This policy explains how Faith Diary handles information when you read the Bible, keep a journal, and use its optional features. The developer responsible for this app can be contacted at the email address above. You can use core Bible reading and recording features without an account. An account is needed only for optional cloud backup.
| Information | When and why it is used | Where it is handled |
|---|---|---|
| Journal entries, reflections, prayers, notes, verse notes and saved verses, reading records, schedules, folders, trash, drafts, and settings | When you use the app, to create, display, search, organise, and review your records. | Your device. Journal, prayer, and note text is encrypted in local storage. The app's private local data is removed when you uninstall it. |
| Email address, password, and account identifiers | Only when you choose to create or use a cloud backup account, for authentication and account management. | Google Firebase Authentication. The developer cannot view your original password. |
| Encrypted cloud backup file and backup metadata | Only when you request a cloud backup, to restore your records after changing devices or reinstalling. | Google Firebase Storage, separated by account. The app encrypts the backup contents on your device with a backup password you choose before upload. The account identifier, file size, and backup time are stored as metadata. |
| Advertising and device identifiers, IP address, ad interactions, and diagnostics | When ads are requested or displayed, for ad delivery, measurement, analytics, and fraud prevention. The app can show banner and interstitial ads. | Google AdMob. An IP address can be used to estimate approximate location. Available consent choices are handled through Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP), according to your region and the configured messages. Privacy options are available in the app when required. |
| Crash reports, error logs, app version, device model, operating system, and installation identifiers | Only if you enable error reporting, to diagnose crashes and improve stability. | Google Firebase Crashlytics. The app does not deliberately add journal, prayer, or note text to error reports. |
| Microphone input | Only after you start voice input and grant microphone permission, to convert speech to text. | Your selected device speech recognition service may process audio, including over the internet depending on the service and settings. Faith Diary does not separately save audio recordings. |
| Text sent for read-aloud | When you ask the app to read a verse aloud. | Your installed text-to-speech engine. Some voices require an internet connection and are subject to that provider's settings and policy. |
| Purchase status and transaction information | When you purchase Premium or make a support purchase, to process the purchase and provide or restore the applicable benefit. | Google Play Billing handles payment details such as card numbers; those details are not sent to the developer. The app keeps Premium status on your device and processes purchase updates from Google Play. |
| Reminder schedules | When you enable reminders, to show local Bible or journal notifications. | Your device. The app does not send reminder schedules to a notification server. |
If you export a backup, PDF, or verse card, or share content with another app, the file or content is sent to the location or app you choose. Exported copies can remain after Faith Diary is uninstalled and must be deleted separately. The receiving service's privacy practices apply.
The developer does not sell your personal records. The app uses these services to provide its features; each provider has its own privacy practices:
These providers may process data in countries other than your own. Details about provider processing and protections are available in the linked policies.
Private local app data is removed when you uninstall the app. Deleted journal records may first remain in the app's trash for 30 days. You can manage the trash in the app. Copies you exported, shared, or saved outside the app are managed separately.
Cloud account and backup data are kept until you delete them or request deletion. When a cloud backup file is deleted, it becomes unavailable through the app. If Cloud Storage soft delete is enabled, a recoverable copy may remain for the bucket's configured retention period, commonly seven days by default, before permanent deletion. Provider security and service records can be retained for limited periods under provider policies, storage settings, and applicable law. Crashlytics retention follows Firebase's privacy and security information.
You can ask the developer to access, correct, or delete your cloud account and backup data at qhdgk71@gmail.com. Verified account and backup deletion requests are handled within seven business days. See Account and Data Deletion for in-app and email instructions.
You can switch error reporting off in Settings at any time. You can change microphone permission and advertising preferences in the app or device settings as available. Core recording features remain available without cloud sign-in. The developer cannot recover a forgotten backup password or access data stored only on your device.
Faith Diary is not primarily directed at children under 14 and does not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact the developer.
Changes to this policy will be communicated through an app update or this page. For questions about this policy, email qhdgk71@gmail.com.