Privacy Policy

Church Affiliation Disclaimer

This application is an independent, third-party scripture study tool. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect and handle your data when you use Latter-Day Daily.

Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information Latter-Day Daily collects, how we use it, and what choices you have regarding your data. By using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve Latter-Day Daily. This information helps us deliver personalized study experiences and maintain account security.

Account Registration and Profile Data

When you create an account, we collect your name and email address. If you sign up using OAuth providers such as Google, we also receive your profile image from that provider. We use Better Auth to securely handle authentication. Your account credentials are never transmitted to us unencrypted.

Study Activity and Content Data

As you use Latter-Day Daily, we collect and store information about your scripture study activities, including:

• Your reading history and progress through the scriptures
• Bookmarks you create to mark important passages
• Highlights you make in the text, including their color and location
• Journal entries and notes you write while studying
• Passages you mark as favorites for quick reference and organization

This data is personal to you and is stored securely in our PostgreSQL database. We use this information to restore your study progress, provide personalized recommendations, and enhance your overall experience.

Payment and Subscription Data

When you subscribe to Latter-Day Daily, we collect payment information including your subscription status and tier level. We do not directly handle or store your payment card data. Instead, payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. We store a Stripe customer ID in our database to associate your subscription with your account. When you sign up for our free trial, you must provide a valid payment card, though you will not be charged until your trial period ends.

Analytics and Cookies

We use Google Analytics (tracking ID: G-P9NESHRP5L) to track usage patterns and understand how you interact with our application. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages you visit and features you use
• How long you spend in the application
• Your approximate location (city-level)
• Device type and browser information
• Referral source if you came from a link

This analytics data is processed by Google and subject to Google's privacy practices. We use this information to improve our service, identify bugs, and understand which features are most valuable to our users. When you first visit Latter-Day Daily, a cookie consent banner appears to give you control over analytics tracking. You can choose to accept or decline analytics cookies.

Automatically Collected Information

When you access Latter-Day Daily, we automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the time and date of your visits. This information helps us diagnose technical issues, prevent fraud, and improve security.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve Latter-Day Daily, including restoring your study data, bookmarks, highlights, and journal entries across devices
• Authentication: To create and manage your account and verify your identity
• Payment Processing: To manage subscriptions, process payments, and handle billing inquiries
• Communication: To send you transactional emails such as welcome messages, subscription confirmations, billing notifications, and password resets
• Analytics and Improvement: To analyze how you use the Service, identify trends, and improve our features and user experience
• Security: To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to your account
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Sharing

We are committed to protecting your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we share information with the following categories of service providers who help us deliver the Service:

Service Providers

We share necessary information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Stripe: Payment processor that handles subscription billing and payment processing. Stripe receives your subscription status and Stripe customer ID. Your payment card data is handled directly by Stripe and governed by the Stripe Privacy Policy.
• Google Analytics: Analytics service that collects usage data to help us understand how users interact with our application. Google may use this data subject to their own privacy policies.
• Better Auth: Authentication service that securely manages your account credentials. Better Auth does not have access to your study data or personal preferences.

All service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes specified and to maintain appropriate security measures.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights, enforce our terms, protect user safety, or prevent fraud or illegal activity.

Cookies and Tracking

Latter-Day Daily uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and measure usage patterns.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit Latter-Day Daily, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of your screen. This banner allows you to:

• Accept Analytics: Enable Google Analytics tracking for usage insights
• Decline Analytics: Opt out of analytics tracking while still using the full Service

Essential cookies required for authentication and basic functionality are set regardless of your consent choice. These include authentication tokens, session identifiers, and user preferences.

Google Analytics

If you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics to collect and analyze data about your use of the Service. Google Analytics uses its own cookies to track your behavior across visits. The data collected includes pages viewed, actions taken, time spent, and other engagement metrics. This helps us identify which features are most valuable to users and where we can improve the experience.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Local Storage

We use browser local storage to store user preferences such as theme selection, font size, and reading position. This data is stored on your device only and is not sent to our servers.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through the Account page.
• Study Data: Your reading history, bookmarks, highlights, journal entries, and favorites are retained as long as your account exists. Upon account deletion, this data is permanently deleted.
• Payment Data: Subscription status and Stripe customer ID are retained to maintain your billing relationship. Upon cancellation or account deletion, we delete this information from our records (though Stripe may retain records for legal and financial compliance).
• Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's retention policies (typically 14 or 26 months depending on your consent settings).
• Server Logs: Technical logs containing IP addresses and server activity are retained for 30 to 90 days for security and debugging purposes.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access and Portability

You have the right to access your personal data and understand how it is used. You can view your account information, reading history, bookmarks, and highlights within the Latter-Day Daily application at any time.

Correction and Update

You can update your name, email address, and profile image through your account settings at any time. If you need assistance making changes, please contact us through the Account page.

Deletion

You have the right to delete your account and all associated personal data. You can initiate account deletion through the Account page. When you delete your account:

• All your personal data (name, email, profile image) will be permanently deleted
• All your study data (reading history, bookmarks, highlights, journal entries, favorites) will be permanently deleted
• Your subscription will be cancelled immediately
• Your Stripe customer ID and payment information will be removed from our database

Please note that some data may be retained temporarily in backup systems (typically 30 days) before being fully purged. Legal and financial records required by law may be retained as required.

Opt-out of Marketing

We do not send unsolicited marketing emails. All emails you receive are transactional in nature (account confirmations, billing notifications, password resets). If you wish to opt out of any communications, you can manage your preferences through your account settings or contact us via the Account page.

Analytics Opt-out

You can disable analytics tracking at any time by declining cookies in the consent banner or changing your preference through your account settings. You can also opt out of Google Analytics using the browser add-on mentioned in the Cookies section.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

We do not sell your personal information. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. This applies to all users, including California residents.

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you additional rights:

• Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information. You can do this directly through the Account page or by contacting us.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, contact us through the Account page. We will respond within 45 days.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or equivalent local law.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contract performance: Processing your account data, study data, and subscription data is necessary to provide the Service you signed up for.
• Legitimate interests: We process minimal security and fraud-prevention data to protect our platform and users.
• Consent: We only load Google Analytics after you affirmatively accept the cookie consent banner. You may withdraw this consent at any time by declining in the consent banner.

International Data Transfers

Latter-Day Daily is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from the EEA or other regions, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. We rely on our third-party processors' Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other appropriate safeguards for international transfers:

• Stripe processes payments globally under their Privacy Policy which includes SCCs for EU data transfers.
• Google Analytics transfers data under Google's EU-US Data Privacy Framework certification.

Your GDPR Rights

In addition to the rights described in the "Your Rights" section above, EEA residents have the right to:

• Restrict processing of your personal data
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (DPA)

To exercise these rights, contact us through the Account page. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately and terminate the child's account. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to Latter-Day Daily should contact us immediately through the Account page.

For users between 13 and 18, we recommend parental oversight. We encourage parents to discuss internet privacy and security with their children.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmission
• Secure password hashing and storage via Better Auth
• Regular security audits and updates to our infrastructure
• Restricted access to personal data (only authorized personnel have access)

However, no security system is impenetrable. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Latter-Day Daily after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, concerns about your data, requests to access or delete your information, or wish to exercise any of your rights described above, please contact us through the Account page. We will respond to your request within 30 days.