Privacy Policy

St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church AZ operates this mobile application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our app and the choices you have associated with that data.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information for various purposes:

• Account Information:Your name, email address, and authentication details when you create an account.
• Personal Information:Phone number, birthday, grade level, family information, and home address (optional).
• Usage Data:Information about how you interact with the app, including pages visited and features used.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Communicate important church announcements and updates to you
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• Manage event signups and track attendance
• Send notifications about services, events, and other church activities
• Facilitate Sunday School class management and communication
• Enable family features and group management

Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard measures:

• All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS protocols
• Data at rest is encrypted using industry-standard encryption
• Authentication is handled securely through Base44's authentication system
• Row-level security ensures users can only access data they're authorized to see
• Regular security audits and updates to protect against vulnerabilities

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data is only shared within the church community as necessary for app functionality (e.g., viewing event attendees, class rosters for servants). Church administrators and coordinators have access to relevant information needed to fulfill their roles.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data stored in the app
• Update or correct your information at any time through Settings
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of email and in-app notifications
• Request a copy of your data for export

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information from our active systems within 30 days. Some information may be retained in backup systems for a limited time for legal compliance purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our app is designed for church members of all ages. Parents or guardians can create accounts for their children and manage their information through the Family features. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

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 policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Third-Party Services

Our app uses Base44 as our backend service provider. Base44 provides secure data storage, authentication, and hosting services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy. We also use Resend for email delivery services.