Introduction

A Pastor App ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your congregation members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we may collect:

Name and email address
Church or organization name
Contact information
Account credentials

Congregation Data

To provide our pastoral care services, you may input information about congregation members:

Names and contact details of members
Pastoral notes and care records
Attendance and engagement tracking
Spiritual journey milestones

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you use the app:

Device information (type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
Usage data (features accessed, time spent in app)
Log data (IP address, access times, app crashes)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and maintain the app
Process and complete transactions
Send you technical notices and support messages
Respond to your comments and questions
Improve and optimize the app experience
Develop new features and services
Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication using industry-standard protocols
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls limiting who can view sensitive data
Secure token storage using iOS Keychain

Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

With your consent
To comply with legal obligations
To protect our rights and prevent fraud
With service providers who assist in operating our app (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting our support team. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing of your data
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Email: support@153comeback.com
Website: https://apastor.app/support