Effective Date: January 16, 2026

At Bible Paddy ("we," "us," or "our"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the Bible Paddy mobile application (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a personalized Bible study experience:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, password, and timezone.
• Conversation Data: To provide the Paddy AI service, we store your chat history. This allows you to view past conversations and helps the AI maintain context during your session.
• Activity and Preferences: We collect data on your selected Bible versions, completed chapters in Study Plans, and your favorite topics.
• Device Information: We collect technical data such as your device model, OS version, and a unique identifier for push notifications (via Firebase Cloud Messaging).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To manage your account, track your Bible study progress, and provide AI-generated insights.
• Personalization: To tailor study plans and recommendations based on your preferences.
• AI Improvement: We may use anonymized conversation data to improve the accuracy and relevance of Paddy AI.
• Notifications: To send you scheduled study reminders and the "Verse of the Day." You can manage these in your settings.
• Security: To prevent unauthorized access and ensure a safe experience for all users.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data in the following circumstances:

• AI Service Providers: Your chat queries are processed through third-party AI models to generate responses. These queries are strictly for processing and are subject to the providers' privacy standards.
• Technical Service Providers: We use trusted third parties like Google Firebase (for notifications and analytics) to maintain App functionality.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.