Privacy Policy

Victory in Christ App
Last Updated: 2/13/2026

Victory in Christ (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Victory in Christ mobile application (the “App”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our App.

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We collect the following categories of information:

When you register or authenticate using Discord and Firebase, we may collect:

• Username
   
• Email address
   
• Profile image (if provided by Discord)
   
• Unique user identifier (UID)
   
• Authentication tokens
   

We do not collect your Discord password.

You may voluntarily submit content including:

• Journal entries
   
• Check-in responses
   
• Stronghold declarations
   
• Group messages
   
• Reminders
   
• Profile updates
   

This content may contain sensitive personal or spiritual information.

We may automatically collect limited technical data such as:

• Device type
   
• Operating system
   
• App version
   
• Crash logs
   
• Basic analytics events
   

This data is used solely to improve performance and reliability.

If you enable notifications, we collect:

• Device push token
   
• Notification preferences
   

Push notifications are sent via Expo/EAS and associated services.

We use collected information to:

• Authenticate your account
   
• Provide journaling and recovery tools
   
• Enable group participation
   
• Deliver reminders and notifications
   
• Improve app functionality
   
• Maintain security and prevent abuse
   
• Comply with legal obligations
   

We do not sell your personal data.

We use:

• Firebase Authentication
   
• Secure API endpoints
   
• Role-based access control
   
• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
   

User data is stored in a secured backend (including Strapi-based infrastructure).

While we implement reasonable safeguards, no digital platform can guarantee absolute security.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share limited information with:

Including:

• Firebase (authentication services)
   
• Expo/EAS (push notifications)
   
• Cloud hosting providers
   
• Strapi backend services
   

These providers process data solely for the operation of the App.

We may disclose information if required to:

• Comply with legal obligations
   
• Protect the rights or safety of users
   
• Investigate fraud or abuse
   

Victory in Christ may include group participation features.

While we encourage confidentiality among group members:

• We cannot guarantee that other participants will maintain confidentiality.
   
• Users participate in group discussions at their own discretion.
   

We are not responsible for information shared voluntarily in group contexts.

Because the App includes:

• Addiction recovery tools
   
• Spiritual reflections
   
• Personal confessions
   
• Emotional disclosures
   

You acknowledge that:

• You voluntarily provide this information.
   
• We store it to provide App functionality.
   
• You assume the inherent risk of digital data storage.
   

The App is not a HIPAA-covered entity and does not provide medical services.

The App is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

We retain user data:

• For as long as your account remains active
   
• As necessary to provide services
   
• As required by law
   

If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where legally required to retain it.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
   
• Request correction
   
• Request deletion
   
• Request restriction of processing
   

To make a request, contact us at the email below.

The App may contain links to:

• Discord
   
• External ministry resources
   
• Video platforms
   
• External content providers
   

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

If you access the App outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

By using the App, you consent to such transfers.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Continued use of the App after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Victory in Christ

victoryinchrist.app@proton.me