Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Digital Disciple ("we," "our," or "us"), operated at thejesusapp.co. 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 visit our website and use our services.

By accessing or using Digital Disciple, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Waitlist Registration: When you join our waitlist, we collect your first name, email address, and optional language preference.
• Prayer Requests: When you submit a prayer request, we collect your name (or chosen display name) and the content of your prayer request.
• Referral Information: If you use or share a referral link, we track referral codes to manage our referral program.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Session Identifiers: We generate a random session ID stored in your browser's local storage to associate your activity within a single browsing session.
• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our site, including pages visited, features used, and verse shares.
• Device Information: We may collect basic device and browser information such as browser type, operating system, and screen resolution for site optimization.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Manage your position on the waitlist and send you access invitations
• Process and display prayer requests (with privacy protections)
• Operate our referral program and track referral leaderboard standings
• Improve and optimize our website and user experience
• Communicate with you about product updates and launch announcements
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse of our services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, hosting our database, and delivering our services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Prayer Requests: If you submit a prayer request, your first name and prayer content may be displayed to other users. Email addresses are never shown publicly. We apply masking to protect your identity where appropriate.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted database connections, secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Waitlist data is retained until you gain access to the platform or request deletion. Prayer requests are retained indefinitely to maintain community prayer support unless you request removal.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies & Local Storage

Digital Disciple uses browser local storage to store a session identifier (a randomly generated UUID). This is used solely to associate your activity within a session and is not used for tracking across websites. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. We may use essential cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our website.

9. Children's Privacy

Digital Disciple is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. International Users

Digital Disciple is designed for a global audience. If you are accessing our services from outside the country where our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different jurisdiction.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Digital Disciple after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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