Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 28, 2025
StillWaters ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you create an account or use StillWaters, we may collect:
- Account Information: Email address, display name, and profile picture (optional)
- Journal Entries: Your personal reflections and notes written within the app
- User Preferences: Notification settings, reading progress, and bookmarks
- Friend Connections: Information about friends you connect with in the app
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our app, we may automatically collect:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: Features used, time spent in app, and interaction patterns
- Log Data: Error logs and crash reports to improve app stability
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the StillWaters app
- Personalize your experience and deliver relevant devotional content
- Send push notifications (if enabled) for daily devotional reminders
- Enable social features like friend connections and encouragement
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- All data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL
- Authentication is handled securely through Firebase Authentication
- Journal entries and personal data are stored in secure cloud databases
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information (e.g., connecting with friends)
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (e.g., Firebase, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Your Privacy Choices
You have control over your information:
- Profile Privacy: Choose whether your profile is visible to other users
- Notifications: Enable or disable push notifications in app settings
- Account Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us
- Data Export: Request a copy of your personal data
Children's Privacy
StillWaters is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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.
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and analytics
- Expo: App development and push notification services
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any 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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@stillwatersdevotional.com
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to correct inaccurate data
- The right to delete your data
- The right to restrict processing of your data
- The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.