Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 3, 2026Jesus Trails Challenge ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Jesus Trails Challenge mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
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Full name and first name
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Email address
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Password (stored securely and encrypted)
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Date of birth (optional)
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Profile photo (optional)
If you sign in using Google or Apple, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo (if available) from those providers.
1.2 Health and Fitness Data
With your explicit permission, we access step count and distance walked data from:
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Apple Health (iOS)
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Google Fit / Health Connect (Android)
This data is used solely to track your progress along your chosen virtual trail. We do not use health data for advertising, marketing, or any purpose other than providing the core trail tracking functionality of the Service.
1.3 Shipping Address
When you purchase a trail, we collect your shipping address (name, street address, city, state, ZIP code, and country) to deliver your completion medal.
1.4 Payment Information
Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your credit card number or bank account details. We retain a record of the transaction amount, date, and Stripe transaction ID for our records.
1.5 Device Information
We collect your device push notification token and device platform (iOS or Android) to send you push notifications if you have enabled them.
1.6 Activity Data
We store your trail progress, including distance walked, steps taken, milestones reached, and activity history.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Create and manage your account
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Track your progress along virtual trails
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Process purchases and deliver medals
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Send transactional emails (welcome, milestone, scripture readings, completion)
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Send push notifications about your journey progress
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Display your first name and profile photo to other participants on the same trail (on the interactive map)
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Provide customer support
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Improve and maintain the Service
3. Third-Party Service Providers
We share your information with the following third-party service providers, solely for the purposes described:
Provider
Purpose
Data Shared
Supabase
Cloud hosting, authentication, database
All account and app data
Stripe
Payment processing
Email, name, shipping address, payment method
Brevo
Transactional email delivery
Email address, first name
Firebase (Google)
Push notifications
Device token, platform
Google Maps
Interactive trail maps and Street View
Map usage data
Apple Health
Step and distance syncing (iOS)
Read-only access to steps and distance
Google Fit / Health Connect
Step and distance syncing (Android)
Read-only access to steps and distance
4. Data Visible to Other Users
When you participate in a trail, the following information may be visible to other participants on the same trail via the interactive map:
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First name
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Full name
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Profile photo (if provided)
Your email address, shipping address, payment details, and health data are never visible to other users.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes (such as payment records for tax compliance).
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
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Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
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Secure password hashing
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Row-level security policies on our database
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Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Delete your personal data
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Withdraw consent for health data access at any time (via your device settings)
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Opt out of marketing emails (via unsubscribe link in emails)
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Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@jesustrailschallenge.com.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our mobile application does not use cookies or third-party analytics trackers. Our website may use essential cookies for functionality purposes only.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our service providers operate. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.
11. We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
12. 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 updated policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:Jesus Trails ChallengeEmail: support@jesustrailschallenge.com Website: www.jesustrailschallenge.com
Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: March 3, 2026Welcome to Jesus Trails Challenge. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Jesus Trails Challenge mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"), operated by Jesus Trails Challenge ("we," "us," or "our").By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1. Description of the Service
Jesus Trails Challenge is a virtual walking experience that allows you to walk trails inspired by the paths Jesus walked in the Holy Land. By syncing your daily steps and physical activity from your wellness app (Apple Health or Google Fit/Health Connect), your real-world movement is converted into virtual progress along a chosen trail. Along the way, you unlock scriptures, reflections, historical content, music, and other trail experiences.Upon completing a trail, you earn a physical completion medal that is shipped to the address you provide.
2. Account Registration
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You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.
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You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
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You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service.
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You may create an account using email and password, Google Sign-In, or Sign in with Apple.
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You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
3. Purchases and Payments
3.1 Trail Purchases
Each trail requires a one-time purchase. Prices are displayed in US Dollars at the time of purchase. Payments are processed securely by Stripe, Inc.
3.2 Accepted Payment Methods
We accept credit cards, debit cards, and bank transfers.
3.3 Website Purchases
If you purchase a trail on our website before creating an app account, your purchase will be automatically linked to your account when you sign up using the same email address used for the purchase.
3.4 Refund Policy
Due to the digital nature of the Service, all sales are final. We do not offer refunds once a trail has been purchased and activated. If you experience a technical issue that prevents you from using the Service, please contact us at support@jesustrailschallenge.com and we will work to resolve the issue.If your completion medal arrives damaged or does not arrive within a reasonable time, please contact us to arrange a replacement.
4. Health and Fitness Data
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The Service requests read-only access to step count and distance data from Apple Health (iOS) or Google Fit/Health Connect (Android).
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This data is used exclusively to calculate your trail progress.
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You may revoke health data access at any time through your device settings. If revoked, you may still log activities manually within the app.
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We do not use health data for advertising, marketing, data brokerage, or any purpose unrelated to trail progress tracking.
5. Completion Medals
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Upon completing a trail, you are eligible to receive a physical completion medal.
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Medals are shipped to the address you provide during purchase. You are responsible for providing an accurate shipping address.
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Shipping times may vary. We are not responsible for delays caused by postal services.
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If your address changes, please contact us before your medal is shipped.
6. User Conduct
You agree not to:
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Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
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Manipulate or falsify step count or activity data
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Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its servers
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Impersonate another person or entity
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Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
7. Intellectual Property
All content within the Service — including text, images, maps, audio, trail designs, scripture compilations, reflections, and the Jesus Trails Challenge name and logo — is owned by or licensed to Jesus Trails Challenge and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.
8. Communications
By creating an account and opting in, you agree to receive emails from us, including:
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Welcome emails
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Trail progress updates and milestone notifications
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Scripture reading emails
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Completion congratulations
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Product updates and announcements
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us. Transactional emails related to your account and purchases cannot be opted out of.
9. Push Notifications
The Service may send push notifications about your trail progress, milestones, and other relevant updates. You may disable push notifications at any time through your device settings.
10. Third-Party Services
The Service integrates with third-party services (including Stripe, Google Maps, Apple Health, Google Fit, and others). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party services.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.We do not guarantee that:
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The Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
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Step count data from health apps will be 100% accurate
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All content will be available at all times
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Jesus Trails Challenge shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or personal injury, arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.Our total liability for any claim arising from the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
13. Account Termination
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You may delete your account at any time by contacting us at support@jesustrailschallenge.com.
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We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.
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Upon termination, your trail progress data will be deleted. Purchases are non-refundable upon account deletion.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:Jesus Trails ChallengeEmail: support@jesustrailschallenge.comWebsite: www.jesustrailschallenge.com
