Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Guided Light ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Guided Light app.

By using our app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• App Usage Data: Your interactions with the app, including Bible reading preferences, favorite verses, and daily guidance interactions
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
• App Settings: Your preferences and settings within the app

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Analytics: How you interact with the app, features used, and time spent
• Technical Data: App performance, crash reports, and error logs
• Advertising Data: Information related to ad interactions and performance

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Date of birth or age information
• Location data
• Contact lists or social media connections
• Financial information

3. How We Use Your Information

• App Functionality: To provide daily Bible verses, spiritual guidance, and app features
• Personalization: To customize your daily content and improve your experience
• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance app performance
• Advertising: To display relevant banner advertisements
• Technical Support: To troubleshoot issues and provide customer support

4. Advertising and Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob

Our app uses Google AdMob to display banner advertisements. AdMob may collect and process data according to their own privacy policy. You can learn more about AdMob's data practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

4.2 Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Analytics and app performance monitoring
• Crash reporting and error tracking
• Content delivery and caching

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

Most of your app data is stored locally on your device, including:

• Bible reading preferences
• Favorite verses
• App settings and configurations
• Cached Bible content for offline access

5.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Data encryption for sensitive information
• Secure transmission protocols
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Data Access and Control

• You can access and modify your app preferences within the app
• You can clear app data through your device settings
• You can uninstall the app to remove all local data

6.2 Advertising Preferences

You can control advertising preferences through your device settings and Google account settings.

6.3 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of certain data collection by adjusting your device settings or contacting us directly.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Local app data is retained until you clear it or uninstall the app
• Analytics data is typically retained for up to 2 years
• Advertising data is retained according to Google AdMob policies

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

If you are accessing our app from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

10. 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.

11. Contact Us

12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your information includes:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
• Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in providing and improving our services
• Contract: Processing is necessary to provide you with the app services

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Equal service and price