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Effective Date: December 2024
Last Updated: December 2024
Overview
SourceView Together ("we," "our," or "the app") is a Bible reading application designed to enhance your scripture study experience through individual and group reading features. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to external servers. This includes:
- ❌ Personal names or contact information
- ❌ Email addresses or phone numbers
- ❌ User accounts or login credentials
- ❌ Location data beyond device permissions
- ❌ Usage analytics to external services
- ❌ Device identifiers for tracking purposes
- ❌ Any data that could identify you personally
Information Stored Locally on Your Device
SourceView Together stores the following information only on your device using local SQLite database:
Reading Progress Data
- Bible segments you have completed
- Reading plans and challenges you've started
- Your reading streaks and achievements
- Emoji reactions you've added to Bible passages
- Reading session history and statistics
- Book completion status
App Preferences
- Your 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
- Purpose: To scan QR codes for joining group Bible reading sessions
- When Used: Only when you actively choose to join a group reading session
- Data Storage: QR code data is processed temporarily and discarded after joining the session
- Control: 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
- 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
SourceView Together is designed to be safe for users of all ages, including children under 13:
- We do not collect any personal information 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 by:
- Resetting the app: Clear all reading progress through app settings
- Uninstalling the app: Removes all data from your device
- Device reset: Standard device factory reset removes all app data
Data Controller Information
App Name: SourceView Together
Contact: sourceviewbible@gmail.com
Bundle ID: com.sourceview.together
Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
Apple App Store
Review Guidelines & Privacy Requirements
Google Play Store
Privacy Policy Requirements
GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation
CCPA
California Consumer Privacy Act
COPPA
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
By using SourceView Together, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of SourceView Together on both iOS and Android platforms.