Privacy Policy - Thy Word

Last Updated: November 27, 2025

In short: Thy Word is a completely private Bible reading app. We don't collect, store, or share any of your personal information. Everything stays on your device, and your reading habits remain private between you and God.

Introduction

Thy Word ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our Bible reading application.

Information We Collect

We do not collect any personal information.

Thy Word is designed to work completely offline and does not collect, transmit, or share any of your personal data. Specifically:

We do not collect your name, email address, or any contact information
We do not collect your location data
We do not track your usage patterns or reading habits
We do not use analytics or tracking tools
We do not collect device identifiers
We do not require you to create an account

Data Storage

All data created while using Thy Word is stored locally on your device:

Bible Text: Pre-loaded on your device and never transmitted
Reading Position: Saved locally on your device
Bookmarks: Stored locally on your device
Highlights: Stored locally on your device
Settings: Stored locally on your device (font size, theme preferences)

This data never leaves your device and is not backed up to any cloud service by the app. If you delete the app, all locally stored data will be removed.

Third-Party Services

Thy Word does not use any third-party services, including:

No analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics)
No advertising networks
No crash reporting services
No cloud storage services
No social media integrations

Internet Connectivity

Thy Word does not require an internet connection to function. The app works completely offline, and no data is transmitted over the internet during normal use.

Children's Privacy

Thy Word does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under the age of 13. The app is rated 4+ and is safe for users of all ages.

Data Security

Since all data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted:

Your data is protected by your device's security measures
We recommend using device-level security features (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID)
We cannot access or recover your data if your device is lost or reset

Your Rights

Since we do not collect any personal information:

There is no personal data for us to access, modify, or delete
You maintain complete control over all app data on your device
You can delete all app data by uninstalling the application

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: thyword.help@gmail.com

Your Consent

By using Thy Word, you consent to this Privacy Policy.