Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the ELWC app and website.

Last Updated: January 17, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Eternal Life Word Centre ("ELWC", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information:

Personal Information:** When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and any optional profile information you provide (profile picture, bio, display name).

Usage Information:** We automatically collect information about how you use our Services, including devotionals read, Bible passages viewed, comments posted, and community interactions.

Device Information:** We collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

Location Information:** With your permission, we may collect approximate location data to provide location-based features.

Firebase Services:** We use Firebase Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Storage, and Firebase Cloud Messaging, which may collect additional information as described in Google's Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
Create and manage your account
Deliver daily devotionals and Bible reading content
Enable community features like comments and testimonies
Send push notifications about new content and updates
Track your reading streaks and spiritual progress
Respond to your questions and support requests
Ensure the security and integrity of our Services

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users:** Your display name, profile picture, and content you post (comments, testimonies) may be visible to other users of the Services.

Service Providers:** We use third-party service providers (Google Firebase, Cloud Firestore) to help us operate our Services. These providers have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf.

Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

With Your Consent:** We may share your information with your explicit consent for specific purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
Encryption of data at rest using Firebase's security features
Firebase Authentication for secure user access
Firestore Security Rules to protect user data
Regular security assessments and updates
Restricted access to personal information

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you Services. You may delete your account at any time, after which we will delete your personal information, except:

Information required for legal or regulatory compliance
Anonymized or aggregated data used for analytics
Content you posted that other users may have interacted with (comments will be anonymized)

Devotional reading history and streak data are deleted immediately upon account deletion.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

Access and Update:** You can access and update your profile information through the app settings.

Delete:** You can request deletion of your account and personal information by contacting us or using the in-app account deletion feature.

Opt-Out of Communications:** You can disable push notifications in your device settings or app preferences.

Data Portability:** You can request a copy of your data by contacting us.

Withdraw Consent:** You can withdraw consent for data collection at any time by deleting your account.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Services integrate with third-party services, including:

**Google Firebase:** Authentication, database, storage, and messaging services (see Google Privacy Policy)
**Google Sign-In:** Optional authentication method (see Google Privacy Policy)
**Bible APIs:** External Bible version providers (see respective privacy policies)

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers around the world.

We use Google Firebase, which stores data in accordance with Google Cloud's data protection standards and certifications.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website
Sending an in-app notification
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy

Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Organization: Eternal Life Word Centre

Email: privacy@elwc.org

Website: www.elwc.org