1. Introduction

Church Compass ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile applications and web platform.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (stored securely via Firebase Authentication). Church administrators may also provide church name, address, denomination, and contact information.

Usage Data

We collect anonymous analytics data including app usage patterns, feature interactions, and crash reports to improve our services. This data is processed through Firebase Analytics.

Church Membership Data

Members may submit prayer requests, event RSVPs, and donation information. This data is stored in your church's private collection and is only accessible to authorized church administrators.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our services
To authenticate your identity and manage your account
To process donations through our payment partner (Stripe)
To send push notifications you have opted into (e.g., prayer alerts, event reminders)
To improve our platform through aggregated analytics
To communicate important service updates

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:

Firebase (Google) — Authentication, database, and analytics
Stripe — Payment processing for donations and subscriptions
Your church administrators — Only the data you submit to your church (prayer requests, attendance, etc.)

5. Data Retention & Deletion

Your data is retained as long as your account is active. You may delete your account and all associated data at any time through the Account Management page or within the mobile app settings. Upon deletion, your personal data is permanently removed from our servers.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (TLS), secure authentication via Firebase Auth, and access controls on all stored data. Payment information is processed exclusively by Stripe and never stored on our servers.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You may also opt out of non-essential communications and push notifications through your device settings or the app's notification preferences.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
support@church-compass.com