Privacy Policy

SaintsHub ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application SaintsHub (the "App") and our website saintshub.net (the "Website"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App or Website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Create or manage a church profile
• Use features within the App
• Contact us for support

This information may include:

• Name (first and last name)
• Email address
• Profile photo (optional)
• Church-related information (if creating a church profile)
• Language preference

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our App or Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Log data (access times, pages viewed, app activity)
• IP address
• App usage data (features used, interactions within the App)

1.3 Information from Third-Party Services

We may receive information from third-party services such as:

• Cloudinary — for image storage and processing
• Email Bible API — for daily verse content
• Authentication providers — if you choose to log in through third-party services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Account management: To create and manage your user account
• App functionality: To provide core features such as church discovery, sermon access, daily verses, and community features
• Communication: To send you important updates, password reset emails, and account-related notifications
• Personalization: To customize your experience based on your preferences and language settings
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access, fraud, and abuse
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our App and services
• Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Data Storage

Your data is stored using the following services:

• MongoDB Atlas — Primary database for user accounts and church data (cloud-hosted with encryption at rest)
• Redis — Temporary session and token management
• Cloudinary — Image and media file storage

3.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms (bcrypt)
• JWT (JSON Web Token) based authentication
• Token blacklisting for secure logout
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Regular security reviews and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our App (e.g., Cloudinary for image hosting, email service providers for notifications)
• Church profiles: Information you include in a church profile (church name, location, services) is visible to other App users
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of SaintsHub, our users, or the public

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can access your personal information through your account settings
• Update: You can update your profile information at any time within the App
• Delete: You can request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us
• Opt-out: You can opt out of non-essential communications
• Data portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

6. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

7. Cookies and Tracking

7.1 Website

Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7.2 Mobile App

Our App uses local storage (AsyncStorage) to store your preferences, authentication tokens, and cached data for offline functionality. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to us unless required for App functionality.

8. Third-Party Links

Our App and Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as YouTube for sermon videos, or church websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those of your home country. By using our App, you consent to such transfers.

11. 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 Privacy Policy within the App and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: support@saintshub.net
• Website: https://saintshub.net

By using SaintsHub, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.