Privacy Policy

At Faithvine, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Christian community platform and related services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)
• Profile information (bio, profile picture)
• Church membership and affiliation preferences
• Language preferences

1.2 Third-Party Authentication

When you sign in using third-party services (Google, Facebook, Apple), we may receive:

• Your name, email address, and profile picture
• Public profile information as permitted by your privacy settings
• Unique identifier from the authentication provider

We only request the minimum permissions necessary to provide our services. You can revoke these permissions at any time through your third-party account settings.

1.3 Community and Content Data

As part of our community platform, we collect:

• Posts, comments, and reactions you create
• Bible study progress and reflections
• Prayer requests (with privacy settings you control)
• Church event participation and RSVPs
• Small group memberships and interactions
• Family devotional progress

1.4 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our services:

• IP addresses and device identifiers
• Browser type, operating system, and version
• Pages visited, features used, and time spent
• App usage patterns

1.5 Communications

We collect information when you contact us:

• Support requests and feedback
• Email communications
• In-app messages

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Service Provision

• Provide community features and Bible study tools
• Enable church connections and small group participation
• Deliver personalized devotional content
• Track your spiritual growth journey
• Facilitate prayer request sharing

2.2 Account Management

• Create and manage your account
• Authenticate users and prevent unauthorized access
• Provide customer support
• Send account-related notifications

2.3 Communication

• Send service-related notifications
• Notify you of new content and features
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Send devotional reminders (with your consent)

2.4 Improvement and Analytics

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Develop new features and functionality
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize performance

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Within Your Church Community

Certain information is shared within your church community based on your privacy settings, such as your profile, posts, and prayer requests you choose to share. You control what information is visible to your church community.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers necessary to deliver our services:

• Cloud hosting and infrastructure
• Email delivery services
• Analytics tools
• Authentication providers

These service providers are contractually bound to use your data only to provide services to us.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate potential violations of our terms
• Prevent fraud or security threats

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data in transit and at rest is encrypted
• Access Controls: Role-based access with secure authentication
• Secure Sessions: HTTP-only encrypted cookies
• Regular Monitoring: Security assessments and monitoring

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Account Data: Until account deletion plus 30 days
• Content: Until you delete it or close your account
• Usage Logs: 12 months for security and analytics

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Account Access and Control

• Access and update your account information
• Download your personal data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Control notification preferences
• Manage privacy settings for your content

6.2 Third-Party Integrations

• Manage connected third-party services in your account
• Revoke access to OAuth applications at any time

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 OAuth Providers

When you authenticate using third-party services, you are also subject to their privacy policies:

• Google: Google Privacy Policy
• Facebook: Facebook Data Policy
• Apple: Apple Privacy Policy

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain user sessions and authentication
• Remember user preferences and settings
• Analyze usage patterns and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying notices in our application

Your continued use of our services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

12. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.

By using Faithvine, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information as described herein.