Privacy Policy and Data Exclusion Statement

Last Updated: 2023/12/04

1. Introduction

Thank you for using Eclesiar. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you use our website. This may include:

Personal information: Name, email address, contact information.
Usage data: Information about how you interact with our platform.
Device information: Information about your device, such as hardware and software details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for various purposes, including:

Providing and improving our services.
Personalizing your experience.
Analyzing usage patterns.
Sending updates and notifications.

4. Facebook Integration

If you choose to log in or connect with Facebook, we may collect and use certain information in accordance with Facebook's policies and permissions. This may include your Facebook profile information, friends list, and other data as permitted by you and Facebook.

5. Data Exclusion

We respect your privacy choices. If you wish to exclude specific data from being collected, processed, or shared, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "Data Exclusion Request." We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

6. Third-Party Disclosures

We may share your information with third parties in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

7. Security

We implement security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review it periodically. Your continued use of our services after any changes will be considered acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

10. Email and SMS Communications

We may utilize email data for internal promotional campaigns. This includes sending promotional emails to users who have provided their email addresses for marketing purposes. We ensure that these communications comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding marketing communications.
Furthermore, we employ the Twilio API to send SMS messages containing six-digit codes to users only for verification and authentication purposes. These messages are sent to the phone numbers provided by users during account registration or as updated through their account settings. We utilize Twilio's services to facilitate this communication securely.
Please note that by providing your email address and/or phone number for account registration or communication purposes, you consent to receive such emails and SMS messages from us.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of your email or phone number for promotional or authentication purposes, please contact us at [email protected].

11. Email Marketing Service Provider

To facilitate our email marketing campaigns, we utilize the services of Brevo. Brevo assists us in managing and sending promotional emails to users who have opted in to receive such communications. When using Brevo's services, we may share certain information with them to enable the delivery of these emails effectively.

Brevo adheres to industry-standard practices and regulations regarding email marketing, including compliance with applicable laws such as the CAN-SPAM Act. They are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the information they process on our behalf.

By creating an account in eclesiar you consent to the use of Brevo's services for facilitating these communications. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of Brevo for email marketing purposes, please contact us at [email protected].