Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Berean Study (“the Service”) is an AI-powered Bible study tool. This Privacy Policy describes what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We try to keep this short.

What we collect

Account information. Email address (and optionally phone number, display name) you provide when signing in.
Your study activity. The questions you ask, the answers the AI returns, and which conversations you save. Stored under your account in Firebase Firestore.
Usage metrics. Aggregate counts of questions asked so we can enforce subscription limits and improve the Service.
Payment information. If you subscribe, Stripe processes payment on our behalf. We do not store full card numbers; we store a customer reference and subscription status.
Standard request data. IP address, browser type, and timestamps are recorded in server logs for security and debugging.

How we use it

To provide the Service: process your questions, return answers, and bill subscriptions.
To enforce usage limits and prevent abuse.
To improve the Service via aggregate, non-identifying analysis.
To respond when you contact support.
To comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your data. We do not show third-party advertising.

Who we share with

We use the following processors. Each is bound by their own privacy commitments:

Google / Firebase. Hosts the Service, authenticates accounts, and stores your data.
OpenAI. Your questions are sent to OpenAI's API to generate answers. OpenAI's API terms state that API content is not used to train models by default.
Stripe. Processes payments for paid subscriptions.

We disclose data to law enforcement only as required by valid legal process.

Your choices

Access & export. Email hello@churchnet.app to request a copy of your data.
Deletion. Sign in, go to Account, or email us. We delete account data within 30 days of request, except where required by law to retain (e.g., billing records).
Cookies / local storage. We use them for sign-in sessions and to remember your source preferences. The Service does not function without sign-in cookies.

Children

The Service is intended for users 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, email hello@churchnet.app and we will delete it.

Changes

We may update this Policy. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be announced in-app.

Contact

Questions about this Policy: hello@churchnet.app.