Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 28, 2024

Tabernacle Baptist Church ("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 Visit Tabernacle mobile application ("the App"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of information when you use the App:

• Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, profile picture, and any other information you voluntarily provide when signing up or updating your profile in the App.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the App to improve its functionality and user experience. This data is anonymized and used solely within the app for church management purposes.
• Device Information: Details about the device you use to access the App, such as your device's model and operating system. We do not use this information to track users across apps or services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Enable the core features of the App for church management purposes.
• Allow you to participate in church activities, such as sharing prayer requests, receiving announcements, and accessing devotional content.
• Communicate with you about events, updates, and activities within the church community.
• Improve the App’s usability and provide a better user experience.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. Your information may only be shared with:

• Church Administrators: Authorized church staff may access your information to facilitate communication and manage community interactions.
• Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., hosting providers) may process your information to ensure the App operates effectively. These providers are contractually bound to use your data solely for the purpose of supporting the App’s functionality.
• Legal Requirements: Your data may be disclosed if required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tca@visittabernacle.com.

6. Children's Privacy

The App is designed for use by church members, including supervised minors. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent.

7. Clarification on Tracking

We do not track users across apps, websites, or services. Data collected within the App is used solely for church management purposes and to enhance the spiritual engagement of members. We do not use data for advertising or share it with third-party platforms for analytics or monetization.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we will notify you of significant updates.

9. Contact Us

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