Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kidane ("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 related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Password (encrypted and stored securely)

2.2 User-Generated Content

We collect content you create in the app, including:

• Bible bookmarks, highlights, and notes
• Prayer requests and interactions
• Group memberships and posts
• Friend connections

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use the app, including reading activity, feature usage, and app performance data to improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Sync your data across devices
• Enable community features (prayer requests, groups, friends)
• Send you important updates about the app
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud database service. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and authorization
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you choose to share content publicly or with friends
• Service providers: With trusted third-party services (like Supabase) that help us operate the app
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt out of certain data collection

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@kidane.app

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@kidane.app