Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how St.Marys Church collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our mobile application published on Google Play Store.

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at St.Marys Church. This Privacy Policy applies to our mobile application (the "App"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our users. The types of information we may collect include:

2.1 Information you provide
  • Contact information such as name, email address, and phone number when you register or contact us.
  • Profile information such as a photo or preferences if you choose to provide them.
2.2 Automatically collected information
  • Device and usage information (device model, operating system version, app usage data, crash logs).
  • Analytics data collected via third-party analytics providers to help improve the App.
2.3 Location

If the App asks for and you grant location permissions, we may collect approximate or precise location information. You can disable location permissions in your device settings.

2.4 Sensitive information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as health data or government ID numbers) through the App. If you submit such information to us, do so at your own risk.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including but not limited to:

  • Providing, operating, and maintaining the App.
  • Improving and personalizing user experience.
  • Communicating with you, including sending updates, newsletters, and service-related messages.
  • Monitoring and analyzing usage and trends to improve our services.

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We will not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With service providers: We may engage trusted third parties to perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, push notifications). They will have access only to the information needed to perform their functions and are contractually prohibited from using it for other purposes.
  • Legal requirements: If required by law or to respond to legal process or protect our rights, we may disclose information.
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to privacy protections.

5. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-party Services & Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend you read the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

Analytics & Advertising

We may use third-party analytics providers (for example, Google Analytics for Firebase) to collect usage information. These providers have their own privacy policies and controls.

7. Children

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the App and for legitimate and essential business purposes, such as complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information (access, correction, deletion, objection). To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Note: Replace the contact email and phone number above with official contact details before publishing this Privacy Policy to Google Play Console.

Acknowledgement

By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.