Privacy Policy for Bible Roots

Last Updated: July 9, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Bible Roots ("we," "our," or "us") is made by BrownDev, LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the Bible Roots mobile application.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following information to provide the app experience:

  • Account information, such as your email address, display name, and Firebase user ID when you sign in with Google or email and password.
  • Reading progress, including chapters marked read, streaks, reading time, reading-plan progress, bookmarks, challenge progress, and related app preferences.
  • Group challenge information, including challenge names, invite codes, member IDs, display names, and progress within challenges you create or join.
  • Optional purchase information needed to confirm in-app tips. We do not receive or store your credit card or payment account details.
  • Local reminder preferences if you enable reading reminders on your device.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Your information is used solely for:

  • Providing and maintaining Bible reading, progress tracking, streaks, bookmarks, and plans.
  • User authentication and account management.
  • Syncing your progress across devices when you sign in.
  • Creating, joining, and displaying group challenges.
  • Processing optional in-app tips through Apple or Google.
  • Improving app reliability and support.

4. DATA STORAGE

If you use Bible Roots without signing in, your reading progress and preferences are stored locally on your device. If you sign in, your synced account and reading data are stored using Firebase, a Google Cloud service. Firebase provides authentication and Cloud Firestore database services.

5. WE DO NOT SELL YOUR DATA

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Bible Roots does not show ads and does not collect your precise location, contacts, or photos.

6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use the following third-party services to operate Bible Roots:

  • Firebase and Google Cloud for authentication, account sync, and Cloud Firestore storage.
  • Google Sign-In for optional account access.
  • Apple App Store and Google Play for app distribution, in-app purchases, and app reviews.
  • Device notification services for local reading reminders if you enable reminders.

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

7. GROUP CHALLENGES

If you create or join a group challenge, other members of that challenge may see your display name and challenge progress, such as completed chapters or challenge status. Invite codes are intended to let others join a challenge you choose to share.

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we use established services and security practices designed to protect app data.

9. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data associated with your account.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Reset local app progress and preferences from the app where available.
  • Request deletion of your account and synced data.
  • Ask questions about how your data is used.

10. DATA DELETION

You can reset local reading data in the app settings. To delete your account and synced Firebase data, contact us at admin@browndev.net. We will process deletion requests as soon as reasonably possible.

11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Bible Roots is designed for Bible reading and spiritual growth. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date above.

13. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: admin@browndev.net

By using Bible Roots, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.