Effective Date: August 31, 2024
Hope City Church, Mangalore (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use the Hope City Church mobile application (“the App”). By using the App, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information when you use the App:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you sign up or submit a prayer request.
- Usage Information: Details about your interactions with the App, including features used, pages viewed, and the time spent.
- Device Information: Information about the device you use, including hardware model, operating system, and IP address.
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you use the App, we may automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with the App. This may include your IP address, device type, operating system, and usage patterns.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve the App: Enhancing your user experience by analyzing usage patterns and improving App functionality.
- Communication: Sending you updates, live stream alerts, daily encouragements, and other communications related to church activities.
- Prayer Requests: Facilitating prayer requests submitted through the App.
- Security: Protecting the security and integrity of the App, detecting and preventing fraud, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the App, such as hosting providers or analytics services.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Choices
You can manage your communication preferences and opt out of receiving certain communications through the settings within the App or by contacting us directly.
6. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Hope City Church, Mangalore
Ps. Joshua Paul
Email: pastor@hopecity.org.in
Phone: +91 9591389977