Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 7, 2025

Introduction

SeekTheChurch (“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 visit our website and use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Email address (for authentication and communication)
  • Information you provide in forms (church submissions, contact forms)
  • Location data (only when you explicitly grant permission)

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

  • IP address and general location
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our church finding service
  • Process church submissions and requests
  • Authenticate users for hearts and interactions
  • Send important service notifications
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal requirements
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • With service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality)

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure cloud infrastructure (Cloudflare)
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

  • IP address and general location
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Authentication and session management
  • Site preferences and functionality
  • Analytics to improve our service

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly if disabled.

Third-Party Services

Our site uses the following third-party services:

Cloudflare:For security and performance
OpenStreetMap:For mapping services
Stripe:For donation processing

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt out of non-essential communications
  • Data portability (where applicable)

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our submission form or at the address below:

SeekTheChurch
[Address to be determined]
Email: [Contact email to be set up]

Legal Basis (For EU Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

  • Consent for voluntary submissions and communications
  • Legitimate interests in providing and improving our services
  • Legal compliance where required by law

Disclaimer

The information on this website is provided on an “as is” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all representations, warranties, conditions, and other terms that might otherwise have effect.