Simple Summary: Gospel Companion is free, has no ads, and respects your privacy. We only collect what's necessary to make the app work. You own your data and can delete it anytime.
What Information We Collect
When you use Gospel Companion, we collect:
Account Information: Your email address and display name when you create an account
Bible Reading Data: Your bookmarks, highlights, notes, and reading history to sync across your devices
Gospel Conversations: Records of gospel sharing conversations you choose to save
Usage Data: Basic app usage information to help improve the app (like which features you use)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and maintain your account
Sync your Bible reading data across your devices
Save your bookmarks, highlights, and notes
Improve the app and fix bugs
We will never:
Sell your data to anyone
Show you ads
Share your personal information without your permission
Use your data for anything beyond making the app work better
How We Store Your Information
Your data is securely stored using Firebase (Google Cloud), which provides:
Industry-standard encryption
Secure data centers
Regular security updates
Compliance with privacy regulations
Your Privacy Rights
You have complete control over your data:
Access: View all your data anytime in the app
Edit: Update your profile information whenever you want
Delete: Delete your account and all data permanently at any time
Export: Your bookmarks and notes are always accessible in the app
To delete your account, visit the Data Deletion page or go to Profile → Delete Account in the app.
Third-Party Services
Gospel Companion uses these trusted services:
Firebase/Google Cloud: For secure data storage and authentication
Bible API: To provide Bible translations and verses
These services have their own privacy policies and security measures to protect your data.
Children's Privacy
Gospel Companion is suitable for all ages. If you're under 13, please have a parent or guardian help you create an account.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you through the app or via email. The "Last Updated" date at the top shows when the policy was last changed.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please contact us: