Privacy Policy - Bible Walk

Last Updated: September 15, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Bible Walk ("Bible Walk", "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application or visit our website at https://biblewalkapp.com. This Policy is part of our Terms and Conditions.

“Personal Information” refers to any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, as defined by applicable privacy laws including GDPR, UK DPA, and CCPA.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

• User Data: Email address, username, language preference, usage history, search history, and activity in the app.
• Input/Output Data: Prompts and responses from AI interactions.
• Online Identifiers: Device type, IP address, browser data, and cookies.
• Communications: Emails, messages, or support requests.
• Prayer Requests: Voluntarily submitted content which may include religious or sensitive information.

2. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data to:

• Provide and enhance app features (legal basis: contract, legitimate interest)
• Offer personalized content and language options (legal basis: consent)
• Respond to support messages (legal basis: legitimate interest)
• Monitor usage for analytics (legal basis: legitimate interest)
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., fraud prevention)
• Display relevant content or limited promotions (legal basis: consent)

3. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, AI tools like OpenAI)
• Payment platforms (e.g., Google, Apple)
• Law enforcement or government authorities when legally required
• Other users, only if you post publicly (e.g., prayer wall)
• Affiliates within the Bible Walk project where applicable

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@thebiblewalk.com

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide the services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent abuse or fraud
• Resolve disputes

Inactive accounts may be deleted after 5 years, unless longer retention is legally required.

6. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational safeguards such as encryption, secured servers, and audits to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

7. Children

Bible Walk is not intended for use by individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. International Transfers

If you're located outside the EEA, your information may be transferred to countries like the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via the app or email. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

Contact

Data Controller: Van Tieghem, Marleen (Belgium)
Email: info@biblewalkapp.com