Privacy Policy
Last updated: 27 October 2026
Illume Bible is a Bible study app operated by OmniCircle Network Technology LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company in the United States (“Illume”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). For the purposes of applicable data protection law, OmniCircle is the controller of the personal information described in this policy. This policy applies to the Illume Bible iOS and Android apps, the Illume Bible website, and our support interactions. It explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we share and retain it, and the choices available to you.
Information we collect
We collect the following categories of information:
Account and identity information
If you create an account, we collect your email address, optional display name, a hashed password (not the password itself), an internal user ID, and your account and subscription status. If you sign in with Apple or Google, we receive the account information those services share, such as a stable account identifier, email address, name, and profile image if available. Apple may provide a private relay email address.
Reading and study information
We collect your reading progress, bookmarks, highlights, notes, reading-plan activity, Journey activity, reflections, streaks, and app preferences such as language, translation, and reading settings.
Ask and AI information
When you use Ask or other AI-assisted features, we collect your questions, prompts, search and query history, selected passages, AI responses, feedback, and answers you choose to save or share.
Subscription and points information
We collect the subscription product, subscription status, renewal and expiry information, transaction and original transaction identifiers, point balance, point transactions, purchase history, and the store platform. Payments are processed by Apple or Google. We do not receive your payment card details.
Support information
We collect the information you provide when you contact us, request help, report a problem, or exercise a privacy right, including the contents of your message and any attachments you choose to send.
Technical and diagnostic information
Server logs and error records may include your IP address, request time, app version, device type, operating-system version, and diagnostic information used for security, fraud prevention, troubleshooting, and reliability.
Illume Bible does not collect precise location, contacts, photos, microphone audio, health data, or advertising identifiers. We do not use third-party advertising SDKs or track you across other companies’ apps or websites.
How we use information
We use information to provide Illume Bible, create and secure your account, synchronize your reading and study data, personalize Today, plans, and Ask, verify subscriptions and points, respond to support and privacy requests, understand feature usage and improve the service, protect against abuse and fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
Legal bases
Where data-protection law requires a legal basis, we rely on performance of a contract to provide Illume Bible and your account; legitimate interests in securing the service, preventing abuse, troubleshooting, and improving features, balanced against your rights; consent where required; and legal obligations.
AI features and content
Ask and personalized content may use automated systems and AI service providers. We may send your question and relevant content to providers that process it on our behalf to generate a response. Those providers are not permitted to use it for advertising. Outputs may be inaccurate, incomplete, or unsuitable for your circumstances, and are not professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Please do not include sensitive personal information in your questions. We retain query history to provide and improve the feature; it is deleted with your account or on request.
Subscriptions and points
Illume Bible may offer auto-renewable subscriptions and consumable point packs. The applicable title, duration, price, and any trial are shown on the purchase screen and in the store listing before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically through the store or payment provider under the terms shown at purchase, unless canceled before the renewal date. For Apple App Store subscriptions, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel a store subscription in your App Store or Google Play account settings. Deleting your Illume Bible account does not cancel a store subscription. Refunds are handled by the applicable store under its policies.
Sharing
We share personal information only as needed to operate Illume Bible: with Apple and Google for purchases, subscriptions, and sign-in; with hosting, database, email, support, security, AI, and speech providers that process information on our behalf under contractual confidentiality and data-protection obligations; with legal and safety authorities when required by law or necessary to protect rights and safety; and in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate safeguards. We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Retention and deletion
We keep account and study information while your account is active. When you delete your account, we deactivate it immediately and permanently delete associated personal information after a 30-day grace period, unless we must retain specific records for legal, tax, fraud-prevention, or dispute-resolution purposes. Query history, notes, highlights, reflections, and other user content are deleted with the account. Server logs and diagnostic records are kept for a limited period for security and troubleshooting. We may retain limited transaction records where required for accounting, tax, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.
Security
We use HTTPS for data in transit, hash passwords, restrict access to production systems, and apply operational safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your rights and choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or receive a copy of your personal information, or to object to certain processing, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. You can delete your account in the app at Settings → Account Management → Delete Account. You can also email support@illumeapp.org with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. If you are in the EEA or UK, you may lodge a complaint with your local data-protection supervisory authority. Deleting your Illume Bible account does not cancel an App Store or Google Play subscription.
California residents
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined by California law. California residents may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, and may designate an authorized agent to make a request. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
Children
Illume Bible is not directed to children under 13, or under 16 where a higher age applies. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the applicable age. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
International transfers
We may process information in the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.
Cookies and local storage
The Illume Bible app stores your session, preferences, and cached content on your device. The Illume Bible website uses essential local storage for language and sign-in. We do not use advertising cookies, third-party advertising SDKs, or cross-site tracking. You can clear local storage by clearing the app or website data, which may sign you out or reset your preferences.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the effective date. If a change is material, we will provide notice through the app or by email where required by law. Continued use of Illume Bible after the effective date means you accept the revised policy.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, email support@illumeapp.org with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. OmniCircle Network Technology LLC, Wyoming, United States. Our Terms of Service also apply.