Privacy Policy for SourceView Together
Effective Date: December 2024
Last Updated: December 2024
Overview
SourceView Together is a Bible reading application designed for individual and group study. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our app.
Information We Do NOT Collect
We want to be clear about what we do NOT collect, store, or transmit to external servers:
- ✗Personal names or identifying information
- ✗Email addresses or phone numbers
- ✗User accounts or login credentials
- ✗Location data beyond device permissions
- ✗Usage analytics sent to external services
- ✗Device identifiers for tracking purposes
- ✗Any data that could personally identify you
Information Stored Locally on Your Device
The following data is stored only on your device using a local SQLite database:
Reading Progress Data:
- Completed Bible segments
- Started reading plans and challenges
- Reading streaks and achievements
- Emoji reactions you've added to passages
- Reading session history and statistics
- Book completion status
App Preferences:
- Selected Bible version (default: NLT)
- App language settings
- Current reading position
- Display preferences
⚠️ Important: All this data remains on your device and is never uploaded to our servers or shared with third parties.
Permissions We Request
Camera Permission:
- Used for scanning QR codes to join group Bible reading sessions
- Only used when you actively choose to scan a QR code
- QR code data is processed temporarily and immediately discarded
- You can deny this permission and still use all individual reading features
Data Security
- All user data is stored using SQLite with industry-standard security practices
- Your data is protected by your device's built-in security features
- No data is transmitted over the internet except for app updates and Bible content downloads
Children's Privacy
Our app is designed to be safe for users of all ages, including children under 13:
- No personal information is collected from anyone, including children
- All data remains on the user's device
- No online interactions with strangers are possible within the app
Data Deletion
You can delete your data at any time using these methods:
- Reset the app: Clear your progress via app settings
- Uninstall the app: Removes all data from your device
- Device factory reset: Removes all app data
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: sourceviewbible@gmail.com
Suggested subject line: "Privacy Policy Question - SourceView Together"
Data Controller Information
- App Name: SourceView Together
- Contact Email: sourceviewbible@gmail.com
- Bundle ID: com.sourceview.together
Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- Apple App Store Review Guidelines
- Google Play Store Privacy Requirements
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) guidelines
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Acknowledgement
By using SourceView Together, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. This policy is effective from the date listed above and applies to all users of the application.