Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Dying to Live is a devotional retreat companion to The Relationship Paradox, offered by Dr. Michael G. Semon. This page explains, in plain terms, what we collect, why, and the choices you have.

What we collect

• Your email address — used to sign you in and, if you consent, to send you occasional notes.
• Your first name — optional, only to greet you.
• What you write — your journal entries, your saved retreat progress, and your answers to the “Where are you?” reflection. These are yours.
• Any witness you submit — the story you choose to share, under the display name you choose.
• Payment details — if you become a Partner, your card is handled entirely by Stripe. We never see or store your card number.

How we use it

To run the app: to sign you in, to save your journal and retreat across your devices, to process a partnership, and — only with your consent — to email you. We do not sell your information, and we do not use it to build advertising profiles of you.

Where it is stored

• The app and its database run on Cloudflare.
• Payments are processed by Stripe, under Stripe’s own privacy terms.
• Sign-in and email delivery run through GoHighLevel.

The Cloud of Witnesses

A witness you submit is read by a person before it ever appears. It is published only after approval, and only under the display name you provided. Please share your own turning — your own death and the life that rose — and do not expose your spouse’s failures. You may ask us to remove anything you have shared.

Your choices

• Export your journal at any time from within the app.
• Cancel your partnership at any time from the Partnership tab.
• Delete your account and data — email mgsemon@gmail.com and we will remove it.

Children

This app is for adults. It is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.

A pastoral note

Dying to Live is a faith-based devotional companion. It is not counseling, therapy, or medical care, and it does not replace them. If you are in crisis, please reach out to a qualified professional or your local emergency services.

Changes

If this policy changes, we will update the date above. Questions are always welcome at mgsemon@gmail.com.