Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to provide a personalized, safe, and meaningful experience:

Account Information: If you sign in with Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile photo to create your user profile.
User Preferences: Your chosen age group and denomination are stored securely in Firestore to personalize your app journey.
App Usage Data: We collect anonymous statistics (e.g., chapter views, feature usage) to improve the app experience.

2. Permissions We Request

Our app may request limited permissions for essential functionality:

Widget Permission: To allow you to display the Verse of the Day on your home screen.
Notification Permission: To remind you of daily verses, prayers, or spiritual milestones.
Storage Permission: To enable you to use custom images when creating personalized verse cards or wallpapers.

You can manage or revoke these permissions anytime in your device settings.

3. How We Use Your Data

To deliver and maintain core app features and improve performance.
To personalize verse recommendations, prayer suggestions, and content layout.
To ensure secure sign-in and synchronization of your preferences.
To send you optional updates, devotional content, or app feature news (only if you opt in).

4. Data Storage & Security

All personal information (like name, email, and preferences) is securely stored in Google Firebase Firestore using encrypted communication protocols. We do not sell, rent, or trade your information. Regular audits and data access controls ensure that your information remains private and protected.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to improve user experience:

Google Sign-In: For secure authentication.
Firebase Firestore: For cloud data storage and analytics.
Google Play Services: For in-app functionality, analytics, and stability reports.

Each service follows its own privacy policy and adheres to global security standards.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our app is designed for users aged 13 and above. For younger audiences, parental guidance is recommended. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

7. Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

Request a copy or deletion of your stored information.
Withdraw consent or disable permissions anytime.
Opt out of communications or data analytics participation.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@divineworldstudios.com.

8. Account Deletion Request

Users who have signed in with Google or provided personal information (such as name, email, age group, or denomination) can request deletion of their account and related data at any time by contacting us at hello@divineworldstudios.com. Once verified, all personal data stored in our Firestore database will be permanently deleted within 7 business days.

We do not retain or share any personal data after deletion, except for minimal anonymous analytics used only to improve app stability and performance.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our app or legal requirements. The revised version will always include the date of the latest update. Continued use of our services after changes means you agree to the revised policy.