Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to our church community platform. We are committed to protecting the personal information of our members, visitors, and guests. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and profile photo when you register.
• Contact & Communication: Messages you send through our contact or prayer request forms.
• Volunteer & Ministry: Availability, notes, and sign-up information for church activities.
• Directory Information: Address and contact details you choose to share in the member directory.
• Usage Data: Basic analytics such as pages visited and features used to improve the platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to:

• Provide and improve church community features and services.
• Communicate with you about events, announcements, and ministries.
• Facilitate volunteer coordination and ministry sign-ups.
• Respond to prayer requests and contact inquiries.
• Maintain the member directory (only visible to registered members).

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Information may be shared only with church staff and ministry leaders as necessary to fulfill the services you have requested, or as required by law.

5. Directory & Member Visibility

The member directory is accessible only to registered and approved church members. You control what information appears in the directory through your Profile settings. You may opt out of directory listing at any time by updating your privacy preferences in your profile.

6. Prayer Requests & Confidentiality

Prayer requests marked as confidential are shared only with pastoral staff. Requests shared with the prayer team are limited to designated ministry volunteers. We take the sensitivity of this information seriously and handle it with care and discretion.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your account.

8. Children's Privacy

This platform is not intended for children under the age of 13 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child's information has been submitted without proper consent, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights

You may request to view, update, or delete your personal information at any time by contacting church administration or updating your profile directly. We will honor such requests within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the updated date at the top of this page will reflect the change. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through ourContact page.