Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

First Baptist Church of Gila Bend ("the Church," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our church app or website.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name and email address when you create an account or sign in.
• Profile Information: Optional details such as phone number, bio, ministry interests, and skills that you choose to share in the member directory.
• Prayer Requests: Requests you submit through the Prayer Wall.
• Event Registrations: Records of events you register for.
• Donation Records: Giving history and payment details processed securely through Stripe. We do not store full credit card numbers.
• Volunteer Activity: Shift sign-ups and hours of service.
• Kids Check-In: Child names and parent contact information used for safety tracking during church events.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and personalize your experience in the app.
• To communicate event reminders, confirmations, and church announcements.
• To process donations and issue giving records.
• To coordinate volunteer scheduling and ministry activities.
• To maintain a member directory accessible to registered church members only (subject to your privacy settings).
• To ensure the safety of children during church events.

4. Information Sharing

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

• Church Staff & Leadership: Authorized staff may access information as needed to coordinate ministry activities.
• Payment Processing: Donation payments are processed by Stripe. Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law.

5. Member Directory Privacy

You control what information appears in the member directory. In your Profile settings, you can choose whether your phone number, email, bio, and ministry interests are visible to everyone, members only, or kept private. You may also opt out of the directory entirely.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. Passwords are never stored in plain text, and payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe's secure infrastructure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Kids Check-In feature collects minimal information (child name and parent contact) solely for safety purposes during church events. This information is not shared publicly and is accessible only to authorized church staff.

8. Your Rights

You may:

• Update your profile information at any time in the app.
• Adjust your directory privacy settings in your Profile.
• Request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the app with an updated effective date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.