Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 Feb 2026

Holy Bible ASV - Study & Prayer (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the mobile application Holy Bible ASV - Study & Prayer (the “App”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the App.

By installing or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide Directly

In general, you can use the core features of the App (reading the Bible, setting reminders, notes, bookmarks) without creating an account and without providing personal information.

You may choose to share information with us in the following ways:

Contact / Support
If you contact us by email (e.g., at risingstaritservices@gmail.com), we will receive:
- Your email address
- The content of your message and any other information you choose to provide

We use this information only to respond to your inquiry and provide support.

1.2. Information Stored on Your Device (Local Data)

The App may store the following data locally on your device:

Bible reading progress
Notes associated with Bible verses
Bookmarks and highlights
Reminder settings (for Morning Prayer, Night Prayer, and Bible reading)
Appearance and reading preferences (font size, theme mode)

This information is stored on your device’s local storage and is not automatically transmitted to our servers.

1.3. Automatically Collected Information (Usage & Device Data)

When you use the App, some non-personal information may be collected automatically either by the App itself or through third-party services (such as advertising or analytics providers). This may include:

Device information (model, operating system version, language, country)
App usage information (screens visited, features used, session duration)
Anonymous identifiers such as Advertising ID (e.g., Google Advertising ID)
IP address (used by third-party services such as AdMob for fraud prevention and targeting)

This information is generally collected in an aggregated or anonymized form and does not identify you personally.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the App and its features
To improve the reading experience, reminders, and overall functionality
To monitor usage and performance of the App (e.g., which screens are used most)
To fix bugs, prevent abuse, and enhance security
To show personalized or non-personalized ads (through third-party ad networks)
To respond to your support requests and feedback

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Advertising (Google AdMob)

The App may display ads using Google AdMob or other advertising networks.

These third-party ad providers may use cookies, mobile identifiers, and similar technologies to:

Serve and measure ads in the App
Understand how users interact with ads
Provide more relevant advertising (where allowed)

Information that may be collected and processed by AdMob and similar providers includes:

Device information (e.g., device model, operating system)
Advertising ID (e.g., Google Advertising ID)
IP address
Approximate location (derived from IP, if enabled)
App usage (which screens are viewed, how often ads are seen or clicked)

You can learn more about how Google uses data from apps that use its services here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

3.1. Managing Ads and Advertising ID

You can manage or reset your Advertising ID and opt out of personalized advertising via your device settings:

On Android: Settings → Google → Ads (or similar menu depending on your device)

Note: You may still see ads, but they may be less relevant.

4. Push Notifications & Reminders

The App may use notifications to:

Remind you about Morning Prayer
Remind you about Night Prayer
Remind you to read the Bible (daily reading goals, verse of the day, etc.)

You can control notifications in two ways:

Within the App – By turning reminders on or off and adjusting times.
Device Settings – By disabling notifications for this App in your Android settings.

We do not use notifications to send advertising messages.

5. Data Storage, Security & Retention

5.1. Local Data on Your Device

Information such as notes, bookmarks, reading progress, and reminder settings is typically stored locally on your device. If you uninstall the App or clear its data, this information may be deleted.

5.2. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information under our control from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5.3. Data Retention

Contact/support emails: Retained as long as reasonably necessary to provide support, maintain records, or comply with legal obligations.
Local data (notes, bookmarks, etc.): Stored on your device until you delete it or uninstall the App.

6. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services for:

Advertising (e.g., Google AdMob)
Analytics or crash reporting (if implemented, e.g., Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics)

These third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect and process data according to their policies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers. For example:

Google AdMob & Firebase:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is not specifically directed to children under 13 (or under the age required by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at risingstaritservices@gmail.com. We will take steps to remove such information and, if applicable, disable the child’s access to certain features.

8. International Users

If you use the App from outside your country of residence, your information may be processed in the country where our third-party service providers are located. By using the App, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in such locations.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

Update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
Make the revised Privacy Policy available within the App and/or on our website (if applicable).

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your local laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

The right to access, update, or delete information you have provided
The right to object to or restrict certain processing
The right to withdraw consent (where applicable)

Since the App generally does not require you to create an account or provide personal information for normal use, these rights may primarily apply to information you have shared with us via email or other direct communication.

If you wish to exercise any rights or have questions about your data, contact us at:

Email: risingstaritservices@gmail.com

11. Contact Us

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

Holy Bible ASV - Study & Prayer – Support
Email: risingstaritservices@gmail.com