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Privacy Policy
The short version. Before keeps your app data private, does not sell your data, and does not use ad tracking. Some features (like AI voice) can send limited content to trusted service providers only after you allow it in the app.
About Before
Before ("the App," "we," "our") is a daily scripture app for iOS that helps you build a morning habit of reading, listening to, and memorizing scripture. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in connection with your use of the App.
Information We Collect
Before stores your in-app data (such as your name, translation choice, verse history, progress, and settings) on your device. If you enable iCloud sync, this data is synced through Apple's CloudKit to your iCloud account. For specific features, we also send limited data to service providers as described below.
How Your Information Is Used
We use data to power your in-app experience:
- Personalizing your greeting and settings
- Tracking your daily step progress and verse history
- Remembering your Bible translation preference
- Managing app unlock state
Third-Party Services
Before uses the following third-party and platform services:
- OpenAI (AI voice): when you allow AI voice, we send verse text and selected voice to generate spoken audio.
- Apple (StoreKit): handles subscriptions and purchase restoration.
- Apple (CloudKit): syncs your app data across your devices if iCloud sync is enabled.
We do not sell personal data and we do not use third-party advertising SDKs for cross-app tracking.
AI Features and Your Permission
Before asks for your permission before sending data to AI voice processing. If you do not allow it, AI voice is not used. You can change this choice any time in Settings under AI Features.
For AI voice, Before sends verse text and voice selection through our server to OpenAI. Before does not record or upload your microphone input for this feature.
Children's Privacy
Before is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Data handling follows the same rules described in this policy, including explicit user consent for AI voice processing.
Data Retention & Deletion
Local app data is retained on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app. If iCloud sync is enabled, synced app data is retained in your iCloud account according to Apple's CloudKit policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how Before handles your information, please contact us at candonie1989@gmail.com or visit our Support page.