Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how St. George's Indian Orthodox Church, London ("we," "our," or "the Church") collects, uses, and protects your personal information in connection with our Church Directory App (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

The App collects the following information from church members:

• Name and contact information (phone numbers, email addresses)
• Family relationships and household information
• Photographs (optional, with consent)
• Ministry involvement and areas of service
• Account credentials for app access

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Create and maintain an internal church directory for members
• Facilitate communication among church members
• Coordinate church activities and ministries
• Send important church announcements and updates
• Improve our services and member engagement

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your personal information is shared only with:

• Other verified members of St. George's Indian Orthodox Church, London
• Church clergy and authorized administrative staff

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating the App, conducting church business, or serving our members, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Secure authentication for app access
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls limiting data to authorized users only

5. Your Rights and Choices

As a member, you have the right to:

• Review the personal information we have about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request removal of your information from the directory (subject to certain exceptions)
• Opt out of having your photograph displayed in the directory

6. Children's Privacy

The App is designed for use by church members of all ages. For children under 13, we obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as you remain an active member of our church. If you leave the church community, you may request that your information be removed from the directory.

8. 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 on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

St. George's Indian Orthodox Church, London
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: September 25, 2025