Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 10, 2025 · Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Quick Summary: Disciplefy is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal personal information, use industry-standard security measures, and give you control over your data. You can use our app anonymously or create an account for enhanced features.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Disciplefy ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our AI-powered Bible study application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

Disciplefy is designed to help Christians deepen their faith through AI-generated Bible study guides. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing a meaningful spiritual experience.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, name, and chosen authentication method (Google, Apple ID)
Profile Preferences: Language preference (English, Hindi, Malayalam), theme settings, and app preferences
Study Content: Bible verses, spiritual topics, and study guides you generate or save
Feedback: Comments, ratings, and suggestions you provide about our service
Payment Information: Transaction details through our secure payment processor (Razorpay) when purchasing tokens

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

Usage Data: App interactions, features used, study guide generation frequency
Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version, device identifiers
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, session duration, error logs
Analytics Data: Aggregated usage patterns and app performance metrics

2.3 Anonymous Usage

You can use Disciplefy without creating an account. Anonymous users receive temporary session identifiers and are subject to usage limits (3 study guides per hour).

3. Data Collection Summary

| Data Type | Purpose | User Control | Retention Period | |---|---|---|---| | Email & Authentication | Account management, sign-in | Account deletion | Account lifetime | | Study Guides | Personalized experience, saved content | Delete individual guides | User-controlled | | Usage Analytics | App improvement, performance monitoring | Opt-out available | 1 year (aggregated) | | Payment Data | Token purchase processing | View transaction history | 7 years (compliance) | | Feedback | Service improvement | Request deletion | 2 years |

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1 Primary Uses

Service Delivery: Generate AI-powered Bible study guides tailored to your preferences
Account Management: Maintain your account, preferences, and saved content
Personalization: Customize the app experience based on your language and usage patterns
Communication: Send important service updates and respond to your inquiries

4.2 AI and Content Generation

We use your input (Bible verses, spiritual topics) to generate study guides through third-party artificial intelligence services (OpenAI and Anthropic). Your input data is:

Processed securely through encrypted connections to AI service providers
Used solely for generating your study content and may be processed by our AI partners
Subject to the privacy policies of our AI service providers (OpenAI, Anthropic)
Not permanently stored by us but may be temporarily processed by AI providers
Subject to content filtering to ensure appropriate, biblical content

4.3 Google Calendar and Meet Integration

When a fellowship mentor connects their Google account to schedule Bible study sessions, we request access to the calendar.events scope solely to:

Create Google Calendar events on the mentor's behalf
Generate Google Meet conference links for those events
Send meeting invitations to fellowship members

We do not read, store, scan, or analyze any of your existing calendar events or data. Calendar access is used exclusively to create new events as explicitly requested by the mentor. This usage complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

4.4 Analytics and Improvement

Service Enhancement: Analyze usage patterns to improve app functionality
Performance Monitoring: Track app performance and identify technical issues
Security: Monitor for suspicious activity and protect against abuse

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5.2 Service Providers

Supabase: Database hosting and authentication — your account data and study guides are stored with Supabase
OpenAI/Anthropic: AI services for study guide generation — your input prompts are sent to these providers for processing
Razorpay: Payment processing for token purchases
Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics only (no personal identification)
Google: Calendar event creation and Google Meet link generation for fellowship scheduling — governed by Google's Privacy Policy

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, ensure user safety, or investigate violations of our Terms of Service.

6. Data Security

6.1 Security Measures

Encryption: TLS encryption for all data transmission
Database Security: Row-level security and access controls
Authentication: OAuth 2.0 implementation following security best practices
Access Control: Employee access limited on need-to-know basis

No system is completely secure. We continuously improve our security practices but cannot guarantee absolute protection against all potential threats.

6.2 Data Storage

Data is stored in secure, compliant cloud infrastructure with regular encrypted backups and geographic distribution.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Account Controls

Access: View and download your personal data
Update: Modify your profile information and preferences
Delete: Remove specific study guides or your entire account
Export: Download your data in a portable format
Revoke Google Access: Disconnect Google Calendar integration at any time via Google Account permissions
Delete Your Account: Permanently delete your account and all associated data directly within the app (Settings → Account Actions → Delete Account) or via our dedicated deletion page at app.disciplefy.in/delete-account. Deletion is immediate and irreversible.

7.2 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

EU users have the right to: access, rectification, erasure, portability, object to processing, and restrict processing. Legal basis for processing includes contract performance, legitimate interest, consent, and legal obligation.

8. Children's Privacy

Disciplefy is designed for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (COPPA). EU users between 13–16 must obtain parental consent before creating an account (GDPR Article 8).

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies: Enable basic app functionality and authentication
Analytics Cookies: Understand how users interact with our service
Preference Cookies: Remember your language and theme settings

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Disputes will be resolved in courts of competent jurisdiction in India.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via in-app notifications and email to registered users. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Information

Disciplefy Privacy Team

Email: support@disciplefy.in
Privacy Inquiries: privacy@disciplefy.in
Security Issues: security@disciplefy.in

Response Times: General inquiries — 3 business days · Data rights requests — 30 days · Security concerns — 24 hours