Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Disciple One ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services, including the VIA mobile application and our website at discipleone.life.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:
- Name and email address
- Church affiliation (if applicable)
- Profile information you choose to provide
- Account credentials
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:
- Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
- Log data (access times, pages viewed, app features used)
- Usage patterns and preferences
- Quiet time activity and engagement metrics
Spiritual Activity Data
To provide our discipleship services, we collect:
- Quiet time completion and duration
- Prayer requests and journal entries
- Accountability partner interactions
- Reading plan progress
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process your transactions and send related information
- Send you notifications, updates, and support messages
- Provide aggregate data to your church (if you opt in)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Protect against unauthorized access and abuse
Information Sharing
With Your Church
If you connect your account to a church, certain aggregate and individual data may be shared with authorized church administrators. You control what information is shared through your privacy settings.
With Accountability Partners
If you choose to connect with an accountability partner, certain activity data will be visible to them. You can adjust these settings at any time.
With Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your information.
For Legal Purposes
We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Control what data is shared with your church
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your data
- Delete your account
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@discipleone.life.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Disciple One
Email: privacy@discipleone.life
Website: discipleone.life/contact