Hazelden Publishing Mobile Applications

Privacy Policy

Updated April 2024

Please read carefully before using this app.

Your privacy is important to us. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to let you know what information we collect through this app, and how we collect, use, and share that information.

We do not collect your name, address, email address, or other personal information and you are not required to register with us or to provide any personal information in order to use the app. The app is distributed through Apple, Google, and other third party resellers who may collect your name, address, email address, credit card number, or other personal information to process your purchase transaction. Resellers of the app do not share any personal information with us, and you are directed to the reseller's privacy policy for information as to the personal information that may be collected by a reseller and how that information may be retained, used, and shared.

This app allows you to enter text to use the search feature of the app, and to select and share daily readings from the app with your friends. For the Inspirations app and the Readings for Moms of Addicts app we will receive notifications when you use these functions of the app, including information as to search terms entered, content accessed by searches, and content shared with others, but we will not receive any names, phone numbers, or email addresses that you may use in connection with your use of any of these functions. We do not receive any information about your identity or location when using the app or about the type of device you use to access the app.

We may use de-identified aggregated data received from users of the app:

  • to determine how the app and its features are being used, including the number of times a particular feature of the app is used or the frequency of use of that feature
  • to determine if updates, revisions, or additions to the app are necessary or desirable
  • for and as a part of any research studies which we may conduct

Also, we may use de-identified aggregated data received from users of the app:

  • to the extent required by law, legal process, litigation, or court or government agency order
  • if determined necessary or appropriate by us, for purposes of national security, law enforcement, or other issues of public importance
  • to enforce our Terms of Use for use of the app

For the Inspirations app and the Readings for Moms of Addicts app you can opt out of general data sharing in the Settings. Other Hazelden Publishing apps do not collect any usage data.

From time to time we may send inspirational or motivational messages through the app. Also, we may send messages to notify users of other Hazelden products which may be of interest. For all apps except the Inspirations app you can opt out of receiving these messages in the Settings.

If you opt out of general data sharing or receiving messages from us, we will not receive your name, address, email address or any other personal information from you in connection with your exercise of the opt out feature.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our use of any data collected from your use of the app, please contact us via email at: subscriptions@hazeldenbettyford.org.