Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 30, 2026
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our service:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Optional details like profile picture, bio, and contact preferences
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and interaction patterns
- Content Data: Prayer requests, chat messages, event RSVPs, and other content you share
- Device Information: Browser type, IP address, device type, and operating system
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services
- To create and manage your user account
- To facilitate community interactions (prayer requests, chat, events)
- To send administrative notifications and service updates
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- To detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our service
- Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
- Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of ChapelConnect, users, or others
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Session Cookies: Maintain your login session while browsing
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt encryption
- All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Secure data storage with regular backups
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
ChapelConnect is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
Continued use of ChapelConnect after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: