Disciples Network

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

Disciples Network values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and related services (“Service”).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, city, country, and basic profile details.
  • Profile & Ministry Information: Denomination, languages spoken, interests, and discipleship preferences you choose to share.
  • Usage Data: Log data, IP address, browser type, pages visited, and general usage patterns.
  • Communication Data: Messages you send through the platform, feedback, or contact form submissions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
  • Help match disciples with disciplers based on location, preferences, and profile details.
  • Communicate with you about your account, security, or important updates.
  • Respond to your questions, prayer requests, or support inquiries.
  • Analyze usage to improve the effectiveness of the ministry.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (if applicable)

Where required by law, we process your personal data based on:

  • Your consent.
  • The necessity to perform a contract (providing the Service).
  • Our legitimate interest in operating and improving the ministry and keeping the Service secure.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

  • With other users, to the extent you choose to display profile information for networking.
  • With trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., hosting, email delivery), under appropriate confidentiality agreements.
  • When required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain certain data by law.

8. Your Choices & Rights

Depending on your location and local laws, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@disciplesnetwork.net.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and analyze site usage. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the Service may not function properly.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Users

If you access the Service from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@disciplesnetwork.net.