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Transparency & Data Protection

Faith Pad Privacy Policy

Effective & Last Updated: August 26, 2026 • Version 1.2

Zero Note Monetization

We never sell your notes, sermon outlines, or devotional entries to third-party advertisers or data brokers.

YouVersion Integration

Scripture queries are routed through server proxies without transmitting personal identity coordinates.

30-Day Protected Deletion

Full 30-day grace period with automatic cancellation if you log in or request to cancel.

1. Introduction & Overview

Faith Pad (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, sanctity, and security of our users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, store, process, and protect your personal information when you use the Faith Pad mobile application (iOS and Android), our cloud sync infrastructure, and the Faith Pad web services.

2. Information We Collect

A. Account & Authentication Data

Faith Pad utilizes passwordless OpenID Connect / OAuth2 workflows (Google Sign-In and Sign in with Apple). When you authenticate, we collect your name, email address, avatar URL, and OAuth provider unique subject identifier to provision and identify your user profile.

B. User Content, Notes & Folder Hierarchies

We store the structured content blocks you create, including sermon outlines, text titles, timestamps, folder names, text formatting (highlights, bold, italics), and scripture reference blocks. These are stored securely in PostgreSQL using encrypted JSONB structures.

C. User Configuration & Preferences

We retain your theological application preferences, including your global default Bible translation (e.g., ESV, NIV, KJV, NLT, AMP) and your AI Smart Reference Detection toggle status.

3. Third-Party Integrations & Services

YouVersion Bible Platform SDK

Faith Pad connects with the YouVersion Platform SDK to deliver biblical passages and translation comparisons. When scripture is requested, our servers fetch passage text using book, chapter, and verse coordinates. No personal note contents or user profile data are shared with the YouVersion platform.

4. Data Storage, Keychain & Security

We employ strict security practices to safeguard your spiritual notes and identity:

  • Device Keychain: Long-lived authentication JWTs are cryptographically stored on your device using expo-secure-store (iOS Keychain and Android Keystore).
  • Encrypted In Transit & At Rest: All network requests between the mobile app, web platform, and cloud backend are enforced over TLS 1.3. Databases utilize managed encryption at rest.
  • Offline Sync Queue: Local edits made offline are safely queued in client-side storage and synchronized using optimistic concurrency checks to prevent accidental overwrites.
5. Account Deletion & 30-Day Protected Grace Period

We respect your right to completely delete your account and all associated data. When you submit an account deletion request, the following conditions strictly apply:

1. 30-Day Execution Window: Your account enters a 30-day pending deletion period before data is permanently wiped.
2. Automatic Cancellation via Login: If you log into the Faith Pad mobile app anytime during the 30 days, your account deletion request is automatically canceled and your account restored without data loss.
3. Manual Cancellation Option: You can also write to support@faithpad.app or submit a cancellation request on our Account Deletion page within the 30 days.
4. Permanent Purge: After 30 days have elapsed without cancellation, all profile records, folder structures, notes, blocks, and share provisions are irreversibly deleted from our production databases and backup cycles.

6. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA & App Store Standards)

Regardless of your geographic location, Faith Pad grants you full control over your personal data:

  • Right to Access & Portability: View your profile and notes directly within the app.
  • Right to Rectification: Update your default translation, name, or settings anytime in Settings.
  • Right to Erasure: Request full permanent deletion of your account and notes via our Account Deletion Portal.

7. Contact Us

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