Privacy Policy

WordRenew Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14/11/2026

Last Updated: 14/11/2026

Changes in the updated version: No changes

1. Introduction

WordRenew is a Christian mobile app designed to help users engage with Scripture through curated Bible verses, prayers, declarations, reflections, journeys, journal entries, saved content, and reminders.

This Privacy Policy explains what information WordRenew collects, how it is used, stored, and protected, and the choices available to you.

WordRenew is operated by: Godly Pearls
Contact email: wordrenewapp [at] godlypearls.com
Website: godlypearls.com

2. Information We Collect

Depending on the features you use, WordRenew may collect and store the following information:

Account Information

If you create an account, we may collect:

• Your name or username, if provided.
• Your email address.
• Authentication information required to sign you into WordRenew.

Personal Content

We may store content you create or save within the app, including:

• Journal entries.
• Saved Scriptures.
• Saved or bookmarked content.
• Journey progress.
• App preferences.

Notification Preferences

If you choose to enable notifications, we may store information needed to provide reminders, such as:

• Your notification preferences.
• Selected reminder times.
• Notification settings.
• Device or installation identifiers used to deliver notifications.

Technical and Usage Information

Where enabled, our app and service providers may collect technical information, such as:

• Device type and operating system.
• App version.
• App interactions and feature usage.
• Device or installation identifiers.
• Crash reports and diagnostic information.
• General performance information.

We do not intentionally collect information that is not needed to operate, maintain, improve, or secure WordRenew.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Authenticate you and keep your account secure.
• Save your journal entries, preferences, progress, and saved content.
• Personalise your WordRenew experience.
• Deliver notifications you have chosen to receive.
• Understand how the app is used and improve its features.
• Monitor app performance and fix technical problems.
• Protect WordRenew against misuse, fraud, and security threats.
• Respond to support requests.

We do not sell your personal information.

We do not use your journal entries or other personal content for advertising.g.

4. Firebase and Google Services

WordRenew uses Google Firebase services to operate parts of the app.

The services used may include:

Firebase Authentication

This is used to create and manage user accounts and sign users into WordRenew.

Authentication methods include:

• Email and password
• Google Sign In
• Apple Sign In

Cloud Firestore

This is used to securely store app content and, where applicable:

• User preferences.
• Saved Scriptures.
• Journey progress.
• Journal entries.
• Other account-related app data.

Firebase Analytics

Firebase Analytics may collect information about how users interact with the app to help us understand usage and improve WordRenew.

Firebase Crashlytics

Crashlytics may collect crash and diagnostic information to help identify and fix technical problems.

Firebase Storage

Firebase Storage may be used to store files or other app assets.

Firebase and related Google services process information in accordance with their applicable terms and privacy practices. Firebase uses technical identifiers and service-specific data to provide services such as authentication, messaging, analytics, and crash reporting. For more information, visit privacy and security in Firebase.

5. Analytics

WordRenew may use analytics tools to understand how the app is used and improve the user experience.

Analytics services used:

• Firebase Analytics

Analytics may help us understand information such as:

• Which features are used.
• How users navigate the app.
• App engagement.
• General device and app information.

Analytics information is not used to sell personal information or display third-party advertising.

6. Third-Party SDKs

WordRenew may include software development kits (“SDKs”) from trusted providers to support features such as:

• Firebase Authentication
• Cloud Firestore
• Firebase Analytics
• Firebase Crashlytics (Google): firebase.google.com/support/privacy
• Google Sign in / Google Play Services: policies.google.com/privacy
• Flutter Local Notifications (reminders scheduled locally on the phone; no data leaves the phone)
• Sign in with Apple

7. App Permissions

WordRenew will only request permissions needed for its features. These may include:

Notifications

Permission to send reminders and notifications.

You can choose whether to allow notifications and can change this later through your device settings.

We do not request access to your precise location, contacts, camera, microphone, phones or media.

8. Journal Entries and Personal Content

Journal entries are personal content created by you.

We use this information only to provide the journal feature and allow you to access your entries through your WordRenew account.

We do not:

• Sell your journal entries.
• Use your journal entries for advertising.
• Publicly display your journal entries.

You are responsible for the information you choose to include in your journal.l.

9. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with service providers that help us operate WordRenew, such as providers of:

• Authentication.
• Cloud hosting and databases.
• Notifications.
• Analytics.
• Crash reporting and technical support.

We may also disclose information where required by law or where reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, security, or integrity of WordRenew and its users.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information stored through WordRenew.

Where Firebase services are used, Firebase provides security features including encryption in transit and, for supported services, encryption at rest. Access to data is controlled through appropriate authentication and database security rules (see privacy and security in Firebase).

11. Data Retention

We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide WordRenew.
• Maintain your account and requested features.
• Meet security and legal obligations.
• Resolve technical or support issues.

12. Your Choices and Account Deletion

You may be able to manage certain information and preferences within WordRenew.

If WordRenew allows you to create an account, you may request deletion of your account and associated personal data.

Account deletion options:

• Within the WordRenew app, follow this step : Settings > Delete My Account.
• If you delete your account within the WordRenew app, then, all the associated data will be deleted automatically.
• Outside the app: click on delete your account  
• If you contact us to delete your account, we will delete the associated personal data unless we are required or permitted to retain certain information for legitimate legal, security, or operational reasons.

13. Children’s Privacy

WordRenew is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where such consent is required by applicable law.

Minimum age: 18 years

If we become aware that personal information has been collected improperly from a child, we will take appropriate steps to review and address the situation.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as WordRenew develops or as our legal, technical, or operational requirements change.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date above.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or WordRenew’s privacy practices, please contact us:

Organisation Name: Godly Pearls
Email: wordrenewapp [at] godlypearls.com
Website: godlypearls.com/wordrenew