Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Voices of the Bible ("we," "our," or "us"). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Biblical chat application at voicesofthebible.app (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your information.

Two Types of Service

Anonymous Usage (Free)

You can use Voices of the Bible without creating an account. When using the service anonymously, we do not collect personal information, and your conversations are not saved.

Account-Based Usage (Optional)

If you choose to create an account (for conversation history and premium features), we will collect certain personal information as described below. Account creation is entirely optional.

Information We Collect

Anonymous Users

When using the Service without an account, we do not collect personal information. Your chat messages are processed by our backend API but are not stored or associated with any identifiers.

Account Users

If you create an account, we collect and store the following information:

Account Information

  • Email address (required for authentication)
  • Display name (optional)
  • Account creation date
  • Authentication provider (email/password or Google OAuth)
  • Unique user identifier (UUID)

Conversation History

  • Chat messages with Biblical personas
  • Message timestamps
  • Selected persona for each conversation
  • Up to 100 messages per persona per user
  • Scripture citations and passages retrieved

Free accounts: Conversation history is automatically deleted after 7 days.

Subscription and Payment Information

  • Subscription tier (Seeker, Disciple, Teacher, Ministry Partner)
  • Subscription status (active, canceled, expired)
  • Payment provider (Stripe, Apple, Google)
  • Subscription start and end dates
  • Daily usage counts (for quota enforcement)

We do NOT store your credit card number or payment card details. These are processed and stored securely by our payment providers (Stripe, Apple, Google).

Automatically Collected Information

For all users (anonymous and account-based), the following information may be automatically collected:

  • IP address (anonymized by Google Analytics)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring website or source
  • Geographic location (country/region level only)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

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Provide the Service: Process chat requests, retrieve Scripture passages, and generate persona-based responses
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Maintain Conversation History: Store and retrieve your chat history across devices (account users only)
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Process Payments: Handle subscription billing and verify payment status for premium features
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Enforce Usage Quotas: Track daily message counts to enforce free tier limits (5 messages/day) and subscription quotas
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Communicate with You: Send account-related emails (password resets, subscription confirmations, important service updates)
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Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
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Comply with Legal Obligations: Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud or abuse

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide and improve our Service:

Database and Authentication Services

We use secure cloud database services to store your account information, conversation history, and subscription data. These services employ industry-standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.

Payment Processing

We use third-party payment processors to handle subscription payments. These processors collect and securely store your payment card information, billing address, and transaction history. We only receive confirmation of successful payments and subscription status. We do not store your credit card details on our servers.

Mobile App Subscriptions

If you subscribe via the iOS or Android mobile app, your payment is processed by Apple or Google respectively. They collect and store your payment information according to their privacy policies. We receive only subscription status updates.

Apple Privacy: apple.com/legal/privacy
Google Privacy: policies.google.com/privacy

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site, including page views, session duration, and general usage patterns. Google Analytics may collect your IP address (anonymized) and browser information.

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense to support this service. Google AdSense may use cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing history.

Manage Ads: Google Ad Settings

Backend API Services

Our chat functionality uses a secure backend API hosted on cloud infrastructure. This API processes your chat messages and retrieves Scripture passages. For anonymous users, messages are not stored. For account users, messages are stored in our database for conversation history.

Scripture Response Generation

We use proprietary technology to generate Scripture-based responses in the voice of Biblical personas. Your chat messages are processed by our systems to provide contextual, Bible-grounded answers. We maintain enterprise-grade security and do not use your conversations for any purpose other than providing responses.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide and improve our Service:

Essential Cookies (Account Users):

Authentication session cookies to keep you logged in. These are required for account functionality and cannot be disabled if you want to use account features.

Analytics Cookies:

Google Analytics cookies to track site usage and improve our Service. You can opt-out using browser extensions or privacy settings.

Advertising Cookies:

Google AdSense cookies to display relevant advertisements. You can manage ad preferences through Google Ad Settings.

Local Storage:

We may use browser local storage to cache conversation history temporarily for better performance. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you create an account.

Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data:

Anonymous Users:

Chat messages are not stored. Analytics data is retained by Google Analytics according to their retention policies (typically 26 months).

Account Information:

Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after account deletion (to allow recovery if deleted by mistake).

Conversation History:

Free accounts: Automatically deleted after 7 days.
Paid accounts: Retained while account is active, deleted 30 days after account deletion.

Payment Records:

Subscription history and payment confirmations are retained for 7 years to comply with tax and accounting regulations.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

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Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
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Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
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Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
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Right to Data Portability: Request an export of your conversation history in a machine-readable format (JSON)
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Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information for marketing purposes (you can unsubscribe from emails)
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Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time (though this may limit Service functionality)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your device and our servers
  • Industry-standard password hashing (passwords are never stored in plain text)
  • Database-level security controls to prevent unauthorized data access
  • Regular security updates and patches to our infrastructure
  • Limited access to production data (only authorized personnel)
  • Secure API authentication using encrypted tokens

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Voices of the Bible is a general audience service suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately, and we will delete that information.

We recommend parental supervision for younger users, especially when creating accounts or making purchases.

International Users

Voices of the Bible is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can control tracking through:

  • Browser privacy settings
  • Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
  • Google Ad Settings for personalized advertising
  • Using the Service anonymously without creating an account

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
  • Right to delete your personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email provided in the "Contact Us" section.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your data based on the following legal bases:

  • Contract: Processing necessary to provide the Service you requested
  • Consent: You have given clear consent for specific processing activities
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests
  • Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with the law

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your data properly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify account users via email (if email address is provided)
  • Display a prominent notice on our website

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Voices of the Bible

Email: privacy@voicesofthebible.app

Website: About Page

We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. For urgent privacy concerns, please indicate "URGENT PRIVACY REQUEST" in your email subject line.

Summary for Quick Reference

Anonymous Users

✓No personal information collected

✓No account required

✓Conversations not saved

✓Complete anonymity

Account Users

✓Email collected for authentication

✓Conversations saved (100 per persona)

✓Payment status tracked (not card details)

✓Can delete account anytime

We do not sell your data. Your information is used solely to provide and improve the Service, process payments, and comply with legal obligations.