Ekklesia-Legal

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 14, 2026

Ekklesia (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the Ekklesia mobile application (the “App”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

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

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1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name or username
• Email address
• Profile information
• Church affiliation (if provided)
• Posts, comments, and other content you upload
• Subscription or payment details (processed via Apple)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect:

• Device type
• Operating system
• App usage data
• IP address
• Crash and diagnostics data

C. Location Data

If you enable location services, we may collect approximate location information to display nearby churches and events.

You may disable location permissions at any time through your device settings.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Display nearby churches and community events
• Enable posting and community interaction
• Improve and maintain the App
• Prevent abuse and maintain safety
• Comply with legal obligations

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3. Age Requirement

Ekklesia is rated for users ages 9 and older.

Users under the age of 13 should use the App only with parental or guardian supervision.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.

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4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services, including:

• Firebase (Google LLC) for authentication, database, and analytics
• Apple for subscription and payment processing

These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies:

Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Apple: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

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5. User Content

Content you post (including comments, discussions, and event participation) may be visible to other users.

You are responsible for the information you choose to share publicly.

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide App services
• Maintain account functionality
• Comply with legal requirements

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7. Account Deletion

Users may request deletion of their account by contacting:

Support@EkklesiaApp.com

Upon request, we will delete personal data from active systems, though some information may remain in backup systems for a limited period.

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8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect user data.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

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9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Any changes will be posted within the App and/or on our website.

Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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10. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Support@EkklesiaApp.com