Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3/13/2025

Last Updated: 3/13/2025

Overview

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by The BibleVerse ("we," "us," or "our") in connection with your use of The BibleVerse mobile application (the "App"). By accessing or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms set forth in this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please refrain from using the App.

1. Information We Collect

The BibleVerse collects the following categories of information:

Required Personal Information: Email address (only required for account creation)
Optional Data:
- User-generated content, such as notes or bookmarks
- Interaction data, such as questions asked using the AI feature

This information is collected directly from you when you input data into the App.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We process your personal information for legitimate business purposes, including but not limited to:

Provision of Services: To operate, maintain, and enhance the App's functionality and user experience.
Performance Analytics: To improve the app based on usage patterns while maintaining user privacy.
Communication: To send administrative updates, respond to inquiries, or provide technical support.
Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We collect and process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Consent: By providing personal information, you consent to its processing in accordance with this Policy.
Contractual Necessity: Processing may be required to fulfill the services provided through the App.
Legitimate Interests: To improve App functionality and user experience, consistent with your rights and expectations.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

The BibleVerse does not sell, lease, or trade your personal information. However, your data may be shared under the following limited circumstances:

Authorized Service Providers: We may engage third-party vendors or contractors to support App operations, subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
Legal Compliance: Personal information may be disclosed to comply with legal obligations, enforce terms of use, or protect our rights.
Aggregate Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that does not identify you, for research or analytics purposes.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

To protect your information, we implement robust administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. Despite our efforts, no method of electronic storage or transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have certain rights with respect to your personal information, including but not limited to:

Access and Portability: The right to request access to your data and obtain a copy.
Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
Data Restriction: The right to limit processing of your data under certain conditions.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@vem-digital.com.

7. Children's Privacy & Compliance with Laws

The BibleVerse is available for all users, including children.

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other relevant data protection laws. If a user is under 13 years old (or the applicable age of digital consent in their region), we:

Do not require personal information beyond what is necessary for functionality.
Do not share, sell, or track personal data for advertising purposes.
Require parental consent before collecting personal information from users under 13 where required by law.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal data without consent, please contact us at info@vem-digital.com to request deletion of such data.

8. Intellectual Property & Copyright Protection

All images, illustrations, and audio within The BibleVerse app are the exclusive property of The BibleVerse and are protected under copyright law.

Strictly Prohibited:

Copying, redistributing, modifying, or using any images or audio outside of the app without prior written consent.
Downloading, recording, or reproducing the app's content for personal or commercial use.

Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access the App outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Policy at our sole discretion. Any material changes will be communicated through the App or other appropriate channels. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Information

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

📧 Email: info@vem-digital.com

This Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law principles.