Effective Date: January 2, 2026
Website Owner: Kevin Olvany
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Bible Bits ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
Account Information
Email Address: Used for account creation and authentication
Display Name: Your chosen name for your profile
Profile Picture: Optional profile image you upload
Authentication Provider: Whether you signed up via Email, Google, or Apple Sign-In
Usage Data
Reading Plans: Your selected Bible reading plans and progress
Memorization Data: Verses you're memorizing and your practice history
Challenge Scores: Your performance on verse recall challenges
Saved Verses: Bible verses you've bookmarked or saved
Preferred Bible Translation: Your selected Bible version (ESV, NIV, KJV, NKJV, etc.)
Social Features
Friend Connections: Your friend list and friend requests
Notifications: Your notification preferences and FCM tokens for push notifications
Technical Information
Device Information: Device type (iOS/Android), platform version
App Version: The version of Bible Bits you're using
Crash Reports: Anonymous crash logs to improve app stability
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and maintain your account
Sync your progress across devices
Send you notifications (with your permission) for:
Verse of the Day
Reading plan reminders
Friend requests
Improve app functionality and user experience
Provide customer support
Data Storage
Your data is stored securely using:
Firebase Authentication: Industry-standard secure authentication
Google Cloud Firestore: Encrypted cloud database
Firebase Cloud Messaging: For push notifications
All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption.
We DO NOT:
Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your data with advertisers
Use your data for marketing purposes
Track you across other apps or websites
We MAY share data:
With service providers (Firebase/Google Cloud) who help us operate the app
If required by law or legal process
To protect our rights, safety, or property
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Update your account information at any time
Delete your account and all associated data
Control your notification preferences
Export your data (upon request)
Children's Privacy
Bible Bits is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Bible Bits uses the following third-party services:
Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and notifications
Bolls Life API: Bible text retrieval (no personal data shared)
Apple Sign-In: Optional authentication method
Google Sign-In: Optional authentication method
These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
We retain your data:
Active Accounts: As long as your account is active
Deleted Accounts: We delete your data within 30 days of account deletion
Backup Data: May be retained for up to 90 days in backups
Security
We implement appropriate security measures including:
Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure authentication mechanisms
Regular security updates
Access controls to protect your data
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
Posting the new policy in the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending an in-app notification for material changes
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.
By using My Bible Bits, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
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If you have questions about this legal notice, please contact us at:
support@mybiblebits.com