Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 24, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Biblely ("we," "our," or "us"), a product of Teqpace Services LTD. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
By using Biblely, 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 services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account information (email address, name)
- Profile information (optional profile picture, preferences)
- Prayer journal entries and personal reflections
- Bible reading notes, highlights, and bookmarks
- Reading plans and progress tracking data
- Verse memorization cards and progress
- Statistics and usage patterns
- Device notification tokens (for push notifications)
Automatically Collected Information
When you use Biblely, we may automatically collect:
- Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
- Usage data (features accessed, time spent, app interactions)
- Log data (IP address, access times, error logs)
- Performance data (app crashes, performance metrics)
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services
- To personalize your Bible study experience
- To sync your data across multiple devices
- To send you push notifications for daily verses, devotionals, and reminders (with your permission)
- To analyze usage patterns and improve app performance
- To respond to your support requests and feedback
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
Certain data is stored locally on your device for offline access, including Bible text, your notes, highlights, bookmarks, and prayer journal entries. This data remains on your device unless you choose to sync it to our servers.
Cloud Storage
When you create an account, your data is securely stored on our servers to enable synchronization across devices. We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data both in transit and at rest.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through the app settings.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to facilitate our services:
- Authentication Services: For secure user authentication and account management
- Cloud Storage: For data synchronization and backup
- Push Notification Services: To deliver timely notifications and reminders
- Analytics Services: To understand how users interact with our app and improve functionality
- Payment Processing: For processing donations and in-app purchases (if applicable)
These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- With service providers who assist us in operating our app
- To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with prior notice to you)
Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can access and review your personal data through the app
- Correction: You can update or correct your information at any time
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data
- Export: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of push notifications in your device settings
- Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below or use the account deletion feature in the app settings.
Children's Privacy
Biblely is intended for users of 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, please contact us, and we will delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using Biblely, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our 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. Changes are effective when posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Company: Teqpace Services LTD
Email: privacy@biblely.app
Website: https://biblely.app
Company Website: https://teqpace.com
This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 24, 2024. Your continued use of Biblely after any modifications to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by the modified policy.