Privacy Policy

Introduction

St. John's Coptic Orthodox Church ("we," "our," or "us") operates the St John's mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App on iOS and Android devices.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

The St John's App does not require account creation or user registration. However, we may collect information when you:

• Make donations: When you use the donation feature, payment information is processed securely through Apple Pay or other trusted payment providers. We do not store your full payment card details.
• Place food orders: When ordering from Shepherd's Table, we collect order details necessary to fulfill your request.
• Contact support: If you reach out to us via email, we collect the information you provide in your communication.

Information Collected Automatically

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: Information about how you interact with the App, such as features used and content accessed
• Crash reports: Technical data about app crashes to help us improve stability

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App
• Process donations and food orders
• Send you church announcements and event information
• Respond to your support inquiries
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers). These providers are obligated to protect your information.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Church operations: Information related to food orders may be shared with church staff to fulfill your order.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Encrypted storage of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Transaction records (donations, food orders) may be retained for accounting and legal purposes.

Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Our App uses the following third-party services:

• Apple Pay: For secure payment processing on iOS devices
• Sanity CMS: For content management (announcements, resources)

Children's Privacy

Our App is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. The App provides access to church resources including Kids Sunday School materials, but these features do not require or collect personal information from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to opt out of certain data processing

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

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell 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 posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

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