Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and password
• Profile Information: Language preference, theme settings, and other customization options
• Research Data: Questions you ask, Bible verses you search, and conversation history
• Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or support requests you submit

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with our Service, including pages visited and features used
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• IP Address: For security and geographic customization purposes
• Cookies: Session cookies to maintain your login state and preferences

1.3 Google OAuth Information

If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive:

• Your Google account email address
• Your Google profile name
• Your Google profile picture URL (if available)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide Services: Deliver personalized Bible research assistance and maintain your conversation history
• Improve User Experience: Customize the interface based on your preferences
• Communication: Send password reset emails and important service updates
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our Service to make improvements
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information only in these circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our Service (e.g., email services, hosting providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement various security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Password Protection: User passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Security patches and updates are applied regularly
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in during your session
• Remember your language and theme preferences
• Understand how you use our Service
• Provide security features like CSRF protection

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit some features of our Service.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Account Data: Kept as long as your account is active
• Research History: Stored to maintain your conversation continuity
• Guest Sessions: Automatically deleted after 30 days of inactivity
• Deleted Accounts: Personal data is removed within 90 days of account deletion

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your research history and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications

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

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For authentication services (Google Privacy Policy)
• OpenRoute AI: For AI-powered Bible research assistance
• Amazon SES: For sending transactional emails
• Sentry: For error monitoring and debugging (no personal data shared)

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

9. Children's Privacy

TruBible is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

12. Contact Us

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