Privacy Policy for SJMBC Mobile App and Website

Last updated: 06/12/2025

St. John Missionary Baptist Church ("SJMBC," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you use our mobile app ("SJMBC") and website (https://sjmbc.goodbarber.app).

1. Data We Collect We may collect the following types of personal information:

Name, email address, phone number
Images and videos you submit
Content you submit via forms (prayer requests, testimonials, etc.)
Anonymous data such as device model, OS version, device language, and geolocation

2. How We Collect Data We collect data in the following ways:

When you fill out a form or register on our app or website
When you interact with content using cookies or similar technologies
Through third-party analytics tools including:
- Firebase (https://firebase.google.com)
- Flurry (https://www.flurry.com)
- Countly (https://count.ly)

3. How We Use Your Data We use the information we collect to:

Manage user accounts and respond to form submissions
Share church updates and event information
Display testimonials, photos, and videos with your permission
Improve app performance and user experience

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with partners only to provide services, such as:

App platform: Goodbarber
Analytics providers: Firebase, Flurry, Countly

4. Data Storage Your data is securely stored in servers located in Europe (France). We retain personal data for no longer than necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Marketing We may send periodic updates, newsletters, or announcements. You can opt out anytime by contacting us at info@sjmbc.org.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (under GDPR) You have the right to:

Access your data
Request corrections
Request erasure
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@sjmbc.org. We will respond within one month.

7. Children’s Privacy Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children without consent.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies to:

Recognize returning users
Analyze how the app is used
Store user preferences

Third-party services like Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel may set cookies. You can control cookies via your browser or device settings.

Opt-out links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
Google: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated
NAI: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

9. External Links Our app and website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Security We use encryption, firewalls, and access controls to protect your data. Access to personal data is restricted to staff and volunteers who need it to serve you.

11. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

12. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is used, contact us at:

Email: info@sjmbc.org Mail: St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 662 South 52nd Street, Richmond, CA 94804

13. Contacting Authorities (For European Residents) If you wish to report a complaint or feel that we have not addressed your concern adequately, you may contact your local data protection authority.

In France: Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) – https://www.cnil.fr

Cookie Policy Cookies help us understand user behavior and improve services. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect your experience.

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Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

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