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, verse notes, and word studies you add while reading
• Message Preparation Notes — Content you create in the message preparation feature
• Photos You Attach — Images you choose to attach to a sermon or service

Information Collected Automatically

• Location Names — When you log a sermon, the App records the location name you enter to display on your preaching history. The App never reads your device's GPS; only the text you type is stored.
• Scanned Notes — The Scan Notes feature accesses your camera or photo library to perform text recognition (OCR). This processing happens entirely on your device.
• Usage & Diagnostics — Anonymous app-usage statistics (which features are used, via Firebase Analytics) and crash reports (via Firebase Crashlytics). This data is used only to fix bugs and improve the App, and is not used for advertising.
• 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 read your device's GPS location
• 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 and locations
• Restore your data if you switch devices or reinstall the App
• Improve App performance, understand which features are used, 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 (Cloud Firestore and Firebase Storage) — encrypted cloud storage used to sync your data and photo attachments 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 Google services, each governed by Google's privacy policy (firebase.google.com/support/privacy):

• Firebase Authentication — account sign-in and email verification
• Cloud Firestore & Firebase Storage — encrypted cloud sync of your ministry data and photo attachments
• Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics — anonymous usage statistics and crash reports, used only to improve stability and understand which features are used
• Google Places — suggests location names as you type when logging a service; only the text you type is sent

We do not use any third-party advertising networks or data brokers, and we never sell your data.

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 directly in the App (Settings → Account → Delete Account), or by contacting us at the email below
• Portability — Request an export of your data (the App also includes a built-in backup export)

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: