Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ChurchScroll LLC ("ChurchScroll," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Service").

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Service, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile details when you create an account
• Profile Information: Preferred display name, bio, avatar/photo, and contact preferences
• Listing Information: Church or business details including name, address, phone number, website, hours of operation, and descriptions
• Prayer Requests: Prayer titles, descriptions, and privacy preferences
• Event Information: Event titles, descriptions, dates, and locations
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and correspondence with us or other users
• Payment Information: Billing details and payment method information (processed securely by our payment providers)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Information: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, and click patterns
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and error logs
• Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address (we do not collect precise GPS location without consent)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third parties, including:

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) regarding transaction status
• Analytics providers regarding Service usage
• Other users who mention or tag you in content

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Process transactions and send related information
• Display your listings and profile in our directory (based on your privacy settings)
• Facilitate communication between users
• Send administrative messages, updates, and notifications
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our Terms of Service

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Information

Information you choose to make public through our Service (such as directory listings, public profiles, and public prayer requests) will be visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Cloud hosting providers (data storage and processing)
• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Email service providers (transactional and marketing emails)
• Analytics providers (usage analysis)
• Customer support tools

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes
• Requests from government authorities
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Protection of the rights, property, or safety of our users or others

4.4 Business Transfers

If ChurchScroll is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your information.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

5. User-Generated Content

Users are solely responsible for the content they post. We recommend verifying information directly with churches and businesses before relying on it. ChurchScroll is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or misrepresentations in user-generated content.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our Service
• Improve our Service based on usage patterns
• Deliver relevant content and features

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (authentication, security)
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. However, blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls limiting who can access your data
• Secure data centers provided by our hosting provider

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our Service to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes. Some information may persist in backups for a limited period.

Publicly posted content (such as approved listings) may remain visible even after account deletion, unless you specifically request its removal.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 Access and Portability

You can access most of your personal information through your account settings. You may request a copy of your data by contacting us.

9.2 Correction

You can update your account information and profile details at any time through your account settings. For other corrections, please contact us.

9.3 Deletion

You can delete your account through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information as described in Section 8.

9.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by adjusting your notification preferences in your account settings. Note that you may still receive transactional and administrative communications.

9.5 Directory Visibility

You control whether your profile appears in our public directory through your profile settings. You can opt in or out at any time.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will promptly delete that information.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Service.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services, including churches and businesses listed in our directory.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 15.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Service and updating the "Last Updated" date.

For significant changes, we may also send you a notification via email or through our Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. International Users

Our Service is operated in the United States. If you access our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

For general inquiries, you may also contact us at hello@churchscroll.com.