Privacy Policy - FaithZap

Your Sacred Digital Space

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 1, 2025

🙏 Our Sacred Commitment

"When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen." - Matthew 6:6

At FaithZap, we believe your spiritual journey is deeply personal and sacred. Just as Jesus taught us to pray in private, we've built FaithZap to be your private sanctuary in the digital world. This Privacy Policy reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting your spiritual privacy while providing you with AI-powered biblical guidance.

📜 Core Privacy Principles

1. Privacy by Design

"But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing" - Matthew 6:3

Offline-First Architecture: Core features work without internet
Minimal Data Collection: We only collect what's absolutely necessary
No Tracking: We don't track your behavior or sell data to advertisers
Local Storage: Your personal data stays on your device

2. Free as Grace

"Freely you have received; freely give" - Matthew 10:8

No premium tiers that compromise privacy
No data monetization
No targeted advertising
Your data is NOT our product

3. Transparent as Glass

"For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed" - Luke 8:17

Clear, honest communication about data practices
Open about what we collect and why
No hidden terms or surprise changes

📊 Information We Collect

What We DO Collect:

1. Account Information (Optional)

Email address (if you choose to create an account)
Display name (you can use a pseudonym)
Account creation date

2. Device Information

Device type (iOS/Android)
App version
Language preference
Time zone

3. Usage Data (Anonymous)

Feature usage statistics (aggregated)
App crashes and errors (no personal context)
General engagement metrics (time in app, features used)

What We NEVER Collect:

❌ Real names (unless you choose to provide)
❌ Physical addresses
❌ Phone numbers
❌ Payment information (app is free forever)
❌ Location data
❌ Contacts or social connections
❌ Photos or media from your device
❌ Browsing history outside the app

🔐 How We Protect Your Information

Security Measures

End-to-End Encryption
- All sensitive data encrypted on your device
- Secure transmission when syncing (if enabled)
- Industry-standard encryption protocols
Local-First Storage
- Your conversations stay on your device
- Optional cloud backup (encrypted)
- You control what leaves your device
Anonymous Analytics
- No personally identifiable information
- Aggregated data only
- Used solely for app improvement

Data Retention

Local Data: Remains until you delete it
Account Data: Kept while account is active
Anonymous Analytics: Aggregated monthly, raw data deleted after 90 days
Right to Deletion: Request complete data deletion anytime

🤝 How We Use Your Information

We Use Data To:

✅ Improve the App

Fix bugs and crashes
Understand which features are helpful
Optimize performance

✅ Provide Core Services

Sync data across devices (if enabled)
Send daily verses (if notifications enabled)
Restore your data if you reinstall

✅ Protect the Community

Prevent abuse and spam
Ensure app stability
Maintain service quality

We NEVER Use Data To:

❌ Create advertising profiles
❌ Sell to third parties
❌ Share with data brokers
❌ Track you across apps/websites
❌ Make decisions about you
❌ Judge your spiritual journey

👥 Information Sharing

When We Share (Rare Circumstances):

Legal Requirements
- Only when legally required by valid court order
- We will notify you unless prohibited by law
- We challenge overly broad requests
With Your Explicit Consent
- Only when you explicitly authorize
- Clear explanation of what and why
- You can revoke consent anytime
Service Providers (Limited)
- Cloud storage (encrypted data only)
- Analytics (anonymous data only)
- All bound by strict privacy agreements

We NEVER Share With:

❌ Advertisers
❌ Data brokers
❌ Social media companies
❌ Marketing firms
❌ Religious organizations (without consent)
❌ Government (except legal requirements)

🎯 Your Rights & Choices

You Have the Right To:

Access Your Data
- Export all your data anytime
- See exactly what we have
- Receive in readable format
Delete Your Data
- Complete account deletion
- Remove specific content
- Right to be forgotten
Control Your Data
- Opt-out of analytics
- Disable cloud sync
- Use app completely offline
Data Portability
- Export in standard formats
- Move to another service
- Keep local backups

How to Exercise Rights:

In-App: Settings → Privacy → Your Data Rights
Email: privacy-faithzap@nntechai.com
Response Time: Within 30 days

👶 Children's Privacy

"Let the little children come to me" - Matthew 19:14

We welcome young believers but don't knowingly collect data from children under 13
Parental consent required for users under 13
Special protections for minor accounts
No targeted content for children

🌍 International Users

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

Full GDPR rights respected
Data processing only with legal basis
Right to object to processing
Data Protection Officer available

Other Jurisdictions

Compliance with local privacy laws
Data stored in user's region when possible
Cross-border transfers minimized

🔄 Changes to Privacy Policy

"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour" - Matthew 25:13

30-day notice for material changes
Email notification for significant updates
Previous versions available for review
Your consent required for major changes

🤖 AI and Machine Learning

How AI Respects Your Privacy:

On-Device Processing (When Possible)
- AI models run locally
- No data sent to servers
- Complete privacy maintained
Anonymous Training (Opt-in Only)
- Help improve AI for everyone
- Completely anonymized data
- Can opt-out anytime
- No personal information used
No Profiling
- AI doesn't judge or profile you
- No behavioral predictions
- No manipulation tactics

📞 Contact Us

Privacy Questions or Concerns:

Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy-faithzap@nntechai.com
Response within 48 hours

Mailing Address:
FaithZap Privacy Team
[Address to be added]

In-App Support:
Settings → Help → Privacy Support

🛡️ Our Promise to You

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul." - Psalm 23:1-3

Just as the Good Shepherd protects His flock, we pledge to:

Guard your privacy as a sacred trust
Never compromise your data for profit
Be transparent in all our practices
Empower you with control over your data
Respect your spiritual journey's privacy

Your trust is sacred to us. We will never betray it.

📅 Version History

v1.0 (Sep 1, 2025) - Initial Privacy Policy
Future updates will be listed here

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" - Proverbs 3:5