Privacy Policy for TrulyRandomVerse

1. Introduction & Scope

Welcome to TrulyRandomVerse. This Privacy Policy applies to all our digital services, including:

• Our website, accessible at `trulyrandomverse.com` ("Website")
• Our Progressive Web App ("PWA")
• Our "Truly Random Verse" Chrome Extension ("Extension")

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information is handled by our services and how we ensure it is managed responsibly. We do not require or offer user accounts, so we do not collect personal registration information like names or emails.

2. How Our Chrome Extension Handles Data

Our Extension is designed to be private and secure.

• No Personal Data Collection: The Extension does not collect, transmit to our servers, or store any Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Locally Stored Data: To provide its features, the Extension saves data directly within your browser. We, the developers, do not have access to this information. We use two types of browser storage:
  • For Syncing Across Devices (`chrome.storage.sync`): Data that syncs with your Google Account so your preferences are the same on all your computers. This includes your preferred Bible language and notification settings.
  • For This Device Only (`chrome.storage.local`): Data that is stored only on the computer where you use the extension. This includes your verse history and list of favorite verses.
• Anonymous API Requests: The Extension makes anonymous requests to our Website's API to fetch random verse data. This is essential for its core function and does not include any personal information.

3. How Our PWA & Website Handle Data

Our Website and PWA are designed to provide a rich experience while respecting your privacy.

• Browser Storage (PWA): To enable offline functionality and save your preferences, our PWA uses your browser's local storage mechanisms (like `localStorage` or `IndexedDB`). This is similar to how the Extension works—the data is stored on your device, and we do not have access to it. This includes your verse history and settings.
• Server Logs: Like virtually all websites, our server automatically records routine information when you visit. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you request. This data is used for security monitoring, troubleshooting, and analyzing traffic trends in an aggregated, anonymous manner. It is not used to personally identify you.
• Cookies: We may use essential cookies for basic site functionality. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
• Analytics: We may use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand how our visitors use our services in aggregate (e.g., which pages are popular, how much time is spent on the site). This information is anonymized and helps us improve our services.

4. How We Use Information

The limited information we handle is used for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To ensure the Website, PWA, and Extension function correctly.
• To Improve and Optimize: To analyze anonymous, aggregated data to understand what features are popular and how we can make our services better.
• To Ensure Security: To monitor for malicious activity and protect the integrity of our services.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect our services. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to other websites not operated by us. If you click a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites or services.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with data, please contact us so we can take necessary action.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your data in the following ways:

• Cookie Management: You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
• Clearing Local Data: You can clear the data stored by our Extension and PWA at any time by clearing your browser's storage or by uninstalling the Extension.

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 on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected].