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PRIVACY POLICY FOR The Purpus LLC

Last Updated: January 4, 2026

Effective Date: January 4, 2026

Welcome to The Purpus LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use the App, you may provide:

  • Account Information:

  • Email address

  • Display name

  • Username

  • Profile biography

  • Favorite Bible verse

  • Profile photo

  • Content You Create:

  • Posts including Bible verses, captions, images, and videos

  • Comments on posts

  • Interactions (likes/prayers) on posts

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, we automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers

  • Usage Information: Basic app performance and error reporting data (via Firebase)

  • Authentication Information: User ID, authentication tokens (via Firebase)

1.3 Information from Third-Party Services

  • Google Sign-In: If you sign in with Google, we collect your Google account email address and display name as provided by Google

  • Firebase Services: We use Firebase Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymized usage data to understand how the App is being used and to improve functionality

1.4 Media Access

  • Photo Library: With your permission, we access your device's photo library to allow you to select images and videos for posts

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and Maintain the App:

  • Create and manage your account

  • Authenticate your identity

  • Display your profile and posts

  • Enable social features (following, likes, comments)

  • Improve and Personalize the App:

  • Customize your experience

  • Show content from users you follow

  • Improve app functionality and user experience

  • Communicate with You:

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Send important updates about the App

  • Notify you about activity on your posts

  • Ensure Security:

  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues

  • Protect the safety of users

  • Legal Compliance:

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Enforce our terms of service

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

3.1 Public Information

The following information is visible to all users of the App:

  • Your username and display name

  • Your profile photo

  • Your bio and favorite verse

  • Your posts (including Bible verses, captions, images, and videos)

  • Your comments on posts

  • Public engagement metrics (number of likes/prayers, comments)

3.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We use third-party services to operate the App:

  • Firebase (Google):

  • Authentication: To manage user accounts and authentication

  • Cloud Firestore: To store user profiles, posts, comments, and other app data

  • Cloud Storage: To store images and videos you upload

  • Firebase Analytics: To understand app usage patterns and improve the user experience (including tracking aggregated user engagement and feature usage)

  • Firebase Core Services: For app functionality and performance monitoring

These service providers have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. Firebase's privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation

  • Protect and defend our rights or property

  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the App

  • Protect the personal safety of users or the public

3.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

  • Storage Location: Your data is stored on secure servers operated by Google Firebase in data centers located in various regions. Specific locations may vary based on Firebase's infrastructure.

  • Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)

  • Secure authentication protocols

  • Access controls and authentication

  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage 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 personal information:

5.1 Access and Update

  • You can access and update your profile information directly in the App

  • You can modify your posts and comments

5.2 Deletion

When you delete your account, we will:

  • Delete your profile information

  • Delete your posts

  • Remove your authentication information

Note: Some information may be retained in backup systems for a limited time for security and legal purposes.

5.3 Photo Library Access

  • You can revoke photo library access at any time through your device's Settings > Privacy > Photos > the purpus

  • Revoking access will prevent you from uploading new photos/videos but will not affect previously uploaded content

5.4 Sign Out

  • You can sign out of your account at any time through the App settings

  • Signing out will not delete your account or data

6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information:

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To resolve disputes

  • To enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to servers operated by Google Firebase, which may be located in various countries.

9. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect

  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information

  • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell your personal information)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your-email@domain.com].

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

  • For material changes, we may provide additional notice via email or in-app notification

Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. CONTACT US

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: thepurpusllc@gmail.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using The Purpus App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

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