This Privacy Policy explains how Steady Word collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website, submit a contact form, or use a Steady Word reading-plan app.
No accounts required
Steady Word does not require church members or readers to create an account or log in to use the normal reading-plan experience. Members can open a reading plan from a link and, if they choose, add it to their phone’s Home Screen.
Information we collect
Contact and support form information
If you contact us through the website or a support form, we may collect the information you choose to submit. This may include issue details, your role, plan or device context, contact information if you provide it, and optional screenshots.
Reading-plan use
The Steady Word app may store reading progress, selected plan, reminder preferences, and basic settings on your own device so the app can remember where you are and work more smoothly. This information is typically stored in your browser or installed web app on your device. Aggregate reading-plan activity may be reported, but your personal reading progress is kept locally on your device.
Push notifications
If you choose to enable reminders or notifications, Steady Word and its service providers may store the information needed to send notifications to your browser or installed web app. You can turn off notifications through your browser, device settings, or the app settings where available.
Aggregate usage analytics
Steady Word collects limited aggregate usage analytics to understand whether reading-plan apps are working and being used. Analytics may include app or page activity, install-help activity, reading-plan activity, reminder or notification activity, support activity, sync status, and technical errors.
Analytics may use an anonymous device-based identifier to help estimate unique devices. A unique device is not the same thing as a unique person, because people may share a device or use more than one device. Steady Word does not require reader accounts and does not collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers for analytics.
Church and plan information
For churches using Steady Word, we may store or access reading-plan data, church branding, plan configuration, and related setup information needed to operate the app.
How we use information
We use information to:
- respond to inquiries and setup requests;
- operate and maintain Steady Word reading-plan apps;
- send optional push reminders when users enable them;
- troubleshoot technical issues;
- improve the app and user experience;
- provide churches with simple, aggregate usage information where appropriate; and
- maintain service records, billing records, and support history.
What we do not do
Steady Word is not designed as an advertising or surveillance product.
- We do not sell personal information.
- We do not require reader accounts for normal use.
- We do not create individual Bible-reading compliance reports.
- We do not use Steady Word to serve behavior-based ads.
Third-party services
Steady Word may use trusted service providers to operate the website and reading-plan apps. These may include hosting, database and analytics, notification, support and form processing, spreadsheet or content storage, and Bible-link services.
When you click a Bible passage link or visit a third-party website, that third party’s privacy policy and terms apply.
Local storage, caching, and offline access
Steady Word may use browser storage, local storage, service workers, and caching so the app can remember settings, track local progress, and remain available after syncing. You can clear this information through your browser or device settings, although doing so may reset app progress or preferences on that device.
Children and families
Steady Word may be used by families, Bible classes, and churches with children or students. The normal reading-plan experience does not require children to create accounts or submit personal information. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through a contact form or other communication, please contact us and we will review and delete it where appropriate.
Data retention
Contact and support form submissions, support records, and church setup information may be kept as long as needed to respond, operate the service, maintain records, or support the church’s use of Steady Word. Aggregate or technical usage information may be retained to improve reliability and understand adoption. Local app data remains on the user’s device until it is cleared by the user, the browser, or the app.
Security
We use reasonable measures to protect information used to operate Steady Word. No website, app, or internet service can guarantee perfect security, so please avoid sending sensitive personal information through website forms.
Your choices
- You can use Steady Word without creating a reader account.
- You can choose whether to enable push notifications.
- You can turn off notifications in your browser or device settings.
- You can clear local app data through your browser or device settings.
- You can contact us to request deletion of information you submitted through a contact or support form.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as Steady Word changes. The effective date listed at the end of this policy will be updated when material changes are made.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to:
Email: hello@steadyword.com
Effective date: May 25, 2026