Mobile App Privacy Policy:

Effective Date: March 12, 2026

Iglesia Cristiana El Getsemani ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Iglesia El Getsemani mobile application (the "App"), available on iOS and Android. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a) Account Information

When you sign in with Google (Android) or Sign in with Apple (iOS), we receive your:

  • Name

  • Email address

This information is used to create your account and personalize your experience. You may also use the App as a guest without providing any personal information.

b) Donation Information

When you make a donation through the App, we record:

  • Donation amount and designated fund

  • Date and time of the donation

  • Your email address (linked to your account)

Payment card details are handled entirely by Stripe, our payment processor. We never see, store, or have access to your card number, expiration date, or security code.

c) Event RSVPs

When you RSVP to a church event, we store your name and the date you responded, so event organizers can plan accordingly.

d) Push Notification Data

If you enable push notifications, we store a device token provided by Apple (iOS) or Google (Android) to deliver notifications about live streams, events, and church announcements. You can opt out of specific notification categories within the App or disable notifications entirely in your device settings.

e) App Preferences

We store your preferences locally on your device, including:

  • Language selection (English or Spanish)

  • Notification preferences

These preferences are stored on your device and are not shared with third parties.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We want to be transparent about what we do not do:

  • No analytics or tracking: We do not use analytics SDKs, behavioral tracking, or usage monitoring of any kind.

  • No advertising: The App contains no advertisements and we do not share data with ad networks.

  • No location data: We do not access or track your geographic location.

  • No contacts access: We do not read your contacts or other personal data on your device.

  • No device identifiers: We do not collect device IDs, advertising IDs, or hardware identifiers.

Note: The App may offer to add church events to your device calendar using your device's built-in calendar interface. This is initiated by you and the App does not read or access your existing calendar data.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Authenticate your account: Name, email (via Google Sign-In or Sign in with Apple)

  • Process donations: Donation amount, fund, email

  • Manage event RSVPs: Name, RSVP timestamp

  • Send push notifications: Device token, notification preferences

  • Display your giving history: Past donation records

  • Personalize the App: Language preferences

4. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Google Firebase

Apple

Stripe

  • Purpose: Payment processing (including Apple Pay on iOS)

  • Data shared: Email, donation amount (card details handled by Stripe directly)

  • Privacy policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

YouTube API

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any other third parties.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your account data is stored securely in Google Firebase (Cloud Firestore), which provides encryption in transit and at rest. Local preferences on your device are excluded from cloud backup and device-transfer mechanisms.

Payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment processor. Your card details never touch our servers or the App itself.

6. Data Retention

  • Account data: Retained while your account is active. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).

  • Donation records: Retained for church accounting and tax-receipt purposes, in accordance with applicable regulations. When an account is deleted, personal identifiers in donation records are anonymized.

  • Event RSVPs: Retained with the associated event record and deleted when the account is deleted.

  • Local preferences: Stored on your device until the App is uninstalled.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Use the App without an account: Guest mode provides access to the Bible, sermons, events, and church information without signing in.

  • Control notifications: Enable or disable notification categories within the App, or turn off notifications in your device settings.

  • Delete your account from within the App: On iOS, go to More > Profile > Account Management > Delete My Account. On Android, go to Profile > Delete Account. Deletion is processed immediately — your account, profile, and RSVPs are removed, and donation records are anonymized.

  • Request data deletion by contacting us: You may also request deletion by emailing contact@iglesiaelgetsemani.org or calling (484) 945-2660.

  • Access your data: Contact us to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

Iglesia Cristiana El Getsemani
660 N. Charlotte St.
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: (484) 945-2660
Email: contact@iglesiaelgetsemani.org