Privacy Policy for I Need Prayer
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use the I Need Prayer website, mobile application, and related services (the “Services”).
Security-first
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information.
You control
Update your profile, privacy settings, and preferences anytime.
Delete options
Request deletion of your account and personal data where available.
1) Information We Collect
- Account information: name, username, email, password (hashed), profile photo, and optional bio/details.
- Content you provide: prayers, comments, likes, praise reactions, messages, posts, and group/community activity.
- Church & group interactions: churches you follow, groups you join/create, and live stream participation.
- Device & usage data: IP address, device identifiers, browser/app version, pages/screens viewed, and diagnostics.
- Location (optional): approximate location (and only with permission) to help show churches near you or relevant local experiences.
2) How We Use Information
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Services.
- Create and manage accounts, profiles, and community experiences.
- Enable features like prayer posting, messaging, commenting, groups, and live streaming.
- Personalize content such as group/church discovery and recommendations.
- Protect the community by detecting fraud, abuse, spam, and policy violations.
- Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support responses.
3) How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited situations:
- With service providers: hosting, analytics, customer support, security, and infrastructure partners.
- With communities you engage in: public profile details and content you choose to post may be visible to others depending on your settings.
- For safety/legal reasons: to comply with law, enforce our terms, or protect users and the public.
- Business transfers: if we restructure, merge, or are acquired (with appropriate protections).
4) Cookies & Analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure performance, and improve the Services. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
5) Safety, Moderation & Community Protection
We use moderation tools to reduce harmful content and protect the community. This can include user reporting, blocking, content review, and technical measures to detect abuse or spam.
6) Data Retention
We keep information as long as needed to provide the Services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account where available. Some information may remain for safety, legal, or audit purposes.
7) International Users
If you access the Services outside the United States, your information may be processed in countries where we or our providers operate. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards where required.
8) Children’s Privacy
The Services are not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us.
9) Your Rights & Choices
- Access, update, or correct your account/profile information.
- Adjust privacy settings where available.
- Request deletion of your account and personal data (subject to legal limitations).
- Opt out of certain communications (e.g., marketing emails).
QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS
Contact Us About Privacy
For privacy questions, data access requests, or deletion requests, contact our team:
PRIVACY
privacy@ineedprayer.world
SUPPORT
support@ineedprayer.world
