Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SetApart Ministries (“we”, “us”, “our”), a South African company, operates the Sleep Bible application and website (collectively, the “Service”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa and other applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. By using Sleep Bible, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create a Sleep Bible account, we collect your email address, display name, and authentication credentials. If you sign in via a third-party provider (Google, Apple), we receive basic profile information from that provider.

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use the Service, including:

• Listening history (chapters, duration, timestamps)
• Content preferences and favorites
• Sleep timer usage patterns
• Feature interactions and navigation patterns
• Device type, operating system, and browser information

2.3 Subscription & Payment Data

Subscription management is handled by RevenueCat. We receive subscription status, plan type, and expiration dates. We do not store your credit card number or direct payment details — these are processed securely by Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Paddle.

2.4 Analytics & Error Tracking

We use Firebase Analytics to understand usage patterns and Sentry for error tracking and performance monitoring. These services may collect device identifiers, IP addresses, and crash data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Sleep Bible service
• Personalise your experience (recommended content, continue listening)
• Process and manage your subscription
• Track listening progress and streaks across devices
• Send important service notifications
• Analyse usage trends to improve our content and features
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage & Security

4.1 Firebase (Google Cloud)

Your account data, preferences, and listening history are stored in Google Firebase (Firestore). Firebase servers are located in the United States. Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest.

4.2 Content Delivery

Audio and image content is delivered via BunnyCDN, a global content delivery network, to ensure fast and reliable playback. CDN logs may temporarily record IP addresses for security and performance purposes.

4.3 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure authentication via Firebase Auth, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

Sleep Bible integrates with the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google) — Authentication, database, analytics, remote configuration
• RevenueCat — Subscription management and entitlement verification
• BunnyCDN — Audio and media content delivery
• Sentry — Error tracking and performance monitoring
• Apple / Google — In-app purchase processing and authentication

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

6. Your Rights Under POPIA

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

• Access — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Deletion — Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Objection — Object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Data Portability — Request your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Withdraw Consent — Withdraw consent for processing at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@sleepbible.app.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as resolving disputes).

8. Children's Privacy

Sleep Bible is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our “Kids Stories” content category is designed to be used under parental supervision. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

As a South African company using global cloud services, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of South Africa, including the United States (Firebase/Google Cloud) and various CDN locations. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with POPIA.

10. Cookies & Local Storage

The Sleep Bible web application uses essential cookies and local storage for authentication, preferences, and playback state. We use Firebase Analytics which may set cookies for usage analysis. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: support@sleepbible.app
• Company: SetApart Ministries
• Country: South Africa

You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) if you believe your personal information has been processed in violation of POPIA.