Privacy Policy for Walk With Christ

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Website

Our website provides optional features such as user registration and community interaction.

When you create an account on our website, we may collect:

• Full name or display name
• Email address
• Securely stored authentication credentials (passwords are encrypted/hashed and are never stored in plain text)
• Profile information that you choose to provide
• Prayer requests, comments, or other content that you voluntarily submit

This information is used solely to provide website features such as account management and community participation.

1.2 Android Application

Most features of the Walk With Christ Android application, such as reading the Bible, can be used without creating an account. Creating an account is optional and unlocks features such as saving bookmarks to your account, submitting prayer requests, and managing your data across sessions.

If you choose to create an account, either with an email address and password or by signing in with your Google account, we collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Securely stored authentication credentials (passwords are encrypted/hashed and are never stored in plain text)

This information is transmitted securely (HTTPS) to our servers and used solely to create and manage your account and authenticate you when you sign in.

The application also stores certain information locally on your device to enhance your experience, including:

• Favorite Bible verses
• Highlighted verses
• Reading preferences
• Recently viewed chapters
• Application settings

If you are signed in, bookmarks are also saved to your account so they sync across sessions; otherwise this information remains on your device only.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website or Android application, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device model
• Operating system
• Application version
• Date and time of access
• Pages or screens visited
• Diagnostic or crash information

This information is used only for maintaining, improving, and securing our Services.

1.4 Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Improve website performance
• Analyze website traffic
• Enhance user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage website user accounts
• Authenticate website users securely
• Display prayer requests and community content submitted by users
• Respond to support requests
• Improve our website and Android application
• Monitor application performance and security
• Prevent unauthorized access or misuse
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell or use your personal information for advertising or marketing purposes.

3. Prayer Requests and Community Content

Prayer requests, comments, or other content that you voluntarily submit to public areas of the website may be visible to other users.

Please do not include confidential, financial, medical, or other sensitive personal information in publicly shared content.

4. Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your information may be shared only in the following situations:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating the website, such as:

• Web hosting providers
• Database hosting providers
• Email service providers

These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for providing services on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or when necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our legal rights
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Protect the safety of our users

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• HTTPS encryption
• Secure password hashing
• Restricted administrative access
• Regular server maintenance

Although we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

Website account information is retained only as long as necessary to provide our Services or comply with legal obligations.

If you request deletion of your website account, we will delete your personal information within a reasonable period unless retention is required by law.

Information stored locally by the Android application remains on your device until you remove it or uninstall the application.

7. Your Rights

If you have a website account, you may request to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Update your profile
• Delete your account
• Request deletion of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Requesting Data Deletion

If you have created an account, you can delete it at any time from within the Android application (Settings > Delete Account) or by requesting deletion as described below.

Deleting your account permanently removes your name, email address, and saved bookmarks. Prayer requests you submitted to public areas of the Services are community content: they remain visible to other users after deletion, but are no longer linked to your account or personal information.

To request deletion by email instead, contact us at support@walkwithchrist.in from the email address registered to your account, with the subject line "Data Deletion Request." We will verify the request and delete your account and associated personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information for a longer period.

Information stored locally by the Android application (favorites, highlighted verses, reading preferences) is not sent to our servers and can be removed at any time by clearing the app's data or uninstalling the application.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so that we can remove the information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Google Play Data Safety

For the Android application:

• Creating an account is optional. Most features, including Bible reading, are available without one.
• If you create an account (with an email/password or Google Sign-In), we collect your name and email address to create and manage that account. This data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS).
• Favorites, highlighted verses, and reading preferences are stored locally on the user's device; bookmarks are also synced to your account if you are signed in.
• We do not sell or share personal information with advertisers, and we do not use account data for advertising or personalization.
• We use reasonable security measures to protect our Services.

This Privacy Policy is intended to meet the privacy disclosure requirements of the Google Play Store and applicable data protection laws.