Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Preacher ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use The Preacher mobile application ("App") on iOS and Android devices.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information — Your email address and password when you create an account
• Sermon & Ministry Records — Sermon titles, dates, locations, scripture references, and notes you log
• Bible Study Data — Highlights, annotations, and notes you add while reading
• Prayer & Message Preparation Notes — Content you create in the message preparation feature

Information Collected Automatically

• Location Data — When you log a sermon, the App may record the location where it was preached to display on your preaching history map. Location is only recorded when you voluntarily log an entry.
• Photos — When you use the Scan Notes feature, the App accesses your camera or photo library to perform text recognition (OCR). Photos are processed on-device and are not uploaded to our servers.
• App Preferences — Theme settings, font choices, accent color, and onboarding state are stored locally on your device.

Information We Do Not Collect

• We do not collect advertising identifiers
• We do not track you across other apps or websites
• We do not sell your data to third parties

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected solely to:

• Create and manage your account
• Sync your ministry data across your devices
• Display your preaching history on the map feature
• Restore your data if you switch devices or reinstall the App
• Improve App performance and fix bugs

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored in two places:

• Locally on your device via SQLite — your primary data source, available offline
• Remotely via Google Firebase (Firestore) — encrypted cloud storage used to sync your data across devices

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS) and Firebase's built-in security rules to protect your information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google Firebase (Authentication & Firestore) — firebase.google.com/support/privacy

We do not use any third-party advertising networks, analytics SDKs, or data brokers.

6. Data Retention

Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your data will be permanently removed from our servers within 30 days. Locally stored data on your device must be deleted manually by uninstalling the App.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — Update or correct your information within the App
• Deletion — Delete your account and all associated data by contacting us at the email below
• Portability — Request an export of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at thepreacherapp@gmail.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The Preacher is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Email Verification

When you create an account, we send a verification email to confirm your address. This email is sent through Firebase and is used solely for account security purposes.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, through an in-app notification. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: