Yearly for iOS

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: November 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy describes how Yearly (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Bible reading application.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Reading progress and completion status
  • Notes you create for Bible passages
  • App settings and preferences (translation choice, notification settings, start date)
  • Subscription status and purchase history (processed by Apple)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • App usage statistics (locally stored only)
  • Device type and iOS version (for app compatibility)
  • Notification preferences

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the App’s functionality
  • Save your reading progress and preferences
  • Sync your data across your devices (if you enable iCloud sync)
  • Send reading reminders (if you enable notifications)
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve the App experience

4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

4.1 Local Storage

  • All your data is stored locally on your device by default
  • We use Apple’s standard secure storage mechanisms

4.2 iCloud Sync (Premium Feature)

  • If you enable iCloud sync, your settings, progress, and notes are stored in your personal iCloud account
  • This data is encrypted and only accessible to you
  • We do not have access to your iCloud data
  • Your data never leaves Apple’s ecosystem

4.3 No Third-Party Storage

  • We do not store your data on any servers we control
  • We do not use third-party cloud services
  • All data storage uses Apple’s infrastructure

5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5.2 Apple Services

  • Subscription payments are processed by Apple through the App Store
  • Apple’s privacy policy governs their handling of payment information
  • We only receive confirmation of subscription status, not payment details

5.3 No Analytics or Tracking

  • We do not use third-party analytics services
  • We do not track your behavior across apps or websites
  • We do not collect advertising identifiers

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

6.1 Access and Control

  • You have full access to all your data within the App
  • You can view, edit, or delete your notes at any time
  • You can reset your reading progress at any time
  • You can export your notes through the App

6.2 Data Deletion

  • Deleting the App removes all locally stored data
  • Deleting your iCloud data removes synced information
  • We cannot recover deleted data

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The App is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their children’s use of the App.

The App does not contain links to external websites or third-party services.

9. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS

  • You can enable optional reading reminders
  • Notifications are generated locally on your device
  • We do not send marketing notifications
  • You can disable notifications at any time in iOS Settings

10. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

11. INTERNATIONAL USERS

The App is designed for users worldwide. By using the App, you consent to the transfer and processing of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. DATA RETENTION

  • We retain your data only as long as you use the App
  • Uninstalling the App deletes local data
  • iCloud data persists in your iCloud account until you delete it

14. CONTACT US

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy, please contact us through the App Store.

By using the App, you consent to this Privacy Policy.