Privacy Policy
OpenBible explains below what data we process, why we process it, who may receive it, and how you can access, export, or delete it.
Effective: November 5, 2026; last updated: November 10, 2026
1. Scope and contact
This policy applies to the OpenBible (慧读圣经) Android and iOS apps and web service, provided by the OpenBible development team. For privacy questions or requests, email
openbible365@gmail.com or use “Mine → Feedback” in the app.
2. Data we collect and process
- Account data: email address, display name, profile photo, and the account identifier and basic profile supplied by Google or Apple when you choose those sign-in methods.
- Reading and user content: reading position, highlights, notes, reading plans and progress, Open Reading AI conversations, community posts and comments, likes, bookmarks, event registrations, prayer content, feedback, and optional contact details you submit.
- Device and network data: platform and app version, push notification token, and—when a push device is registered—IP address and approximate country, region, and city derived from the IP address. We use this information for delivery, security, and troubleshooting, not advertising.
- Permission-based features: notifications deliver alerts you enable; the microphone is accessed only when you start voice input; foreground service and wake lock permissions support continuous Bible audio playback.
We do not access contacts, SMS, call logs, or precise GPS location, and we do not collect the Android Advertising ID for advertising or marketing.
3. On-device storage and account sync
Some reading preferences and personal records are stored on your device first. When signed in, highlights, notes, reading position, AI conversations, reading-plan progress, and community data are synced to our servers as needed for cross-device use. The personal prayer list is currently stored only on your device; uninstalling the app or clearing app data removes unsynced local data.
4. How we use data
- To create and secure accounts and provide sign-in, sync, reading, AI, community, and feedback features;
- To generate scripture explanations and follow-up answers you request;
- To deliver reading, event, or interaction notifications you enable;
- To secure the service, prevent abuse, troubleshoot problems, and improve reliability; and
- To meet legal obligations and respond to privacy requests.
We do not sell personal data, serve personalized ads, or use your personal content to train AI models sold to third parties.
5. AI and voice features
When you use Open Reading, selected scripture, your question, necessary recent conversation context, and relevant commentary are sent to servers and AI inference services under our control to generate the requested answer. Voice input uses the speech-recognition service provided by your device operating system. Depending on your settings and provider, Google or Apple may process the audio. We receive the recognized text and do not store the original microphone recording on our servers.
6. Service providers and sharing
We may use the following providers where needed for a feature:
- Google Sign-In for optional Google account sign-in;
- Firebase Cloud Messaging for Android push notifications;
- Pushy for notification delivery to Android devices in mainland China;
- Sign in with Apple and Apple Push Notification service for iOS sign-in and notifications;
- Device speech-recognition services when you initiate voice input; and
- IP geolocation and infrastructure providers for approximate region lookup, hosting, transmission, databases, and backups.
Providers process only data necessary for their services and operate under their own privacy terms and applicable contractual obligations. Content you intentionally post in a community is visible according to the visibility you choose. We otherwise disclose personal data only with your consent, as needed to provide the service, or when legally required. The app contains no advertising SDK or third-party marketing analytics SDK.
7. Security and international processing
We use HTTPS encryption, restricted administrative access, credential hashing, access controls, backups, and least-privilege practices. No online service can guarantee absolute security; if an incident is likely to materially affect you, we will provide notice as required by applicable law. Depending on your location and our infrastructure, data may be processed outside your country or region with appropriate safeguards.
8. Retention and account deletion
Account and synced data are generally retained until you delete the content or your account. In the app, open “Mine,” select “Delete Account” at the bottom, and follow the permanent-deletion confirmation. This removes account details, sign-in methods, sessions, push devices, notes, highlights, AI history, community content, and other associated data. Retained support feedback is first stripped of account identifiers and contact details.
You may also request account and associated-data deletion outside the app using the email link below. We may verify account ownership. Residual copies in protected backups are removed through normal rotation within no more than 30 days, except limited records required for legal, security, or fraud-prevention purposes.
Include your registered email and use the subject “OpenBible Account Deletion Request.” Never send a password or verification code by email.
Request account and data deletion
9. Your choices and rights
You can review, correct, or export certain account data in the app, turn off notifications, delete notes, conversations, or community content, and permanently delete your account. You may also contact us to request access, correction, export, restriction, or deletion, subject to identity verification and applicable law. You can withdraw notification or microphone permissions in system settings, but the related feature will stop working.
10. Children
The service is not directed to children under 13. A person below the age at which they may independently consent to data processing in their region should use the service only with a parent or guardian's consent and guidance. If a guardian believes a child provided personal data without appropriate consent, contact us so we can investigate and delete it.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when features, laws, or data practices change. The updated date will appear here, and material changes will be communicated in the app or by another appropriate method. Please review this page periodically.