This Privacy Policy describes how SDA Church App ("we", "our", or "the App") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application. The App is designed for Seventh-day Adventist church administration, including member management, meetings, polls, announcements, and treasury operations.

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

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you sign in with Google, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name
• Profile photo
• Google Account identifier
• Language preference

1.2 Church Member Data

For registered church members, we collect and store:

• Full name and nickname
• Gender
• Phone numbers
• Profile photos
• Church affiliation and roles (e.g., elder, treasurer, secretary)
• Member status (active, transferred, excluded, deceased)
• Transfer history and exit information

1.3 Meeting and Voting Data

The App records:

• Meeting session dates and attendance
• Poll questions and voting choices
• Individual voting records linked to member IDs
• Propositions and remarks

1.4 Financial Data

For treasury operations, we collect:

• Donation amounts and donor information (member ID or name)
• Receipt numbers and transaction details
• Payment modes (cash, check, mobile, bank transfer)
• Account balances and transaction history
• Tithe, offering, and expense records

1.5 Usage and Analytics Data

We automatically collect:

• App usage statistics and feature interactions
• Device information (model, OS version, unique identifiers)
• Crash reports and error logs
• Push notification tokens

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining church administration services
• Managing church membership records and organizational hierarchy
• Facilitating meetings, polls, and voting
• Recording and tracking financial transactions
• Sending announcements and push notifications
• Improving App performance and user experience
• Analyzing usage patterns and fixing bugs
• Ensuring security and preventing unauthorized access

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Storage Location

All data is stored using Google Firebase services in the europe-west2 region (London, UK). Specifically:

• Cloud Firestore: Stores all member, meeting, voting, and financial data
• Firebase Storage: Stores profile photos and documents
• Local Device Storage: Caches user preferences and settings

3.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Data encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Data encrypted at rest in Firebase services
• Google Sign-In authentication
• Role-based access controls
• Regular security audits and updates

4. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with the following third-party services:

4.1 Google Firebase

• Firebase Authentication (user accounts)
• Cloud Firestore (database)
• Firebase Storage (file storage)
• Firebase Analytics (usage tracking)
• Firebase Crashlytics (error reporting)
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (push notifications)
• Firebase Remote Config (app configuration)

Learn more: Firebase Privacy Policy

4.2 Google Sign-In

User authentication is handled by Google Sign-In. See Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Device Permissions

The App requests the following permissions:

• Camera: To scan QR codes for member identification and data sharing
• Photos/Storage: To upload and display member profile photos
• Bluetooth: To connect to receipt printers for printing financial documents
• Internet: To sync data with cloud services and send notifications
• Notifications: To send announcements and updates

You can manage permissions in your device settings at any time.

6. Data Retention

Important: Church member records are retained indefinitely for audit, historical, and administrative purposes. This includes:

• Member personal information (even after status changes)
• Meeting attendance and voting records
• Financial transaction history
• Transfer and exit records

Member records are never deleted; they are only marked with status changes (transferred, excluded, deceased) to maintain historical integrity and compliance with church record-keeping requirements.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data stored in the App
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your user account (note: member records will be retained as explained above)
• Object to certain data processing activities
• Export your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact your church administrator or reach out to us via our contact page or email address below.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored in the EU (europe-west2 region). However, Google Firebase may process or transfer data to other regions as part of their service operations. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including Google's compliance with GDPR and other data protection frameworks.

10. 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please visit our contact page or reach out via email: