1. Introduction
Welcome to Deeper Waters (“we,” “us,” “our”), an application owned and operated by Fresh Wind Technologies LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the “App”) on iOS and Android devices. We are committed to protecting your privacy and fostering a safe, faith-based community.
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.
For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us at hello@freshwind.dev.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the App depends on the content and materials you use.
A. Personal Data You Provide to Us
We collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register with the App. This information includes:
- Required: Your Name, Email Address, and Password (for email authentication).
- Optional: Your Gender and a Profile Picture.
B. User-Generated Content
As a core function of the App, we collect all content you create and share. This includes:
- Posts you create and share with your connections.
- Comments you leave on posts.
- Direct messages sent to other users.
- Your answers to “Question Packs.”
C. Financial Data
All financial information for premium subscriptions is processed by the respective platform's native payment gateway (Apple App Store In-App Payments or Google Play Store In-App Payments). We do not collect, process, or store any credit card or direct payment information on our servers.
Subscription Information: We offer auto-renewable subscriptions through the App Store and Google Play Store. Subscription details include:
- Subscription Title: Deeper Waters Premium
- Subscription Length: Monthly (auto-renewable)
- Price: $4.99 USD per month (prices may vary by region)
- Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- Payment: Payment will be charged to your App Store or Google Play account
- Cancellation: You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings
D. Information Collected Automatically
When you use our App, we automatically collect certain information using third-party services to help us improve our service and maintain security. This includes:
- Usage Data via Google Analytics: Information about how you use the App, such as the features you use, the content you view, and the time, frequency, and duration of your activities.
- Device and Log Data via Supabase: Information about your mobile device, such as your IP address, operating system, and mobile network information. Our backend provider, Supabase, may also log access data for security and debugging purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you to:
- Create and manage your account and profile.
- Provide the App's core services, such as displaying your posts and messages to your connections.
- Process transactions for premium subscriptions via native in-app purchases.
- Communicate with you regarding your account or to respond to support requests.
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the App.
- Ensure the security and integrity of our platform.
- Enforce our Terms of Service. As a Christian app, we reserve the right to review content and user accounts to prevent and remove any illegal, inappropriate, or harmful content that violates our community standards. This may lead to the removal of content or the suspension/termination of accounts.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:
- With Your Connections: Your profile information (name, profile picture) and the content you create will be visible to users you have chosen to connect with in the App.
- With Third-Party Service Providers: We share data with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf. These include:
- Supabase: Our backend and database provider, which stores your account information and user-generated content.
- Google Analytics: Our analytics provider, which helps us understand app usage.
- By Law or to Protect Rights: We may disclose your information if we believe the release of information is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others.
5. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures, including those provided by our backend partner Supabase, to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with services. You can request to delete your account at any time through the settings page in the App. Upon receiving a deletion request, your account and associated personal data will be permanently deleted from our production servers within 30 days.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information.
- Access and Update: You may review and change the information in your account at any time by logging into your account settings and editing your profile.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and personal data through the designated function within the App's settings.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. 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 within the App and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: