Overview
By Faith 40 ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
We believe your spiritual journey is personal. That's why we've designed By Faith 40 with privacy as a core principle.
Information We Collect
Information Stored Locally
The following information is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers:
- Your reading progress and completion status
- Daily activity completions (faith, family, fitness)
- App preferences and settings
- Your chosen start date and schedule
Information We Collect for Group Features
If you choose to use the group features, we collect:
- Display Name: The name you choose to show to group members
- Device Identifier: A unique, anonymous identifier for your device
- Group Membership: Which groups you've joined
- Activity Data: Progress you choose to share with your group
- Messages: Content you post in group chats
Push Notifications
If you enable push notifications, we collect:
- Push Token: A unique identifier used to send notifications to your device
You can disable notifications at any time through your device settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Enable group features and allow you to connect with others
- Send you daily reminders (if enabled)
- Improve the app experience
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Your progress and activity data are only shared with members of groups you explicitly join. You control what groups you participate in and can leave at any time.
Data Storage and Security
Local data is stored on your device using secure storage mechanisms provided by your operating system.
Group and account data is stored securely using Convex, a modern database platform with encryption at rest and in transit.
Data Retention
- Local Data: Remains on your device until you delete the app or reset your progress
- Group Data: Retained while you are a member of a group; removed when you leave
- Messages: Retained as part of group history
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View all data associated with your account
- Delete: Remove your data by leaving groups and deleting the app
- Opt-out: Disable notifications or avoid using group features entirely
Children's Privacy
By Faith 40 is not directed at children under 13. 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.
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
- Convex: For group features and data synchronization
- Expo: For push notification delivery
These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.
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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@byfaith40.app