Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Jesusmicine ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Jesusmicine religious application and services.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Profile information (profile picture, bio, denomination or faith tradition)
- Account credentials (username and password)
- Date of birth and location (optional)
- Payment information (for donations or premium features)
1.2 Religious and Spiritual Information
As a faith-based application, we may collect information related to your religious activities and preferences, including:
- Prayer requests and testimonies you submit
- Bible reading plans and progress
- Devotional notes and journal entries
- Church or ministry affiliation
- Scripture verses you save or favorite
- Community group participation and discussions
- Event registrations and attendance
- Giving and donation history
1.3 Usage and Technical Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system, device ID)
- Usage data (features used, content accessed, time spent in app)
- Log data and analytics information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Location data (if you grant permission for local church or event recommendations)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide Services: To deliver religious content, facilitate prayer requests, connect you with community members, and provide spiritual resources
- Personalization: To customize your experience with relevant devotionals, Scripture recommendations, and church event notifications
- Communication: To send prayer updates, event reminders, ministry announcements, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries
- Community Features: To enable interaction with other believers through prayer groups, discussion forums, and community features
- Donations: To process your charitable contributions and provide tax receipts
- Improve Services: To analyze usage patterns, improve functionality, and develop new spiritual growth features
- Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and ensure platform security
3. How We Share Your Information
We respect the sensitive nature of religious information and do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Within Your Faith Community
Information you choose to share publicly (prayer requests, testimonies, comments) may be visible to other users in your community or group.
3.2 Church or Ministry Leadership
With your church, ministry, or religious organization administrators (if you're part of a church group on our platform) to facilitate ministry activities and pastoral care.
3.3 Service Providers
With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processing for donations, email services, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
3.4 Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety.
3.5 With Your Consent
When you explicitly authorize us to share your information with specific third parties.
4. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication and access controls
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Employee training on data privacy and security
- Compliance with applicable data protection regulations
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and information
- Privacy Settings: Control who can see your prayer requests, profile information, and activities
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters and non-essential communications
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for specific data processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
6. Privacy of Prayer Requests and Spiritual Content
We understand the sensitive and personal nature of prayer requests and spiritual reflections:
- Private Prayer Requests: Marked as private will only be visible to you and authorized ministry leaders (if applicable)
- Public Prayer Requests: Shared with the community will be visible to other users in your groups or church
- Personal Notes: Your private devotional notes and journal entries are kept confidential unless you choose to share them
- Pastoral Care: Information shared with ministry leaders is treated with appropriate confidentiality
7. Children's Privacy
Our services may be used by minors under parental supervision. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent
- Parents can request access to, or deletion of, their child's information
- For youth ministry features, we work with parents and guardians to ensure appropriate privacy protections
8. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Maintain donation records for tax and accounting purposes
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
You may request deletion of your account at any time. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information, though some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate purposes (such as donation records).
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and login status
- Analyze how you use our services
- Improve functionality and user experience
- Provide personalized devotional content and recommendations
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features.
10. Third-Party Services
Our application may integrate with or link to third-party services such as:
- Social media platforms for sharing content
- Payment processors for donations
- Video streaming services for sermons and worship
- Calendar services for event reminders
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our platform with a new "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification or in-app notification for significant changes
Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
14. European Union Users
If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing.
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