Privacy Policy

Live Church Network ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform and services.

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name, email address, phone number (if provided)
• Profile information (denomination, location, interests)
• Profile photo (optional)
• Password (encrypted)

When you use the Platform, we collect:

• Browsing activity (pages viewed, churches searched, events attended)
• Interactions (likes, follows, comments, prayers responded to)
• Device information (device type, browser, OS)
• IP address and general location (city/state, not precise GPS)

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Platform
• Create and authenticate your account
• Personalize your experience and recommend content
• Send transactional emails (password resets, account changes)
• Improve Platform features and user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We do NOT: Share your data with advertisers or marketing brokers. We do not sell or lease your personal information for marketing purposes.

We use your browsing and interaction history to show relevant churches, events, and people. This algorithmic personalization is based on:

• Churches you've searched or visited
• Events you've viewed or attended
• People you follow
• Your location and denomination (if provided)
• Content you interact with

You can opt out of personalized recommendations in your account settings.

We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) to protect your data in transit. Your password is encrypted and never stored in plain text. However, no security measure is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Hosting, email, analytics providers (under confidentiality agreements)
• Law Enforcement: When legally required or to protect safety
• Other Users: Your profile is visible to other Platform users (you control what's public)

We do not sell or share your data with advertisers, marketing brokers, or data brokers for commercial purposes.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze how you use the Platform
• Prevent fraud

You can control cookies in your browser settings, but disabling them may affect Platform functionality.

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correct: Update inaccurate information
• Delete: Request account deletion (we'll remove personal data except where required by law)
• Control: Choose what information is public in your profile
• Opt-Out: Decline personalized recommendations

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@livechurchnetwork.com.

We retain your information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we remove personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., tax records).

We may update this Privacy Policy. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or Platform notification.

For privacy concerns or data requests:

Live Church Network Privacy Team
privacy@livechurchnetwork.com