Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Illuminate ("we," "our," or "us"). Illuminate is a deeply personalized spiritual companion application operated by BuildOptimus Labs Limited ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Create an account or register for our Service
• Complete your spiritual growth profile, including your chosen growth focus (prayer, faith, purpose, character, etc.)
• Answer reflective questions about your current spiritual season, challenges, and goals
• Interact with our AI companion and provide feedback
• Contact us for support or inquiries
• Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications

This information may include:

• Name, email address, and account credentials
• Spiritual growth preferences and personal reflections
• Prayer requests, journal entries, and spiritual notes
• Usage data and interaction history with the Service

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service, including:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features accessed, time spent, interaction patterns)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed)
• Location data (if you grant permission, used only for timezone and localization purposes)

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information from third-party services you connect to our Service, such as:

• Authentication providers (e.g., Apple Sign-In, Google Sign-In)
• Payment processors (for subscription services, if applicable)
• Analytics and performance monitoring services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Personalize Your Experience: Adapt Scripture selections, study prompts, and AI responses to align with your chosen spiritual growth focus and current season
• Provide the Service: Deliver personalized spiritual guidance, Bible study content, and AI companion interactions
• Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features, fix bugs, and develop new functionality
• Communicate with You: Send service-related notifications, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support
• Ensure Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats
• Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet legal requirements, respond to legal processes, or protect our rights

4. AI and Machine Learning

Illuminate uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide personalized spiritual guidance. Our AI companion is inspired by about 1,000 teachings from Apostle Joshua Selman and is designed to point you back to Scripture and sound doctrine.

Important: The AI-generated content is for spiritual support and guidance purposes only. It is not intended to replace personal Bible study, pastoral counsel, or the guidance of the Holy Spirit. All AI responses are generated based on patterns in training data and may not always be accurate or appropriate for your specific situation.

Your interactions with the AI companion, including questions, responses, and feedback, may be used to improve the AI's performance and accuracy. This data is processed securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Cloud hosting and data storage providers
• AI and machine learning service providers
• Analytics and performance monitoring services
• Payment processors (for subscription services)
• Customer support platforms

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• Prevent or investigate fraud or security issues

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Portability

You can access, update, or export your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.2 Account Deletion

You have the right to delete your account and all associated data at any time. You can delete your account directly through the Illuminate app:

1. Open the Illuminate app and navigate to your Profile page
2. Scroll to the "Account Settings" or "Delete Account" section
3. Select "Delete Account" or "Delete My Account"
4. Enter your password to confirm your identity
5. Confirm that you want to permanently delete your account

Once you confirm account deletion by entering your password, your account and all associated data (including your spiritual growth profile, journal entries, prayer requests, and interaction history) will be permanently deleted from our systems. This action cannot be undone.

Note: If you are unable to access the app or prefer to request deletion through other means, you can also contact us at support@buildoptimus.com. We will honor your request, subject to legal retention requirements (such as records we are required to keep for tax or legal compliance purposes).

Data Retention: Some information may be retained for a limited period after account deletion as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention). However, such retained data will not be used for any other purpose and will be permanently deleted once the retention period expires.

7.3 Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or adjusting your notification preferences in the app.

7.4 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

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