Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 3, 2026

1. Introduction

The Shepherd's Desk ("we," "our," or "us") is a productivity application designed for pastors and ministry leaders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application and web application at theshepherdsdesk.app (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address (required for account creation)
  • Full name (optional, for personalization)
  • Password (encrypted, never stored in plain text)

Content You Create

  • Sermons and sermon notes
  • Calendar events and study schedules
  • Pastoral care tasks and notes
  • Ideas and quick captures
  • Announcements
  • Counseling and community resource entries

Usage Information

  • Study time tracking (hours spent in study sessions)
  • Feature usage patterns (to improve the app)

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain the Service
  • To personalize your experience (greetings, study goals)
  • To sync your data between mobile and web applications
  • To power AI-assisted features (study tools, devotional generation)
  • To send you notifications about your ministry tasks (if enabled)
  • To improve and develop new features

4. AI-Powered Features

Our Service uses Google Gemini AI to power study tools, devotional generation, and other assistive features. When you use these features, relevant content (such as sermon titles and notes) is sent to Google's API for processing. We do not use your content to train AI models. Google's use of this data is governed by their own privacy policy.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud database platform with enterprise-grade security. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest. Authentication tokens are stored securely on your device using encrypted storage.

While we implement commercially reasonable security measures, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: Supabase (database hosting), Google (AI features), Vercel (web hosting)
  • Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • Safety: To protect the rights, safety, or property of our users

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data at any time through the app
  • Update your profile information in Settings
  • Export your sermon content by copying it
  • Delete your account and all associated data by contacting us

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

The Shepherd's Desk
Email: support@theshepherdsdesk.app
Website: https://www.theshepherdsdesk.app

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