Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Black Layers collects, uses, and protects your information.

Last Updated: January 27, 2025
Effective Globally
Company Information

Our Applications

ARRIV - Property Rental Platform
Bible Chats - Spiritual Guidance
Virtual Try Room AI - Fashion
AdClose - Ad Blocker
DirectPads - Real Estate
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to our users.

Personal Information

  • Email address (when you contact us for support)
  • Device information (iOS version, device model)
  • App usage statistics (anonymized)
  • Crash reports and error logs

ARRIV Specific Data

Property Host Data:
  • Property addresses, descriptions, amenities, and photos
  • Pricing, availability calendars, and booking settings
  • Listing statistics, booking history, and revenue information
  • Host ratings and reviews received from guests
  • Response rate, response time, and performance metrics
  • Earnings and payout information
  • Property category classifications
Guest Data:
  • Search history and saved searches
  • Wishlist/favorite properties
  • Booking preferences and filters
  • Booking history and past stays
  • Check-in and check-out information
  • Special requests and guest information
Communication Data:
  • Messages between hosts and guests
  • Booking inquiries and responses
  • Review submissions and ratings
  • Support requests
Personal Information:
  • Full name, email, phone number
  • Profile photo and biographical information
  • Location data (when permission granted)
  • Government-issued ID for verification
  • Payment information (processed via Stripe)
  • Emergency contact information
Platform Usage:
  • App features used and interaction patterns
  • Search queries and location preferences
  • Time spent in app and analytics
  • Booking patterns and preferences
  • Message activity and review submission history
Device Information:
  • Device type, model, and operating system
  • Mobile network information
  • App version and crash reports
  • IP address and location data
  • Unique device identifiers

Data Security: Data stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform). Payment processing via Stripe with encryption. No data shared with advertisers or data brokers. Booking information shared only between relevant parties. All data encrypted in transit and at rest.

Bible Chats Specific Data

  • Prayer journal entries and spiritual notes (stored locally)
  • Bible reading progress and study plans
  • AI chat conversation history (anonymized)
  • User preferences for daily devotionals
  • Subscription and premium feature usage
  • App usage statistics (anonymized)
  • Crash reports and error logs

AI Chat Processing: We use artificial intelligence to provide biblically-based spiritual guidance. All AI conversations are processed securely and anonymized for service improvement.

Virtual Try Room AI Specific Data

  • Photos uploaded for virtual try-on generation (processed locally and not stored permanently)
  • Clothing/dress images for AI processing
  • Generated virtual try-on results (saved to your favorites if you choose)
  • Usage credits and subscription information
  • User preferences and settings
  • Display name and profile information (optional)

AI Processing: We use artificial intelligence to generate fashion images from your photos. All AI processing is done securely, and your original photos are not stored on our servers after processing.

AdClose Specific Data

  • Blocked ad statistics (locally stored)
  • Filter list preferences
  • Safari extension usage data

DirectPads Specific Data

  • Search preferences and saved searches
  • Favorite properties (stored locally)
  • Location data (when permission granted)
  • Property viewing history
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to provide secure and reliable functionality.

Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)

  • User authentication and account management
  • Cloud database storage
  • Secure file storage
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Analytics

Stripe Payment Processing

  • Secure payment processing
  • Card information encrypted
  • PCI DSS compliant
  • Refund handling

Payment Security: We never store your complete payment card information on our servers. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe.

AI and Machine Learning Processing
How we use artificial intelligence in our Bible Chats and Virtual Try Room AI applications.

AI Technology Usage

  • Bible Chats: AI provides biblically-based spiritual guidance and conversation
  • Virtual Try Room: AI processes photos to create realistic virtual try-on images
  • Machine learning models analyze data for accurate and helpful responses
  • AI processing happens in real-time with industry-standard security
  • No human review of your personal data - all processing is automated and secure

Data Processing & Privacy

  • All data is processed temporarily for AI generation only
  • Personal data is automatically deleted after processing
  • Conversations and results are anonymized for service improvement
  • All processing uses industry-standard encryption
How We Use Your Information

Service Improvement

  • Enhance app functionality
  • Fix bugs and improve performance
  • Develop new features
  • Improve AI model accuracy
  • Personalize user experience
  • Facilitate bookings and transactions

Communication

  • Respond to support requests
  • Send important app updates
  • Notify about policy changes
  • Provide customer service
  • Send devotionals (Bible Chats)
  • Send booking confirmations (ARRIV)
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

✓ We DO NOT Share

  • Personal information with advertisers
  • User data with data brokers
  • Individual usage patterns
  • Your photos or generated images with third parties
  • AI processing data with external services
  • Prayer journals or spiritual notes
  • Bible study progress or personal devotionals
  • Property listings with unauthorized parties

⚠ Limited Sharing

  • Anonymized analytics with Apple App Store
  • Crash reports to improve app stability
  • Legal compliance when required by law
  • Aggregated usage statistics (no personal data)
  • Booking information between hosts and guests (ARRIV only)
  • Payment processing with Stripe (encrypted)
Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Secure server infrastructure (Firebase)
  • Regular security audits
  • AI processing isolation
  • Local data storage for sensitive content
  • PCI DSS compliant payment processing

Access Controls

  • Limited employee access
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Regular access reviews
  • Automated data deletion
  • Privacy-first architecture
  • ID verification for hosts (ARRIV)
Your Privacy Rights

Access & Control

  • Request access to your data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your personal data
  • Export your data
  • Delete saved favorites and journals
  • Remove property listings (ARRIV)

App Controls

  • Disable analytics in app settings
  • Clear local data and favorites
  • Revoke photo access permissions
  • Manage subscription and credits
  • Delete prayer journals and notes
  • Close your account
  • Uninstall the app
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Most of our apps are not directed to children under 13 years of age. 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.

Age Requirements:

  • ARRIV: Users must be 18 years or older to book properties or list as a host
  • Bible Chats & Virtual Try Room AI: Users must be 13 years or older to use these applications which process personal content
  • AdClose & DirectPads: Users must be 13 years or older
International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Data processing agreements with service providers (Firebase, Stripe)
  • Compliance with applicable data protection laws
  • Adequate level of protection for your data
  • Secure AI processing infrastructure
  • Google Cloud Platform security standards
Changes to This Privacy 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
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an in-app notification for significant changes
  • Emailing users for material changes (if we have your email)
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

Response Time

• Email inquiries: Within 48 hours

• Data requests: Within 30 days

• Urgent matters: Within 24 hours

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with applicable privacy laws including:

PIPEDA (Canada)
GDPR (EU)
CCPA (California)

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