Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 21, 2026

1. Introduction

Jesus Says ("we," "our," or "App") 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. You may use the App's core features without manually creating an account or signing in. If the App creates an anonymous session for service operation, or if you choose to sign in with Apple, we collect and use information as described below.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Conversation Data: Your voice input may be processed on-device or via Apple's Speech Recognition service, depending on your device and language settings, before being sent to our servers as text
Personal Reflection (Confession) Transcripts: Audio reflections you record in the Personal Reflection feature may be processed on-device or via Apple's Speech Recognition service, depending on your device and language settings, before being sent to our servers as text for spiritual guidance generation
Devotion Journey Transcripts: Daily audio check-ins you record in the Devotion Journey feature may be processed on-device or via Apple's Speech Recognition service, depending on your device and language settings, before being sent to our servers as text for AI-personalized devotional responses
Authentication Information: When you choose to sign in with Apple, or when the App uses an anonymous session for service operation. Core features do not require manual registration
Device Information: Device ID, app version, and platform information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: How you interact with the App
Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Log Data: App performance and error logs
Advertising Identifier (IDFA): If you grant tracking permission via the App Tracking Transparency prompt, your device's Advertising Identifier may be collected by Google AdMob for personalized advertising

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide AI-Generated Responses: Your conversations are sent to Google's Gemini AI to generate Bible verse suggestions
In-App Bible Reading: When you tap a verse reference, the App displays the full passage from Bible text included in the app; no additional personal data is sent for this feature
Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
Authentication: Verify your identity when you choose to sign in with Apple or when the App maintains an anonymous session
Analytics: Understand how the App is used (anonymized data)
Advertising: Display advertisements through Google AdMob. If you grant App Tracking Transparency (ATT) permission, ads may be personalized using your device's Advertising Identifier

4. App Tracking Transparency (iOS)

After you review and accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy on first launch, iOS may display an App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt asking whether you allow the App to track your activity for advertising purposes. If you grant permission, your device's Advertising Identifier (IDFA) may be shared with Google AdMob to serve personalized ads. If you deny permission, only non-personalized ads will be shown.

You can change this permission at any time in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Gemini AI

Purpose: Your conversation transcripts are sent to Google's Gemini AI to generate Bible verse suggestions
Data Shared: Conversation text, device context, and user locale
Privacy Policy: Google AI Privacy Policy
Note: Google processes your conversation data according to their privacy policy

5.2 Firebase (Google)

Purpose: Backend services, authentication, and App Check security
Data Shared: Device ID, app version, authentication tokens
Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy Policy

5.3 Google AdMob

Purpose: Display advertisements in the App
Data Shared: Device information and Advertising Identifier (IDFA), subject to your ATT choice
Privacy Policy: AdMob Privacy Policy

5.4 Apple App Store (In-App Purchases)

Purpose: Processing of in-app purchases (Premium Lifetime ad-free access and Reflection packs of 5, 20, 50, or 100 Reflections)
Data Shared: Purchase transactions, product identifiers, and verification data are processed by Apple; we receive verification results to grant premium status and Reflection balance
Privacy Policy: Apple Privacy Policy

Purpose: Optional user authentication that links your account to your Apple ID, enabling purchase restoration and data persistence across reinstalls
Data Shared: Authentication tokens, basic profile information (if you choose to share with the App)
Privacy Policy: Apple Privacy Policy

5.6 Error Reporting

Purpose: Capture application errors for debugging and stability improvements
Data Shared: In the current release, the App logs errors only in local debug output and does not send crash data to a third-party crash analytics provider
Future Changes: If off-device crash reporting is enabled in a future release, this Privacy Policy and any applicable platform disclosures will be updated before rollout

6. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: Conversation history and user preferences are stored locally on your device using encrypted storage where applicable. Bible text used for in-app verse display is loaded from resources included in the app and is not transmitted to or from our servers for that feature
Cloud Storage: Authentication tokens and App Check data are stored securely via Firebase. We do not store your conversation content on our servers; however, your conversation text is transmitted to Google's Gemini AI for processing — Google retains this data according to their own privacy policy (see §5.1)
Security: We use industry-standard security measures, including iOS Keychain for sensitive data, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure

7. Data Retention

Conversation, Reflection, and Devotion Transcripts: Stored locally on your device; not retained on our servers after the AI response is generated
Account Data: Retained in Firebase (Firestore collections users/, devotion/, and purchases/) as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time via the Delete Account option in Settings or by emailing jesussays889@gmail.com
Analytics Data: Anonymized and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request access to your personal data
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data. You can do this at any time using the Delete Account option in the App's settings menu (tap the gear icon ⚙️ on the home screen). Alternatively, email us at jesussays889@gmail.com with the subject "Delete My Account" and we will process your request within 30 days.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data by contacting us at jesussays889@gmail.com
Opt-Out of Tracking: Deny the App Tracking Transparency permission when prompted, or change your choice at any time via iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom:

Legal Basis: We process your data based on your consent and our legitimate interests in operating and securing the Service
Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Right to Restrict Processing: Request temporary restriction of processing in certain circumstances
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to certain processing where applicable under local law
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing
Supervisory Authority: You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

For GDPR and other data rights requests, contact jesussays889@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 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 immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

11. 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 in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. AI-Generated Content and Data Usage

Important Notice:

Your conversations are processed by Google's Gemini AI to generate responses
Google may use this data to improve their AI services according to their privacy policy
We do not control how Google processes your conversation data
AI-generated responses are not reviewed or approved by us before being shown to you

13. Mental Health & Crisis Resources

Jesus Says is a spiritual guidance app and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis intervention. AI-generated responses are not reviewed by licensed mental health professionals. If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please contact:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (US) — 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 — crisistextline.org
Emergency Services: Call 911 (US) or your local emergency number

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: jesussays889@gmail.com

By using the App, you consent to:

The collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy
The sharing of your conversation data with Google's Gemini AI
The use of third-party services (Firebase, AdMob, authentication providers)

By using Jesus Says, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy, including how your data is shared with third-party services like Google Gemini AI.