Key Privacy Highlights
- • No personal accounts required - Use Faith Explorer without registration
- • Local data storage - Your saved verses and preferences stay on your device
- • Advertising supported - We show ads to keep the app free
- • Transparent tracking - We ask your permission before any ad tracking
- • Religious texts are public - All content comes from publicly available sources
1. Information We Collect
Faith Explorer is designed with privacy as a core principle while providing a free, ad-supported experience.
1.1 Personal Data
Faith Explorer does not require you to create an account or provide personal information such as:
- Names, email addresses, or contact information
- Location data or GPS coordinates
- Personal religious beliefs or practices
1.2 Device Information for Advertising
To provide free access to Faith Explorer, we display advertisements. For this purpose, we may collect:
- Device Identifiers: Such as the Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) on iOS, used to deliver relevant ads and measure ad effectiveness
- Advertising Data: Information about ad interactions (views, clicks) to improve ad relevance
You have control: When you first use Faith Explorer, you will be asked whether you allow tracking for advertising purposes via Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt. You can choose to allow or deny this tracking, and you can change your preference at any time in your device settings.
1.3 Anonymous Usage Analytics
We may collect completely anonymous, aggregated usage statistics to improve the app, such as:
- App crash reports (without personal identifiers)
- Feature usage frequency (anonymized)
- Performance metrics to optimize app speed
2. How We Use Information
2.1 Advertising Purposes
If you consent to tracking, device identifiers and advertising data are used to:
- Deliver personalized advertisements relevant to your interests
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Prevent ad fraud and ensure proper ad delivery
- Support the free availability of Faith Explorer
2.2 App Improvement
Anonymous data is used to:
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Understand which features are most valuable to users
- Ensure app stability and reliability
3. Third-Party Advertising Partners
Faith Explorer works with third-party advertising partners to display ads. These partners may collect and use data as described in their own privacy policies:
These partners may use technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and device identifiers to collect information about your activity across apps and websites.
SKAdNetwork
We participate in Apple's SKAdNetwork, which allows measurement of advertising effectiveness while limiting access to user-level data. This is a privacy-preserving technology that does not reveal your personal information.
4. Religious Content and AI Processing
4.1 Religious Texts
Faith Explorer provides access to publicly available religious texts and scriptures sourced from:
- Public domain religious texts and translations
- Open-source religious scripture databases
- Authorized religious text repositories
- Academic and scholarly religious text collections
4.2 AI-Powered Features
Our AI features are designed to respect religious diversity and provide educational insights:
- AI responses are generated based on publicly available religious texts
- No personal religious beliefs or practices are analyzed
- AI interactions are processed securely
- No religious queries or discussions are stored permanently
5. Data Storage and Security
5.1 Local Storage
Faith Explorer stores the following data locally on your device:
- Saved verses and bookmarks
- App preferences and settings
- Offline religious text content for faster access
- Learning progress and streaks
5.2 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security practices:
- Secure local storage encryption
- Regular security audits and updates
- Encrypted data transmission where applicable
6. Your Choices and Rights
6.1 Advertising Tracking
You can control ad tracking preferences:
- On iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage which apps can track your activity
- You can opt out of personalized ads at any time
6.2 Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access any data we might have about you
- Delete your local app data via app settings or by uninstalling the app
- Opt out of any data collection and tracking
- Contact us with privacy concerns
7. Children's Privacy
Faith Explorer is suitable for users of all ages. We do not:
- Knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
- Require age verification or personal information
- Show personalized ads to users who have not consented to tracking
8. International Users
Faith Explorer respects international privacy laws:
- Compliant with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Respects CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- Follows international data protection standards
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:
- Notify users of significant changes through the app
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Never reduce your privacy protections without notice
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or Faith Explorer's data practices, please contact us:
Our Privacy Commitment
Faith Explorer is built on the principle that exploring religious wisdom should be accessible to everyone. We use advertising to keep the app free while giving you clear choices about your privacy. Your spiritual exploration matters to us, and we're committed to being transparent about how we operate.