FLUMC Daily Devotionals (current series: Awakened to Grace), operated by The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church, is committed to protecting user privacy, especially for children and teens. This Legal & Privacy Center provides complete transparency into our compliance with federal and state regulations.
Regulatory Compliance Overview
We've completed comprehensive compliance audits for federal and state regulations. Our app meets the strictest requirements across all 50 U.S. states, ensuring child safety and privacy protection.
• Parental consent required
• PIN-protected Kids Mode
• Regular compliance audits
• Age-appropriate design verified
• Default privacy settings for minors
• No dark patterns or manipulation
• Utah SMRA (parental controls) ✅
• Florida HB 3 (age restrictions) ✅
• Comprehensive state-by-state review
📥 Complete Legal Documentation
We believe in radical transparency. All compliance audits, risk assessments, and implementation guides are available for viewing below.
Essential Legal Documents
State-by-State Compliance
We Comply with the STRICTEST State Laws
Since our app is available nationwide, we comply with the most protective state laws to ensure safety for children in ALL 50 states. This means California and Connecticut standards apply to everyone.
• Teen affirmative consent required
• Data Protection Impact Assessment
• Highest privacy defaults for minors
• No dark patterns or manipulation
• No adult→minor unsolicited DMs
• No addictive features (infinite scroll, streaks)
• No engagement-driven notifications
• Pagination everywhere
• Age verification at signup
• Parental consent for teens
• Account restrictions for minors
• Transparent privacy practices
By complying with the strictest state laws (California & Connecticut), we automatically exceed requirements for all other states.
Our Privacy Commitments
- Sell your data to anyone
- Track you across other apps
- Show ads to children
- Collect location data
- Use dark patterns to manipulate
- Share data without consent
- Verify user ages
- Get parental consent for minors
- Protect children's privacy
- Use highest encryption
- Moderate all content (AI + human)
- Give parents full control
Frequently Asked Questions
How We Protect Children
8 Layers of Enhanced Protection
🔐 Layer 1: Enhanced Age Verification
Advanced age verification with birthdate validation. Under 13 = blocked from account creation. Ages 13-15 = restricted mode until parent verifies. Ages 16+ = full access with age-appropriate group restrictions.
👥 Layer 2: Age-Appropriate Group Restrictions
Groups can be restricted by age (13-18 vs 18+). Youth groups have enhanced protection and adult leadership oversight. Mixed-age groups require enhanced moderation and adult supervision.
👨👩👧 Layer 3: Enhanced Parental Consent & Oversight
Ages 13-15 need BOTH parent email verification AND teen's own consent. Parents can monitor and control their child's group participation and content access. Enhanced parental controls for all minors.
🗄️ Layer 4: Database-Level Security
Firestore security rules enforce all restrictions at database level. Age-based group membership validation. Even if someone hacks the app, they cannot bypass age restrictions or group access controls.
🤖 Layer 5: Enhanced AI + Human Moderation
AI-powered content screening with age-appropriate filtering. Youth content can require adult leader approval. Report buttons on every feature. One report = instant hide. Human review within 24 hours.
💬 Layer 6: Direct Message Safety
Youth can be protected from adult contact. Direct messages can be disabled for youth groups. Adult leadership oversight of youth communications. Enhanced safety controls for vulnerable users.
👑 Layer 7: Leadership Hierarchy
Clear leadership structure: Super Admin → Church Leader → Group Leader. Adult oversight of all youth groups and content. Enhanced moderation and supervision for age-appropriate interactions.
🔒 Layer 8: Enhanced Privacy by Default
All minors get maximum privacy automatically: profile private, search hidden, notifications disabled, activity hidden, DMs restricted. Age-appropriate feature restrictions and enhanced parental controls.
Tools for Parents
• Curated, age-appropriate content only
• No social features
• 4-hour session timeout
• Complete parental control
• Unlock social features for ages 13-15
• Full transparency into access
• Revoke consent anytime
• Export data in JSON format
• Delete individual items
• Delete entire account
• All within the app
Contact & Support
Response time: Within 48 hours
For attorneys and regulators
Report inappropriate content or behavior
Technical help and questions
🤝 Our Transparency Pledge
We believe parents and users deserve to know EXACTLY how their data is used. That's why we publish all compliance audits, risk assessments, and policies publicly. We have nothing to hide because we put privacy first.
Questions? Ask us anything. We'll answer honestly.
Regulatory References
Federal Regulations:
- COPPA - Children's Online Privacy Protection Act [FTC.gov]
State Regulations:
- California CPRA - California Privacy Rights Act [CA.gov]
- California AB 2273 - Age-Appropriate Design Code [CA Legislature]
- Connecticut SB 3 - Social Media Restrictions [CT.gov]
- Utah SMRA - Social Media Regulation Act [Utah Legislature]
- Florida HB 3 - Social Media Safety [FL Senate]
Industry Guidelines:
- Apple App Store Guidelines - Kids Category [Apple.com]
- Google Play Family Policy - Designed for Families [Google.com]
Compliance Audit History
| Date | Audit Type | Result | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | Kids Mode Security Audit | ✅ Enhanced Security | Back navigation blocking & session persistence |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Multi-State Compliance | ✅ 100% Compliant | All gaps closed |
| Oct 13, 2025 | California DPIA | ✅ Low Risk | Documented & published |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Connecticut Addictive Audit | ✅ No Issues | All features compliant |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Code vs. Policy Verification | ✅ 100% Match | Policies match code reality |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Security Rules Deployment | ✅ Deployed | Live in production |
Next scheduled audit: January 13, 2026 (Quarterly review)
For Regulators & Attorneys
🏛️ Regulatory Compliance Package
For state attorneys general, privacy regulators, or legal review, we provide:
- Complete audit trail of all compliance measures
- Risk assessments (DPIA) for data processing
- Technical documentation of security implementations
- Privacy impact assessments for all features
- Age verification procedures documented and tested
- Parental consent mechanisms verified COPPA-compliant
- Third-party service reviews (Firebase, OpenAI, etc.)
📧 Regulatory inquiries: legal@awakenedtograce.app
Certifications & Compliance
Verified Compliant
FLUMC Daily Devotionals, operated by The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church, has been audited for compliance with federal and state privacy laws. All documentation is available for review above.
Audit Date: October 13, 2025
Next Review: January 13, 2026