🔐 Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 6, 2026
"Bible Together" (hereinafter the "Service") values your personal information and complies with relevant laws such as the 「Personal Information Protection Act」. This policy informs you of the types of personal data we collect, our purpose for collecting it, and our retention periods.
1. Personal Information Collected
| Item |
Collection Method |
Required |
| Email Address |
During Sign-up / Social Login |
Required |
| Nickname (Display Name) |
During Sign-up / Social Login |
Required |
| Profile Picture URL |
During Social Login (Provided by Google) |
Optional |
📌 Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as phone numbers, addresses, gender, date of birth, or payment information.
2. Purpose of Collection and Use
- User Identification & Login: Account management via email addressing
- Service Provision: Saving reading progress, tracking group participation
- Community Features: Displaying nickname in groups, sharing prayer requests
- Service Improvement: Usage statistics analysis (in de-identified forms)
3. Retention Period of Personal Information
- Account Information: Retained until the user deletes their account
- Service Usage Records: Immediately deleted upon account deletion
However, if retention is required by applicable laws, the data may be kept for the specified period.
4. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
This Service does not provide users' personal information to third parties.
Exceptions to this policy include:
- When the user provides prior consent
- When required by law
5. Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing
To operate the Service, personal data processing is entrusted to the following entities:
| Service Provider |
Entrusted Tasks |
| Google Firebase |
User authentication, data storage, and hosting |
6. User's Rights
Users may exercise the following rights at any time:
- Right to Access: Request access to personal information
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal information (Account deletion)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request suspension of personal information processing
🗑️ Account Deletion Notice
You can delete your account instantly within the app via [Settings] → [Account Management] → [Delete Account].
Upon deletion, all personal data and usage records will be immediately erased and cannot be recovered.
7. Privacy Protection Measures
- Encryption: Passwords are encrypted when stored.
- Secure Transmission: All data is securely transmitted using HTTPS encryption.
- Access Restrictions: Access to personal information is strictly limited to authorized personnel.
8. Advertising Services and Behavioral Information Collection
To generate revenue, this Service may utilize third-party advertising services (such as Google AdMob/AdSense).
- Collecting Entities: Advertising networks like Google, Coupang Partners, etc.
- Collected Items: Advertising identifiers (ADID/IDFA), cookies, device information, app usage records
- Purpose: Delivering personalized advertisements and analyzing ad performance
- How to Opt-Out: Limit ad tracking through your device settings:
- Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads > Delete/Reset Advertising ID
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track (Turn Off)
9. Personal Information of Children Under 14
This Service is intended for users aged 14 and older. As a rule, registration by children under 14 is restricted.
10. Changes to the Privacy Policy
This policy may be revised due to changes in laws or service guidelines. Any updates will be announced as a notice within the app.
11. Privacy Protection Officer