Who is responsible?
John D. Hardwick operates One Small Step and handles enquiries about information used for the devotional service. Contact ossdevotional159@gmail.com for a privacy question or request. A business correspondence address will be supplied before paid subscriptions open.
This public website
This is an information-only website. It has no newsletter form, public account registration, advertising trackers or analytics scripts added by One Small Step. It does not write reflection notes or set marketing cookies. The hosting provider may process ordinary request, device, IP address and security information needed to deliver and protect the site.
When you choose an email link, your email application opens. Information is sent to John only if you choose to send the email. Your address and message are used to respond to your enquiry, manage requested support and keep a necessary record of the conversation.
The separate reader app
The reader is currently a private preview with secure account sign-in. The hosting service supplies account identity to the app. Membership records, when payments are enabled, link account identity to a Stripe customer and subscription status. One Small Step does not receive or store full card numbers.
Reflection notes, saved readings, text preferences and reading progress are kept in the browser on your device. They are not automatically synced or uploaded with feedback. Exported notes are files you choose to save. Clearing browser storage may remove locally held data.
Feedback and service records
When a signed-in reader sends feedback, the app stores the message, category, selected book and day, submission time and account identifier. Feedback is private to the owner for review; it is not a public comment. Account identity also supports a submission limit. Do not include sensitive personal information or another person’s private details.
The app records browser-session visits by day for basic service counts. These counts are not presented as unique people. The app does not send personal reflection notes with those records.
Why information is used
Information is used to provide requested access or support, respond to feedback, keep the service secure, manage subscriptions when available and meet applicable legal obligations. Depending on the purpose, the basis is providing or preparing a service you request, legitimate interests in responding to enquiries and keeping the service reliable and secure, or a legal obligation. No promotional mailing list is created from support enquiries.
Service providers and external links
The service relies on hosting, authentication and email providers. Stripe will handle payments when enabled. Bible Gateway opens separately for NKJV readings. These providers have their own privacy notices and may process information outside the UK; their published terms describe their processing and safeguards. Your personal information is not sold by One Small Step.
Retention and your choices
Enquiries and feedback are kept only for as long as needed for support, review, security or a legal obligation. Billing and accounting records, once applicable, may need to be retained after a membership ends. Local notes remain in your browser until you remove them or clear the relevant storage.
You may ask about information held about you, request a copy, ask for correction or deletion, or request restriction or object to use where the applicable law provides those rights. Some information may need to be retained for legal or security reasons. Contact John first; you can also raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Updates
This notice reflects the pre-launch service as at 10 November 2026. It will be updated when the way the service operates changes, including when public memberships begin.