{"id":51282,"date":"2026-07-07T19:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leondupreez.com\/app-privacy\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T19:42:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:42:47","slug":"app-privacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leondupreez.com\/partner\/app-privacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy \u2014 Leon du Preez App"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Privacy Policy \u2014 Leon du Preez App<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> July 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Effective date:<\/strong> Upon app publication<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>1. Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to the Leon du Preez app (&quot;the App&quot;), operated by Encounter Church, a church based in South Africa (&quot;we,&quot; &quot;us,&quot; or &quot;our&quot;). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our App.<\/p>\n<p>By downloading and using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>2. Information We Collect<\/h2>\n<h3>a. Account Data<\/h3>\n<p>When you register for an account, we collect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Email address<\/strong> \u2014 used to identify your account and communicate with you<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display name<\/strong> \u2014 shown on your profile<\/li>\n<li><strong>Profile avatar<\/strong> \u2014 optional photo you choose to upload<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This data is collected and stored via Supabase Auth, our authentication infrastructure provider.<\/p>\n<h3>b. Authentication via Third-Party Providers<\/h3>\n<p>Sign-in is managed by Auth0, our identity provider, which is shared across Leon du Preez apps so one account works everywhere. If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive limited profile information (email and name) from those providers. We do not receive or store your Google or Apple password. Authentication tokens are managed by Auth0, Google, and Apple respectively.<\/p>\n<h3>c. Subscription Data<\/h3>\n<p>If you purchase a subscription or content credits, we collect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Subscription plan type<\/strong> (Free or Premium)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purchase history<\/strong> \u2014 transaction IDs and dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Subscription payments are processed by Apple (via the App Store) or Google (via Google Play). RevenueCat manages subscription entitlements on our behalf. We do not store your payment card details \u2014 these are handled entirely by Apple or Google.<\/p>\n<h3>d. Usage Data<\/h3>\n<p>To personalise your experience and sync progress across devices, we collect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Watch history<\/strong> \u2014 which sermons you have watched<\/li>\n<li><strong>Playback position<\/strong> \u2014 where you left off in each sermon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sermon bookmarks<\/strong> \u2014 sermons you have saved to your library<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engagement points (XP)<\/strong> \u2014 activity points earned in this app and in other Leon du Preez apps linked to your account, so your total is consistent everywhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>e. Bible Data<\/h3>\n<p>The App includes a Bible reader with annotation features. If you use these features, we collect and sync:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Verse highlights<\/strong> \u2014 highlighted Bible verses and their colour categories (Promise, Prayer, Conviction, Heart)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bible bookmarks<\/strong> \u2014 bookmarked Bible verses<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal notes<\/strong> \u2014 notes you write on specific verses or verse ranges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your Bible annotations are stored in our Supabase database and synced across your devices.<\/p>\n<h3>f. Device Information<\/h3>\n<p>We may collect basic device information for technical purposes including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Operating system version<\/strong> (iOS or Android)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Device model<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This information helps us diagnose technical issues and ensure compatibility.<\/p>\n<h3>g. Push Notification Tokens<\/h3>\n<p>If you grant permission for push notifications, we collect and store your <strong>push notification token<\/strong> via Expo Push Notifications. This token is used solely to send you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Notifications about new sermons from Prophet Leon du Preez<\/li>\n<li>Daily devotional reminders<\/li>\n<li>Streak-at-risk reminders (if your devotional reading streak is at risk)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can withdraw notification permission at any time via your device settings.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>3. How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\n<p>We use the information we collect to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Provide and personalise the App experience<\/strong> \u2014 display relevant content, remember your preferences, and sync your progress across devices<\/li>\n<li><strong>Process subscriptions and purchases<\/strong> \u2014 verify your entitlements and grant access to premium content<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send push notifications<\/strong> \u2014 alert you to new sermons and devotional content (only if you have opted in)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sync your data across devices<\/strong> \u2014 ensure your Bible annotations, watch history, and bookmarks are available on all your devices<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve the App<\/strong> \u2014 understand how features are used so we can make the App better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>4. Data Storage and Security<\/h2>\n<p>Your data is stored using <strong>Supabase<\/strong>, a hosted database and authentication infrastructure provider. Supabase stores data on secure cloud infrastructure.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS<\/li>\n<li>Passwords are not stored by us \u2014 authentication is handled by Google or Apple OAuth, or by Supabase Auth (which uses industry-standard password hashing)<\/li>\n<li>Access to your data is restricted by row-level security policies \u2014 you can only access your own data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While we take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, no system is 100% secure. If you have concerns about data security, please contact us.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>5. Third-Party Services<\/h2>\n<p>The App integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Service<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<th>Privacy Policy<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Supabase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Database, authentication, real-time sync<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/supabase.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/supabase.com\/privacy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Auth0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Sign-in and account identity across Leon du Preez apps<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okta.com\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.okta.com\/privacy-policy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>RevenueCat<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Subscription and entitlement management<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenuecat.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.revenuecat.com\/privacy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vimeo<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Sermon video streaming<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/vimeo.com\/privacy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Expo<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Push notifications, build infrastructure<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/expo.dev\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/expo.dev\/privacy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Apple<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>In-app purchases, Apple Sign-In<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/legal\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.apple.com\/legal\/privacy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Google<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>In-app purchases, Google Sign-In<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<h2>6. Your Rights Under POPIA<\/h2>\n<p>The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) gives you the following rights regarding your personal information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Right of access<\/strong> \u2014 You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to correction<\/strong> \u2014 You have the right to ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to deletion<\/strong> \u2014 You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to object<\/strong> \u2014 You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to lodge a complaint<\/strong> \u2014 You have the right to complain to the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To exercise any of these rights, please contact us:<\/strong><br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:david@encounterchurch.co.za\">david@encounterchurch.co.za<\/a><br \/>\nSubject line: &quot;Privacy Request \u2014 Leon du Preez App&quot;<\/p>\n<p>We will respond to your request within a reasonable time and in accordance with POPIA.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>7. Data Retention<\/h2>\n<p>We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the App&#39;s services.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data upon request (email us at <a href=\"mailto:david@encounterchurch.co.za\">david@encounterchurch.co.za<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Certain data may be retained for a limited period for legal or technical reasons (for example, backup retention)<\/li>\n<li>Anonymous or aggregated data (which cannot identify you) may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>8. Children&#39;s Privacy<\/h2>\n<p>The Leon du Preez App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:david@encounterchurch.co.za\">david@encounterchurch.co.za<\/a> and we will take steps to delete that information.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>9. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n<p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An in-app notification<\/li>\n<li>An email to the address associated with your account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>10. Contact Us<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Encounter Church<\/strong><br \/>\nSouth Africa<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:david@encounterchurch.co.za\">david@encounterchurch.co.za<\/a><br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/encounterchurch.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/encounterchurch.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>This privacy policy was drafted in accordance with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013) and applicable Apple App Store and Google Play Store requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy \u2014 Leon du Preez App Last updated: July 2026 Effective date: Upon app publication 1. Introduction Welcome to the Leon du Preez app (&quot;the App&quot;), operated by Encounter Church, a church based in South Africa (&quot;we,&quot; &quot;us,&quot; or &quot;our&quot;). 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