Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use our App.

Information You Provide

• Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name and email address.
• Newsletter subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and first name.
• Contact messages: When you submit a contact or inquiry form, we collect your name, email address, and the message content.
• Church partnership inquiries: If you submit a partnership inquiry, we collect church name, leader name, contact details, and message content.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: We collect analytics data about how you interact with the App, including page views, content engagement, and reading time.
• Device information: We may collect device type, operating system version, and browser type.
• Log data: We collect IP addresses and access times for security and analytics purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App and its content;
• Respond to your comments, questions, and inquiries;
• Send you newsletters, updates, and ministry communications (you may opt out at any time);
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience;
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security concerns;
• Comply with our legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the App (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery). These providers are bound by confidentiality and may only use your data to provide services to us.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred subject to this policy.

4. Third-Party Services

The App may integrate with third-party services that may collect information governed by their own privacy policies, including:

• Analytics providers;
• Email delivery services for newsletter distribution;
• Social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X) when you interact with linked content.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. We may retain certain information after account deletion when required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention and record-keeping.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate information;
• Request deletion of your personal information;
• Opt out of marketing communications;
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10. You may also request account deletion through the in-app Profile and Settings menu.

8. Family Privacy Policy & Children's Privacy

This section describes our practices regarding children's privacy in compliance with the U.S. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the E.U. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Google Play Families Policy. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all users, including families and children.

8.1 Target Audience

Grow Your Faith Ministry is designed for a general audience and is not specifically directed to children under the age of 13. Our content includes Bible studies, devotionals, and ministry teachings intended for teens and adults. While families may use the App together, the App is not primarily child-directed. We have declared our target audience accordingly in the Google Play Console Target Audience and Content section.

8.2 Information Collection from Children

We do not knowingly collect personal or sensitive information from children under 13. Sensitive information includes, but is not limited to, authentication information, microphone and camera sensor data, device data, Android ID, and ad usage data. If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided us with personal information, they may contact us using the information in Section 10, and we will promptly delete such information.

Specifically, our App does not:

• Transmit Android advertising identifier (AAID), SIM Serial, Build Serial, BSSID, MAC, SSID, IMEI, or IMSI from children or users of unknown age;
• Request AD_ID permission when targeting Android API 33 or higher for child users;
• Request device phone numbers from the Android TelephonyManager;
• Request location permission, or collect, use, or transmit precise location, from child users;
• Use the Android Companion Device Manager (CDM) improperly for Bluetooth connections.

8.3 App Content and Functionality

All content accessible within the App is appropriate for a general audience and does not contain material unsuitable for families. The App is not merely a webview of a website, nor is its primary purpose to drive affiliate traffic to a website. The App provides original ministry content, Bible studies, and devotional resources.

8.4 APIs and SDKs

We ensure that any APIs and SDKs used in our App are properly implemented. We do not use APIs or SDKs that are not approved for use in child-directed services. Any authentication or authorization services we use are compliant with applicable terms of service regarding child-directed use. Where the App targets both children and older audiences, we implement neutral age screening or ensure APIs and SDKs do not result in the collection of data from children.

8.5 Augmented Reality (AR)

If the App includes any Augmented Reality features, we display a safety warning immediately upon launch of the AR section that includes: (a) an appropriate message about the importance of parental supervision, and (b) a reminder to be aware of physical hazards in the real world (for example, "be aware of your surroundings"). The App does not require the use of any device that is advised not to be used by children (for example, Daydream or Oculus).

8.6 Social Apps and Features

The App may include social features that enable users to share content or communicate. If the App includes children in its target audience and offers social features, we:

• Provide an in-app reminder to be safe online and to be aware of the real-world risk of online interaction before allowing child users to exchange freeform media or information;
• Require adult action (such as an adult PIN, password, birthdate, email verification, or other verification mechanism) before allowing child users to exchange personal information;
• Provide a method for adults to manage social features for child users, including enabling or disabling the social feature or selecting different levels of functionality.

The App does not function as a chat roulette, dating app, anonymous user app, or open chat room directed to children.

8.7 Ads and Monetization

If the App displays ads to children or users of unknown age, we comply with the following requirements:

• We only use Google Play Families Self-Certified Ads SDKs to display ads to those users;
• Ads displayed to those users do not involve interest-based advertising or remarketing;
• Ads displayed to those users present content that is appropriate for children;
• Ads displayed to those users follow the Families ad format requirements; and
• We comply with all applicable legal regulations and industry standards relating to advertising to children.

Our ads and monetization practices do not include:

• Disruptive monetization or advertising that takes up the entire screen or interferes with normal use without a clear means to dismiss the ad;
• Rewarded or opt-in ads that are not closeable after 5 seconds (when they interfere with normal app use);
• Interstitial ads displayed immediately upon app launch;
• Multiple ad placements on a single page;
• Ads that are not clearly distinguishable from app content, such as offerwalls;
• Shocking or emotionally manipulative tactics to encourage ad viewing or in-app purchases;
• Deceptive ads that force click-through by using a dismiss button to trigger another ad;
• Any lack of distinction between virtual game coins and real-life money for in-app purchases.

If the App serves ads and our target audience includes both children and older users, we implement age screening measures (such as a neutral age screen) and ensure that ads shown to children come exclusively from Google Play Families Self-Certified Ads SDK versions.

8.8 Legal Compliance

We ensure that the App, including any APIs or SDKs that the App calls or uses, is compliant with the U.S. Children's Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA), the E.U. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and any other applicable laws or regulations.

8.9 Parental Rights and Controls

Parents and guardians have the right to:

• Review the personal information we have collected from their child;
• Request deletion of their child's personal information;
• Refuse to permit further collection of their child's personal information;
• Manage social features and app permissions through device settings.

To exercise these rights, parents may contact us using the information in Section 10. Account deletion can also be requested through the in-app Profile and Settings menu.

8.10 Play Console Accuracy

We accurately answer all questions in the Google Play Console regarding our App, including the Target Audience and Content section, the Data Safety section, and the IARC Content Rating Questionnaire. We update these answers to accurately reflect any changes to our App. Misrepresentation of any information about our App in the Play Console may result in removal or suspension, so we are committed to providing accurate information.

9. Permissions

The App may request certain device permissions to provide its features. We only request permissions necessary for the App functionality. You can manage or revoke permissions through your device settings at any time.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: west.keith19@yahoo.com
• Organization: Grow Your Faith Ministry LLC

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy in the App and updating the Last updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.