Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 6, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Amen Guide. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our application.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide
- Content Input: When you use Amen Guide, you may enter personal thoughts, feelings, and reflections into our devotional generator.
- Feedback: If you choose to provide feedback, we collect your ratings and suggestions about the service quality.
2. Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: We track basic usage metrics such as session frequency and feature interactions to improve our service.
- Device Information: We collect standard web log information including IP address, browser type, and device identifiers for security and analytics purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our devotional generation service
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Respond to feedback and enhance service quality
- Maintain security and prevent abuse of the platform
- Comply with legal obligations when required by law
Data Processing & Security
Spiritual Triage Process: Your entries are processed through our AI system in real-time to generate personalized devotional content. This processing occurs on Google Cloud Platform infrastructure.
Security Measures: We employ industry-standard security practices including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure data storage, and access controls to protect your information.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in operating our service (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery for analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
Your Rights & Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You may request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your data and feedback submissions
- Opt-Out: You may choose not to provide certain information, though this may limit functionality
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage. Most web browsers accept cookies by default; you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if preferred.
Data Retention
Session Data: Your devotional sessions are processed in real-time and not stored long-term unless you provide feedback.
Feedback Data: Feedback submissions, including your ratings and suggestions, are retained in our BigQuery analytics database for service improvement purposes. You may request deletion of this data at any time.
Children's Privacy
Amen Guide is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@amenguide.com
Mailing Address: Amen Guide
Attn: Privacy Team
Crisis Resources
Amen Guide is a spiritual companion tool, not a crisis intervention service. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or having thoughts of self-harm, please reach out to qualified professionals:
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (US)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)