Privacy Policy
Bible Word Study
Last updated: December 2025
Information We Collect
Bible Word Study is designed to protect your privacy. We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service:
- Account Information: When you subscribe to premium features, we collect your Apple ID information through Apple's In-App Purchase system.
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the app experience.
- Device Information: Basic device information for app functionality and crash reporting.
Data Stored on Your Device
Most of your data is stored locally on your device and never leaves it:
- Saved Words: Words you bookmark for later reference
- Personal Notes: Comments and notes you write on word studies
- Highlighted Verses: Bible verses you highlight or save
- Verse Comments: Notes you add to Bible verses
- Search History: Your recent word searches
- App Preferences: Your settings and preferences
This data stays on your device and is not uploaded to any server.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our Bible study services
- Process subscription payments through Apple's system
- Generate AI-powered word studies based on your searches
- Improve app functionality and user experience
- Send important service notifications
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- Apple Inc.: Subscription and payment processing through the App Store
- Legal Requirements: When required by law
Tracking & Advertising
Bible Word Study may collect data to help improve your experience and understand how the app is used:
- Product Interaction: We may collect information about how you interact with the app (such as features used, pages viewed) to improve the app experience.
- App Tracking Transparency: When you first open the app, you will be asked for permission to track your activity. You can choose to allow or deny this request. If you deny, we will not track your activity for personalized purposes.
- Your Choice: You can change your tracking preference at any time in your device's Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking.
We do not use your data for targeted advertising or share it with data brokers.
AI-Powered Features & OpenAI
Our app uses artificial intelligence to generate word studies. When you search for a word:
- Your search query is sent to OpenAI's API to generate the word study content
- OpenAI processes the request and returns the study results
- We do not send any personal information beyond the search term itself
Please review OpenAI's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle data.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- All subscription data is handled securely through Apple's In-App Purchase system
- Local data is stored securely on your device using iOS security features
- API communications use encrypted HTTPS connections
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information stored in the app
- Delete your saved words, notes, and search history at any time
- Cancel subscriptions through your Apple ID settings
- Choose not to use AI-powered features
Children's Privacy
Our app is suitable for all ages and contains biblical educational content. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Third-Party Services
Our app integrates with the following third-party services:
- Apple App Store: Payment processing and subscriptions via StoreKit
- OpenAI: AI-powered word study generation
- API.Bible: Bible text and translation data
Please review each service's privacy policy for information about their data practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.