your experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain our app services
Personalize your experience with devotional content
Enable social features like communities, chat, and sharing
Send notifications based on your preferences
Improve our app functionality and user experience
Ensure security and prevent fraudulent activity
Comply with legal obligations

4. AI Features and Data Use

When you use Selah AI chat or AI powered verse insights, the text you submit may be processed by third party AI service providers to generate responses. We use AI features to provide Bible study support, reflections, explanations, and encouragement. Users should avoid submitting highly sensitive personal information. AI responses are not a substitute for pastoral care, licensed counseling, medical care, legal advice, or emergency support.

Verse For You is not a medical provider, crisis service, or licensed treatment program. Sobriety and accountability features are intended for encouragement, reflection, and community support.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (e.g., Firebase, cloud storage) that help us operate our app
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Community Features: Content you post publicly (devotionals, comments, streams) will be visible to other users as intended. Group chats are visible to group members. Direct messages are visible only to participants. Moderators and support staff may access reported content to enforce community guidelines.

6. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Your information is stored securely using:

Encrypted cloud storage (Firebase/Firestore)
Secure authentication protocols
Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request copies of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions at any time through your device settings
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Object: Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

Firebase: Authentication, database, and analytics - Privacy Policy
Google Sign-In: Authentication services - Privacy Policy
Sign in with Apple: Authentication services - Privacy Policy
Stripe: Payment processing for donations, subscriptions, and store purchases - Privacy Policy

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. Payment information is processed by third party payment providers. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: support@verseforyou.com
Website: https://verseforyou.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

14. Consent

By using our app, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our app.