Effective Date: July 28, 2026

Tumbuka Bible Privacy Policy

Thank you for using Tumbuka Bible ("the App"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We strive to collect as little personal information as possible.

Information You Provide

The App generally does not require you to create an account or provide personal information.

If you contact us by email, we may receive information such as:

Your name (if included)
Your email address
The contents of your message

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, certain information may be collected automatically by your device or third-party services, including:

Device model
Android version
Language settings
Device identifiers
IP address
App version
Crash reports
Usage statistics

This information helps us improve the performance, reliability, and security of the App.

3. Advertising

This App displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob.

Google AdMob may collect and process certain information to serve personalised or non-personalised advertisements, measure ad performance, and prevent fraud.

Information collected by Google may include:

Advertising ID
Device information
Approximate location
IP address
App interactions
Diagnostic information

To learn more about how Google uses data, please visit:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

You can manage your advertising preferences through your Android device settings.

4. Analytics

The App may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with the application, improve features, and fix issues.

These services may collect anonymous usage information and device data.

5. Bible Content

The Bible text, audio (where available), devotionals, reading plans, bookmarks, notes, and other features are provided to enhance your reading and study experience.

Any bookmarks, highlights, or notes you create are stored locally on your device unless otherwise stated.

6. Permissions

Depending on the features you use, the App may request permissions such as:

Internet access (for advertisements, updates, and online features)
Notification permission (for daily Bible verses and reminders)
Storage access (if required for downloaded audio or backups)

Permissions are requested only when necessary for specific features.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for a general audience and is not directed specifically at children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information associated with the App.

However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies, including:

Google AdMob
Google Play Services

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers.

10. Your Choices

You may:

Disable personalised ads through your Google account settings.
Control app permissions from your Android device settings.
Stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted within this document, and the updated Effective Date will reflect the latest revision.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: risingstaritservices@gmail.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.

Thank you for using Tumbuka Bible. We pray that this application helps you grow in faith and deepen your understanding of God's Word.