Church Directory Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 9, 2025Last Updated: October 9, 2025
Overview
Church Directory Plus ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application.
By using Church Directory Plus, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you create an account or use our app, you may provide:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, username, and password
- Profile Information: Photos, family relationships, address, employment details, church membership information
- User Content: Notes, feedback, and support requests
Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect certain information when you use the app:
- Device Information: Device model, operating system, app version, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App interactions, features used, crash reports, performance data
- Push Notification Tokens: To send you notifications about church activities
Information from Your Church
Your church organization may add or update information about you, including contact details, group memberships, and roles.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the church directory service
- Enable communication within your church community
- Send notifications about church activities and updates
- Authenticate your account and maintain security
- Improve app functionality and user experience
- Provide customer support
- Process membership applications and profile updates
- Comply with legal obligations
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information:
- Within Your Church: Other members can view your information based on permissions set by your church administrator
- Service Providers: We use third-party services to operate our app:
- Firebase Cloud Messaging (push notifications)
- Sentry (error tracking and monitoring)
- Digital Ocean Spaces (image and file storage)
- Twilio (SMS messaging)
- Mailgun (email delivery)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
- Secure, encrypted databases with isolated tenant schemas
- Token-based authentication
- Regular security updates
- Access controls and monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
- Active Accounts: We retain your data while your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: Personal data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion
- Backups: Backup copies may be retained for up to 90 days for disaster recovery
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update or correct your information through the app or by contacting your administrator
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
- Data Portability: Export your data through the app's export features
- Opt-Out: Disable notifications through app settings
To exercise these rights, contact your church administrator or email us at contact@verionlabs.com.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. Churches are responsible for ensuring compliance with children's privacy laws.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored in data centers located in the United States. By using our app, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.
Third-Party Services
Our app integrates with third-party services that have their