Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

The COP Albany District Membership Service Check-In application collects and processes the following types of personal information:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To facilitate service attendance check-in and tracking
• To manage member profiles and directory information
• To enable communication between church leadership and members
• To generate attendance reports and analytics
• To organize and coordinate ministry activities
• To maintain accurate church membership records
• To provide follow-up care and pastoral support

3. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures. We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized church administrators and staff who need the information to perform their duties.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With authorized church administrators and ministry leaders within the Albany District
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of the church and its members
• With your explicit consent

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to your personal information
• Correction: You can update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: You can request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Objection: You can object to processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured format

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our application uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and maintain your session. For more details, please see our Cookies Policy.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for use by church members of all ages. When collecting information about minors, we require parental or guardian consent. We take special care to protect the privacy of children and comply with applicable child protection laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Attendance records and historical data may be retained for record-keeping and statistical purposes.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact: