Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 10, 2026
VerseQuest ("we", "our", "the app") is a bilingual Bible discovery app that uses play as the entry point for exploring Scripture. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how we protect it.
Our commitment: We will never sell your data. We will never gate Scripture behind data collection. Your spiritual journey is private.
1. Data We Collect
Account Information
- Authentication data: When you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your name and email from the identity provider. Email is stored securely in our authentication system and is never shared with other users or third parties.
- Display name & tag: Your chosen display name and 4-digit tag are visible on leaderboards and in multiplayer games.
- Avatar selection: Your chosen avatar icon.
Game & Progress Data
- Scores & game history: Game mode, score, correct answers, and timestamps for each game session.
- Achievements: Which achievements you've unlocked and when.
- Streaks: Login streak and reading streak (consecutive days of activity).
- Bible discovery: Which Bible verses and books you've explored through gameplay.
- Quest progress: Completion status per Discovery Quest theme.
- Bookmarked verses: Verses you've saved during gameplay.
- Reading log: Which Bible passages you've opened via "Read more" links.
Usage Analytics
- App events: We log non-personal events (e.g., "game started", "onboarding completed") to improve the app experience. These events are stored in our own database (not sent to third-party analytics services).
- No device fingerprinting: We do not collect device IDs, advertising identifiers (IDFA/AAID), or hardware information.
Local-Only Data (never sent to servers)
- Language preference (English/Spanish)
- Theme setting (light/dark)
- Bible translation selections
- Haptic feedback, font size, and accessibility settings
- Notification reminder preferences
2. Data We Do NOT Collect
- Location data or GPS coordinates
- Contact lists or phone numbers
- Photos, files, or camera access
- Advertising identifiers (IDFA, AAID)
- Browsing history or web activity
- Device hardware identifiers
- Microphone or audio data
3. How We Use Your Data
| Data | Purpose |
|---|
| Email | Account sign-in and recovery only |
| Display name | Visible in multiplayer and leaderboards |
| Game scores | Leaderboards, achievements, player level progression |
| Verse discovery | My Journey Bible map, progress tracking |
| Reading log | Reading streak tracking (mission metric) |
| Usage events | App improvement, bug detection |
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.
- Other users can see: Your display name, tag, avatar, game scores, and leaderboard position.
- Other users cannot see: Your email, reading history, bookmarked verses, or personal preferences.
- No data brokers: We never share data with advertising networks, data brokers, or marketing services.
5. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|
| Supabase | Database, authentication, real-time | Account & game data (encrypted) |
| Google Sign-In | Optional sign-in | Name & email (from Google) |
| Apple Sign-In | Optional sign-in | Name & email (from Apple) |
| Bible.com | Deep links to full Bible text | None (link opens in browser) |
Future Services (not yet active)
When we launch premium features, we may integrate:
- Google AdMob: For optional rewarded video ads. Will include a GDPR consent dialog for EU users. Ads will only appear on the lobby and profile screens, never during gameplay.
- Revenue management: For subscription processing. Payment data is handled entirely by Google Play / Apple App Store — we never see your credit card information.
6. Data Storage and Security
- Encryption: All data is stored using Supabase with encryption at rest and in transit (TLS/SSL).
- Row-Level Security: Database policies ensure users can only access their own data.
- Authentication: Email addresses are stored in a protected authentication layer, separate from public game data.
- No plain-text passwords: We use Google and Apple SSO exclusively — we never store passwords.
7. Data Retention
- Account data: Retained as long as your account is active.
- Game history: Retained as long as your account is active.
- Analytics events: Retained for up to 12 months, then automatically deleted.
- Deleted accounts: When you delete your account, all personal data (profile, scores, achievements, bookmarks, reading log) is permanently removed within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
VerseQuest is rated 13+ on app stores. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
- Google Sign-In and Apple Sign-In both require users to be 13+ per their respective terms of service.
- No email/password registration is available — SSO-only authentication provides age verification through the identity provider.
- If you believe a child under 13 has created an account, please contact us and we will promptly delete the account.
9. Your Rights
For All Users
- Access: View your data in the app's Profile and My Journey screens.
- Update: Change your avatar and bio in Settings > Edit Profile.
- Delete: Delete your account and all data in Settings > Delete Account. This is permanent and irreversible.
For EU/EEA Users (GDPR)
- Right to access: Request a copy of all data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of all your data.
- Right to data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to object: Object to processing of your data for analytics purposes.
- To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
For California Users (CCPA)
- You have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used.
- You have the right to request deletion of your personal information.
- We do not sell personal information.
- We do not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights.
10. Advertising (Future)
When ads are introduced:
- Ads will be optional rewarded videos (watch to earn in-app currency) and small banners on the lobby and profile screens only.
- Ads will never appear during gameplay.
- EU users will see a GDPR consent dialog before any personalized advertising.
- Users under 18 will receive non-personalized ads only.
- Premium subscribers will have an ad-free experience.
11. Scripture Attribution
Bible quotations used in the app come from licensed and public domain translations:
- KJV and RVR1960 — Public domain
- NIV — Copyright © Biblica, Inc.™ Used under fair use provisions.
- NLT — Copyright © Tyndale House Foundation. Used under fair use provisions.
- NVI — Copyright © Biblica, Inc.™ Used under fair use provisions.
- NTV — Copyright © Tyndale House Foundation. Used under fair use provisions.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy when we add new features (such as advertising or premium subscriptions). Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. If changes are significant, we will notify users in-app.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, your data, or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
[email protected]