Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy describes how Yearly (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Bible reading application.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide

Reading progress and completion status
Notes you create for Bible passages
App settings and preferences (translation choice, notification settings, start date)
Subscription status and purchase history (processed by Apple)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

App usage statistics (locally stored only)
Device type and iOS version (for app compatibility)
Notification preferences

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain the App’s functionality
Save your reading progress and preferences
Sync your data across your devices (if you enable iCloud sync)
Send reading reminders (if you enable notifications)
Provide customer support
Improve the App experience

4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

4.1 Local Storage

All your data is stored locally on your device by default
We use Apple’s standard secure storage mechanisms

4.2 iCloud Sync (Premium Feature)

If you enable iCloud sync, your settings, progress, and notes are stored in your personal iCloud account
This data is encrypted and only accessible to you
We do not have access to your iCloud data
Your data never leaves Apple’s ecosystem

4.3 No Third-Party Storage

We do not store your data on any servers we control
We do not use third-party cloud services
All data storage uses Apple’s infrastructure

5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5.2 Apple Services

Subscription payments are processed by Apple through the App Store
Apple’s privacy policy governs their handling of payment information
We only receive confirmation of subscription status, not payment details

5.3 No Analytics or Tracking

We do not use third-party analytics services
We do not track your behavior across apps or websites
We do not collect advertising identifiers

5.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

6.1 Access and Control

You have full access to all your data within the App
You can view, edit, or delete your notes at any time
You can reset your reading progress at any time
You can export your notes through the App

6.2 Data Deletion

Deleting the App removes all locally stored data
Deleting your iCloud data removes synced information
We cannot recover deleted data

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The App is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their children’s use of the App.

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The App does not contain links to external websites or third-party services.

9. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS

You can enable optional reading reminders
Notifications are generated locally on your device
We do not send marketing notifications
You can disable notifications at any time in iOS Settings

10. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

11. INTERNATIONAL USERS

The App is designed for users worldwide. By using the App, you consent to the transfer and processing of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. DATA RETENTION

We retain your data only as long as you use the App
Uninstalling the App deletes local data
iCloud data persists in your iCloud account until you delete it

14. CONTACT US

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy, please contact us through the App Store.

By using the App, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

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