Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Watchman's Hymnal (also referred to as "Watchmans Hymns"), a mobile application operated by Bleon Co Ltd ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle information in our app.

Important: Watchman's Hymnal is designed to be privacy-friendly. We DO NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or physical addresses. This privacy policy explains what limited data is collected by third-party services and what information is stored only on your device.

By using Watchman's Hymnal, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

2. Contact Information

3. Personal Information We DO NOT Collect

We want to be clear: Watchman's Hymnal does not collect any personal information from users, including but not limited to:

• Names or usernames
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Physical addresses
• User accounts (no registration required)
• Payment information (handled by Apple/Google stores)

The app is designed to work without requiring you to create an account or provide any personal details.

4. Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The following information is stored ONLY on your device using local storage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third party:

• Favorite Hymns: Your bookmarked or favorited hymns
• Text Size Preferences: Font size settings for reading hymns
• Hymn Data Cache: Downloaded hymn content for offline access
• Last Update Timestamps: When hymns were last updated
• Ad Display Timing: Last time an ad was shown (for frequency control - maximum 1 ad per hour)
• Subscription Banner Timing: When support prompts were last shown

You can delete all this data at any time by clearing the app's data through your device settings or by uninstalling the app.

5. Third-Party Services and Data Collection

While we don't collect personal information ourselves, Watchman's Hymnal uses the following third-party services that may collect certain data:

6. Permissions Required

7. Age Restrictions and COPPA Compliance

Watchman's Hymnal is designed for a general audience of all ages, including children and the elderly:

• No Minimum Age Requirement: The app is accessible to anyone who can read hymns
• Target Audience: General audience (all ages)
• COPPA Compliant: We have configured child-directed ad treatment to protect children's privacy
• Family-Friendly: All content is appropriate for all ages
• No Age Verification: Not required since we don't collect personal information
• No Accounts/Registration: No personal information collection at any age

8. Data Security

We take data security seriously:

• Local Storage Only: User data (favorites, preferences) is stored only on your device
• No Servers: We don't operate servers that store user data
• HTTPS: All network requests use secure HTTPS connections
• Third-Party Security: Our third-party services (Google, RevenueCat) implement industry-standard security measures

Since we don't collect or transmit personal information, there is minimal risk to your privacy when using Watchman's Hymnal.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights and options:

• Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: On iOS, decline the ATT permission. On Android, adjust ad settings in your device settings.
• Delete Local Data: Clear app data through your device settings or uninstall the app to remove all locally stored information.
• Remove Ads: Purchase the "Remove Ads Forever" option to stop seeing ads entirely.
• Report Issues: Contact us at [email protected] for any privacy concerns.
• Purchase Refunds: Handled through Apple App Store or Google Play Store policies.

Under the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), you have rights regarding your personal data. However, since we don't collect personal data, most of these rights don't apply to our app.

10. Data Retention

• Local Data: Retained on your device until you uninstall the app or clear app data
• Bug Reports: Stored indefinitely in Google Sheets for quality improvement purposes
• No Personal Data Retention: Since we don't collect personal information, we don't retain it

11. Content Disclaimer

Important Notice: We are a content aggregator and curator:

• We DO NOT own the hymns: The hymns, lyrics, and music are believed to be in the public domain or belong to their original authors and composers
• We DO NOT own icons/images: Icons and images used in the app are believed to be from the public domain, third-party sources, or open-source libraries
• No Guarantee of Ownership Verification: While we believe content is in the public domain, we have not conducted exhaustive copyright verification

If you believe any content infringes your copyright, please contact us at [email protected].

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through app updates or in-app notices
• Post the updated policy on our website at this URL

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of Watchman's Hymnal after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Compliance with Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)

As a Nigerian company, Bleon Co Ltd is committed to compliance with the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and applicable Nigerian data protection laws.

Since Watchman's Hymnal does not collect personal data, most NDPR requirements do not apply. However, we remain committed to protecting user privacy and ensuring transparency in our operations.

14. International Users

While Watchman's Hymnal is operated from Nigeria, it is available to users worldwide. Please note that data collected by third-party services (Google AdMob, RevenueCat) may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Nigeria. These third parties are responsible for their own data handling practices as described in their respective privacy policies.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 7-14 business days.