Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Middletown-Portland Seventh-day Adventist Church ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS mobile application (the "App").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use our App, we may collect the following personal information:

• Name: To identify you within our church community
• Email Address: For account verification and communication
• Prayer Requests: The content of prayer requests you submit through the App

Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App features accessed, time spent in the App, and interaction patterns
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and crash reports for troubleshooting

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Prayer Ministry: To share your prayer requests with our church prayer team and community
• Communication: To send you updates about prayer requests and church activities
• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve App functionality
• Technical Support: To diagnose and fix technical issues
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access and ensure data integrity
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Prayer Request Data

Prayer requests submitted through the App are handled with special care:

• Visibility: Prayer requests may be shared with our prayer team, church members, and displayed within the App based on your privacy settings
• Confidentiality: You can mark prayer requests as "confidential" to limit visibility to pastoral staff only
• Retention: Prayer requests are retained for a reasonable period to allow our community to pray for your needs, typically 90 days unless you request earlier deletion
• Control: You can edit or delete your prayer requests at any time through the App

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Church Community: Prayer requests (unless marked confidential) are shared with church members for prayer support
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the App (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our church, members, or others

Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

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.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information and prayer requests
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection or communications
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

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

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending you a notification through the App
• Posting a notice on our website

Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: