My Bible Bits - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2, 2026
Website Owner: Kevin Olvany
Location: Pennsylvania, United States

Introduction

Bible Bits ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email Address: Used for account creation and authentication
• Display Name: Your chosen name for your profile
• Profile Picture: Optional profile image you upload
• Authentication Provider: Whether you signed up via Email, Google, or Apple Sign-In

Usage Data

• Reading Plans: Your selected Bible reading plans and progress
• Memorization Data: Verses you're memorizing and your practice history
• Challenge Scores: Your performance on verse recall challenges
• Saved Verses: Bible verses you've bookmarked or saved
• Preferred Bible Translation: Your selected Bible version (ESV, NIV, KJV, NKJV, etc.)

Social Features

• Friend Connections: Your friend list and friend requests
• Notifications: Your notification preferences and FCM tokens for push notifications

Technical Information

• Device Information: Device type (iOS/Android), platform version
• App Version: The version of Bible Bits you're using
• Crash Reports: Anonymous crash logs to improve app stability

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain your account
• Sync your progress across devices
• Send you notifications (with your permission) for:
  • Verse of the Day
  • Reading plan reminders
  • Friend requests
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Provide customer support

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using:

• Firebase Authentication: Industry-standard secure authentication
• Google Cloud Firestore: Encrypted cloud database
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: For push notifications

All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption.

Data Sharing

We DO NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your data with advertisers
• Use your data for marketing purposes
• Track you across other apps or websites

We MAY share data:

• With service providers (Firebase/Google Cloud) who help us operate the app
• If required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, safety, or property

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update your account information at any time
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Control your notification preferences
• Export your data (upon request)

Children's Privacy

My Bible Bits is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Third-Party Services

My Bible Bits uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and notifications
• Bolls Life API: Bible text retrieval (no personal data shared)
• Apple Sign-In: Optional authentication method
• Google Sign-In: Optional authentication method

These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Data Retention

We retain your data:

• Active Accounts: As long as your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: We delete your data within 30 days of account deletion
• Backup Data: May be retained for up to 90 days in backups

Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security updates
• Access controls to protect your data

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Posting the new policy in the app
• Updating the "Effective Date"
• Sending an in-app notification for material changes

Your Consent

By using My Bible Bits, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

support@mybiblebits.com