Churchly

Introduction

Churchly ("we", "our", or "us") is a church management mobile application designed to help church communities stay connected and organized. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our app.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Profile Data: Profile pictures, church membership details
• Communication Data: Messages, event participation, prayer requests
• Church Records: Attendance records, giving history, ministry involvement

Device Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and app usage:

• Device type, operating system, and version
• App usage statistics and performance data
• Network connection information
• Crash reports and error logs (anonymized)

App Permissions

Camera Permission

Why we need it: The camera permission allows you to:

• Take profile pictures directly within the app
• Capture photos during church events and activities
• Upload member photos for directory purposes
• Document ministry activities and community events

Your Control: Camera access is only activated when you explicitly choose to take a photo. We never access your camera without your permission or in the background. You can revoke this permission at any time in your device settings.

Other Permissions

• Notification Permission (Android 13+): To send church announcements, event reminders, and important updates
• Storage Access: To save and retrieve photos, documents, and offline data
• Internet Access: To sync your data across devices and enable real-time features
• Phone Calls: To enable direct calling of church members (only when you tap call buttons)
• Network State: To optimize app performance based on your connection

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide Church Services: Member directory, event management, communication tools
• Enable Communication: Connect you with other church members and leadership
• Improve User Experience: Personalize your app experience and provide relevant content
• Send Notifications: Church announcements, event reminders, prayer requests
• Maintain Security: Protect against unauthorized access and ensure data integrity

Push Notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging)

Churchly uses Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to send push notifications. To provide this feature, we may process:

• Push Token: A device-specific token used only for delivering notifications to your device
• Delivery Metadata: Basic delivery status information (for example, whether a message was delivered)

Your Control: You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings. Disabling notifications does not affect core app functionality such as member management and data access.

Data Storage & Security

Where Your Data is Stored

• Local Storage: Some data is cached on your device for offline access and better performance
• Cloud Storage: We use Google Firebase services to securely store and sync your data
• Backup Systems: Regular backups ensure your church data is protected

Security Measures

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive communications
• Secure authentication using industry-standard protocols
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and permission-based data sharing

Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information. We only share your data in these limited circumstances:

• Within Your Church: With other members and leadership as appropriate for church activities
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate the app (e.g., Google Firebase, cloud storage)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our users' safety
• Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize data sharing

Your Privacy Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications or withdraw consent

Children's Privacy

Churchly is designed for church communities and may be used by families with children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through the app or email. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last modified.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: swiftmindapps@gmail.com

We are committed to protecting your privacy and will respond to your inquiries within 30 days.

Google Play Store Compliance: This privacy policy meets all Google Play Store requirements for apps using camera permissions and other sensitive data.