Privacy Policy for SEEK by Alfred Street Baptist Church Mobile App

Effective Date: [11-15-25]
Last Updated: [11-15-25]

Alfred Street Baptist Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the SEEK mobile application (the “App”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our iOS and Android mobile application. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

By using the SEEK App, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information that you provide directly to us, information automatically collected when you use the App, and information from third-party services.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register for and use the SEEK App, we collect:

Account Information: Email address, name, password (encrypted), and profile information
Authentication Data: When you use Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In, we receive your name, email address, and unique identifier from these services
Fast Participation Data: Your selected fast type, what you choose to fast from, and registration details
Journal Entries: Any personal reflections, notes, or content you create in the journaling feature
Profile Photos: Images you choose to upload from your photo library or capture with your camera for your profile
Communication Preferences: Push notification settings and preferences

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you use the SEEK App, we automatically collect:

Device Information: Device type, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
Usage Data: App features you access, time spent in the App, interaction with devotionals and resources, frequency of use
Log Data: IP address, app version, access times, pages viewed, and actions taken within the App
Crash and Performance Data: Technical information about app crashes, errors, and performance metrics through Sentry

1.3 Information from Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Supabase: Handles authentication and secure data storage
PostHog: Collects analytics data to help us understand how users interact with the App
Sentry: Collects crash reports and error logs to improve app stability
Apple Sign-In: Provides authentication services (Apple may provide a private relay email address)
Google Sign-In: Provides authentication services

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and Maintain the App: Create and manage your account, enable participation in the annual communal spiritual fast, and deliver daily devotionals and resources
Personalize Your Experience: Customize content based on your fast preferences and track your spiritual journey
Send Communications: Deliver push notifications about daily devotionals, prayer sessions, and fast-related updates (you can opt out in your device settings)
Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, enhance features, and optimize app performance
Ensure Security: Protect against unauthorized access, fraud, and abuse
Comply with Legal Obligations: Respond to legal requests and prevent harm

We do NOT use your information for:

Advertising or marketing from third parties
Selling or renting to third parties
Profiling or automated decision-making

3. MOBILE PERMISSIONS

The SEEK App requests the following permissions:

Camera: To allow you to take photos for your profile picture
Photo Library: To allow you to select existing photos for your profile picture
Push Notifications: To send you daily devotionals, prayer reminders, and fast-related updates

You can modify these permissions at any time in your device settings. Denying certain permissions may limit app functionality.

Note: The App does NOT access your location, contacts, microphone, or calendar.

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the App:

Supabase: Secure authentication and database hosting
PostHog: Analytics and usage insights
Sentry: Error tracking and crash reporting
Apple and Google: Authentication services

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services to us.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
Requests from law enforcement or government agencies
Protection of our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
Emergency situations involving potential threats to personal safety

4.3 Business Transfers

If Alfred Street Baptist Church undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure, including:

Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
Secure Authentication: Passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text
Access Controls: Limited access to personal information to authorized personnel only
Secure Servers: Data is stored on secure servers with controlled, monitored access

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 absolute security.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Account Data: Retained for 10-12 months to support the annual fast cycle. After this period, inactive accounts and associated data may be deleted.
Journal Entries: Retained as long as your account is active or until you delete them
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes
Crash Reports: Retained for up to 90 days or until the issue is resolved

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your account information at any time through the App’s profile settings.

7.2 Delete Your Account

You can delete your account and associated data at any time by:

Opening the SEEK App
Navigating to the “Edit Profile” screen
Selecting the option to delete your account

Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. All your journal entries, fast preferences, and personal data will be deleted.

7.3 Push Notifications

You can opt out of push notifications by adjusting your device settings or within the App’s notification preferences.

7.4 Data Portability

Currently, the App does not support exporting your data. If you would like a copy of your information, please contact us at [insert contact email].

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The SEEK App is not directed to 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 your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [insert contact email], and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

The App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the App.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
Notify you through the App or via email if the changes are material
In some cases, request your consent to the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. CONTACT US

Alfred Street Baptist Church welcomes your questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices. If you believe we have not adhered to this policy or you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: seek@alfredstreet.org
Address:
Alfred Street Baptist Church
325 S. Patrick Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

We will use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly respond to your inquiry and resolve any issues.

13. YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your information. We do not sell your personal information.

14. CONSENT

By downloading, installing, and using the SEEK App, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.