Privacy Policy

Introduction

FaithLifted ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

By using FaithLifted, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)
• Profile information you choose to provide (such as a profile picture)

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

• Reading plan progress and completion data
• Prayer list entries and journal notes you create
• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Device type, operating system, and app version

Scripture Content

We use the API.Bible service to provide Scripture readings. When you view Scripture passages, your requests are sent to API.Bible's servers. Please refer to the API.Bible Terms of Service for their data practices.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Manage your account and personalize your experience
• Track your reading plan progress and spiritual growth
• Send you notifications you have opted into (such as daily reading reminders)
• Respond to your support requests and communications
• Analyze usage trends to improve our features

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers hosted by Railway (backend) and Vercel (web application). We use industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication
• Database encryption at rest

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:

• Service providers — hosting (Railway, Vercel), email delivery (SendLayer), and Scripture content (API.Bible), solely to operate the Service
• Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation

Push Notifications

With your permission, we may send push notifications for daily reading reminders and other updates. You can opt out of notifications at any time through your device settings or the app's notification preferences.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data through your profile settings
• Update your account information at any time
• Delete your account and associated data by contacting us
• Export your data by requesting it through our contact form
• Opt out of notifications and non-essential communications

Children's Privacy

FaithLifted is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Analytics

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our Service. These services may collect information about your use of the app, which we use solely to improve the Service. You can opt out of analytics tracking through your browser or device settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@faithlifted.com
• Website: faithlifted.com/contact