Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

WayPresenter ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our software.

WayPresenter is designed to work primarily offline on your local computer. This means most of your data never leaves your device.

2. Data We Collect

2.1. Local Data (Stored on Your Computer)

WayPresenter stores all user data locally on your computer, including:

• Songs and lyrics you've imported or created
• Bible translations you've downloaded
• Presentations and media files
• Settings and preferences
• AI learning data and corrections

Important: This data is stored only on your computer and is never transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to sync or backup.

2.2. Optional Account Data

If you choose to create an optional Waystream account:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Church name (optional)

2.3. Automatic Data

We may collect:

• Crash reports (to help us fix bugs)
• Anonymous usage statistics (with your permission)
• Software version information

3. How We Use Your Data

3.1. Local Data Usage

All data stored locally on your computer is used to:

• Power WayPresenter's features
• Improve AI detection accuracy
• Remember your settings and preferences
• Provide offline functionality

3.2. Account Data Usage

If you create an account, we may use your information to:

• Provide customer support
• Send important updates (with your consent)
• Improve our services
• Sync data across devices (if enabled)

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

4.1. What We Don't Share

• Your songs and presentations
• Your AI learning data
• Your usage patterns
• Your media files

4.2. Limited Sharing

We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate (e.g., hosting services) under strict confidentiality
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfer: In connection with a merger or sale of assets

5. Audio & Speech Data

WayPresenter's AI speech recognition happens entirely on your computer:

• Audio is processed locally using Whisper technology
• No audio is sent to the cloud
• No one at Waystream hears your sermons
• Speech recognition models run offline

This is fundamentally different from many other speech recognition services that send audio to the cloud.

6. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data:

• Local storage encryption (where supported by OS)
• Secure transmission for any cloud features
• Regular security audits
• Access controls for our staff

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data (for cloud features)
• Correct: Update inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account
• Export: Export your local data at any time
• Opt-out: Disable crash reporting or analytics

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@waypresenter.com.

8. Children's Privacy

WayPresenter is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information is processed primarily on your local computer. For any cloud features, data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the new policy on our website
• In-app notification (for account users)
• Email notification (for account users)

Your continued use of WayPresenter after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@waypresenter.com
• Website: https://waypresenter.com

12. Offline-First Design

WayPresenter is designed to work completely offline. This privacy-friendly approach means:

• No requirement for internet connectivity
• No tracking of your presentations
• No monitoring of your worship services
• No cloud dependency for core features

We believe church software should respect the sacred nature of worship services. Your congregation's privacy matters.