Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to ChurchConnect. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you use our platform and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Optional profile picture and bio information
• Church Information: Church name, invite codes, and membership details
• Content: Messages, posts, prayer requests, events, and other content you create
• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, including pages visited and features used
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card numbers)

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our service
• To notify you about changes to our service
• To provide customer support
• To gather analysis or valuable information to improve our service
• To monitor the usage of our service
• To detect, prevent and address technical issues
• To provide you with features and functionality you've requested
• To process payments and subscriptions

Payment Processing

We use third-party payment processors, including Stripe, to handle subscription payments. When you make a payment, your payment information is processed securely by Stripe and is not stored on our servers.

Stripe may collect and process your payment information in accordance with their privacy policy. We recommend reviewing Stripe's Privacy Policy for more information.

We store transaction IDs, subscription status, and billing history to manage your account and may use your email address to send payment confirmations, receipts, and billing-related notices.

AI Features and Data Usage

Our platform includes AI-powered features designed to assist users with tasks such as generating prayers, providing guidance, and enhancing content.

When you use AI features:

• Your input (such as prompts or messages) may be processed by third-party AI service providers.
• We do not use your content to train AI models unless explicitly stated.
• AI-generated responses are automated and may not always be accurate or appropriate.

Users should use discretion and judgment when relying on AI-generated content.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Within Your Church: Content you create is visible to members of your church community
• Service Providers: We use third-party services (Supabase for database, Stripe for payments, AI providers) that may process your data
• Payment Processor: Stripe processes your payment information in accordance with their privacy policy
• AI Services: When you use AI features, your prompts are sent to third-party AI providers for processing
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required by law or to protect our rights
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your account is protected by a password. We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can access your personal data through your account settings
• Correction: You can update or correct your personal information at any time
• Deletion: You can delete your account and associated data from the settings page
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Help section in your account.