Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/11/2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Best News Ever collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website or mobile app.

At Best News Ever, your privacy matters to us. This policy applies to both our website (https://thebestnewsever.org) and our mobile app.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://thebestnewsever.org.

Best News Ever is a faith-based Bible app focused on delivering uplifting and personalized spiritual content.

2. What Data We Collect and Why

We only collect personal information necessary for functionality and personalization. We do not sell or share your data for advertising purposes.

App & Website Data:

  • Your name, email, and preferences (if you register or personalize content)

  • Device information and app usage data (for performance monitoring and bug fixing)

  • Comments submitted to our website, along with your IP and browser info (for spam prevention)

  • Media you upload (e.g. profile pictures, comments)

Automatically Collected Data:

  • Cookies to remember your settings and login state

  • Embedded third-party content (e.g. YouTube videos) may collect data through their services

Third-Party Services:

  • We use tools like Sentry to monitor crashes and performance issues. These services may collect anonymized device and usage data but do not access your personal content.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in

  • Save your preferences

  • Help us understand performance and fix bugs

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide app and website functionality

  • Personalize your experience

  • Monitor app and website performance

  • Detect and fix bugs or issues

We do not use your data for tracking or targeted advertising.

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely for moderation purposes

  • Account data (if applicable): stored until you request deletion

  • Diagnostic and performance data: retained only as long as needed for app improvement

6. Your Rights

You can:

  • Request a copy of your data

  • Ask us to correct or delete your information

  • Opt out of optional features that require data collection

To make a request, please email us at: support@thebestnewsever.org

7. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data except as needed to:

  • Provide core app/website services

  • Comply with legal or security obligations

Comments may be checked by automated spam detection tools.

Diagnostic tools like Sentry may collect anonymized data to help us improve app performance.

8. Where Your Data Goes

Your data is stored securely on servers in the United States.

We may use third-party providers (e.g. cloud hosting) that follow strict privacy standards.