Effective Date: January 1, 2025

At Shepherd, your privacy is sacred. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Data: Name and email address (if provided during account creation or sign-in)
• Emotional Input: Moods, emotions, triggers, and journal entries you submit
• Usage Data: Device type, app version, and interaction logs (for debugging and analytics)

We do not collect sensitive identifiers such as your physical address or direct payment information.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Suggest scripture that is relevant to your emotional and spiritual needs
• Help you track emotional trends and prayer history
• Improve app performance and user experience

3. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored securely in the cloud (e.g., Supabase or equivalent platform). Access to your data is encrypted and limited to authorized services. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as RevenueCat (for subscriptions) and OpenAI (for AI-generated content), which may temporarily process your input to provide functionality. These services follow their own strict privacy and security standards.

5. Your Rights

You may:

• View and export your data
• Delete your account and associated information
• Contact us to request data deletion or review

6. Children’s Privacy

Shepherd is not intended for users under the age of 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to request deletion.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We’ll notify users via the app or email when significant changes are made.

8. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about your privacy, contact:
📧 thunt43@gmail.com