Privacy Policy (current version) - Scripture Study Bible app

This version 2.0 of the policy is effective for new users of the app from 21st April 2024. See this page for the previous version of the policy.

What data we access or collect

There are two levels of diagnostic data: required and optional.

Required diagnostic data

Required diagnostic data is the minimum amount of data that we need to collect in order to keep the application secure, up-to-date, and performing as expected. For example, if the application crashes then certain details about the crash, that help us to diagnose and fix the problem, are collected. This includes what type and model of device or computer you are using, and the version of Windows.

Optional diagnostic data

Optional diagnostic data is data that you choose to provide (thank you!). This data helps us to make product improvements and to focus our effort on improving and enhancing features that you frequently use. With your permission, the app will keep a record of the ways that you use the app. This includes which menu and navigation commands are used. If you give your consent, these data will be uploaded to Microsoft Storage and held securely such that the (non-Microsoft) software author can read them to learn how people are using the app. No personal information about you is acquired, processed or transferred (all data are anonymous).

The optional data collection is disabled (off) by default. It is enabled only if you clearly give your consent when asked by the app. From the Settings page in the app you can turn these off at any time, even after previously agreeing to turn any part on.

There are no direct consequences for opting out of collecting any of the optional data, although over time the more people agree to share this with us then the higher the app’s quality will be for everyone. Your consent is our basis for collecting the data. There is no contractual or statutory requirement to give your consent.

Why we collect these data

We collect the required crash and error reports in order to improve the security of the app and keep it working as expected for you as a paid user. We collect this data as we have legitimate interest in keeping the application secure and working correctly.

We collect the optional usage telemetry to improve the quality of the app and of your experience using it, and to help guide us when developing new features for you to receive in free updates.

The required and optional data are not used for any other purpose, for example they are not used for marketing and are not sold on to any third party.

You as an individual are not in any way profiled by the data you share and no decisions about you as an individual are made based on it.

How these data are kept confidential

Any data are held by Microsoft (the Data Processor) in accordance with modern security standards, and can be viewed only by the (non-Microsoft) software author (the Data Controller). They are never shared with any other third party. The data are encrypted on your device and can only be decrypted and read by the Data Controller. The data are encrypted a second time (two-layer encryption) during transfer from your device to the Microsoft Storage.

Who we are (the software author)

This software is authored by David Thompson, who can be contacted by sending an e-mail to dave.thompson at aurionix.com, replacing " at " with the @ sign of a standard email address. For the purposes of GDPR, David is the Data Controller.

Deleting my data

Turning off consent within the app is enough to stop sending any new data and delete any uploaded data within the standard GDPR terms of thirty days. As such, there should be no need to request data deletion, however the contact details above can be used for this purpose if necessary. Prior to the data being deleted, a request for a copy of any data held can also be sent to the e-mail address above.

Remember that you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time (for optional data you can turn this off in the app; for required data you are free to stop using the app). Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that we have not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the European Union’s Information Commissioner’s Office.