Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 17, 2026

At The Restored Word ("TRW," "we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website (therestoredword.com) and mobile application (collectively, the "Services").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you sign in with Google OAuth, we collect:

• Email address - Used for account identification and communication
• Name - Used for personalization
• Profile picture - Used for account display
• Google ID - Unique identifier for your account

1.2 Information You Create

When you use our Services, we store:

• Bookmarks - Bible verses you save for later reference
• Reading progress - Your current reading position and completion percentage
• Notes - Personal notes you add to verses
• Highlights - Verses you highlight with color markers
• Beta waitlist status - Your position in our mobile app beta waitlist

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

• Usage data - Pages visited, features used, time spent (via Google Analytics)
• Device information - Browser type, operating system, device type
• IP address - For security and analytics purposes
• Cookies - Session tokens and preferences (see Cookie Policy below)

1.4 Mobile App Specific Information

When you use our Android mobile application, the following additional information may be collected or stored:

• Local storage - Bible text and audio files downloaded for offline use are stored on your device
• Device identifiers - Anonymous device ID for crash reporting and analytics
• App version - To provide appropriate updates and support

App Permissions

Our mobile app requests the following permissions:

• Internet access - Required for syncing data, downloading content, and authentication
• Storage access - Required for downloading Bible content for offline reading
• Network state - To detect when you're offline and switch to cached content

Offline Data

Content you download for offline use (Bible text, audio files) is stored locally on your device. This data:

• Remains on your device until you delete the app or clear app data
• Is not transmitted to our servers
• Can be deleted at any time through the app settings or by uninstalling the app

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

2.1 Provide and Improve Services

• Authenticate your account and maintain your session
• Sync your bookmarks, notes, and reading progress across devices
• Display your profile information within the app
• Provide personalized Bible reading experience
• Improve our Services based on usage patterns

2.2 Beta Testing and Communication

• Manage the mobile app beta waitlist
• Send you notifications about your waitlist status (only if you join the waitlist)
• Communicate important updates about our Services
• Respond to your support requests

2.3 Security and Legal Compliance

• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our Terms of Service

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

• Google - OAuth authentication provider
• Database hosting - Secure PostgreSQL database for storing your data
• Analytics - Google Analytics for understanding usage patterns (anonymized)

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures:

• Encryption - All data transmitted between your device and our servers uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Secure authentication - JWT tokens with expiration for session management
• Database security - Encrypted database connections and secure password hashing
• Access controls - Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your profile information, bookmarks, notes, and highlights through our Services at any time.

5.2 Data Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your account and all associated data. Contact us at [email protected] to request account deletion.

5.3 Opt-Out of Communications

You can opt out of non-essential communications by updating your account preferences or clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails.

5.4 Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide Services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. 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.

8. International Users

Our Services are hosted in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Compliance with Privacy Laws

10.1 GDPR (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

10.2 CCPA (California Users)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access their personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

Note: We do not sell personal information.

11. Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies - Required for authentication and core functionality
• Preference cookies - Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics cookies - Help us understand how you use our Services (Google Analytics)

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

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

14. Consent

By using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.