PRIVACY POLICY

Aposento Alto – Centro Apostólico Aposento Alto
Last Updated: 02/28/2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Centro Apostólico Aposento Alto ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects personal data when you access:

Our mobile application Aposento Alto
Our website: https://aposentoalto1.mnmapps.com

We are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with:

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU)
Applicable United States privacy laws

SECTION I – GDPR (For Users Located in the European Union)

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

Personal Identification Information

Full name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
City and country

Account Information (if registration is enabled)

Login credentials
Profile information

Content Submitted by Users

Messages sent via contact forms
Prayer requests
Uploaded images (if feature is enabled)

Technical and Device Data (Automatic Collection)

IP address
Device model (anonymous)
Operating system version
Device language
App usage data
Geolocation (only if user grants permission)
Country and city (deduced from IP or geolocation)

We do NOT collect:

Payment information
Financial data
Sensitive personal data (unless voluntarily provided by the user)

3. How We Collect Data

We collect data when:

You register an account
You submit a contact or registration form
You send a message or prayer request
You browse our website
You use our app

Third-Party Services We May Use

Depending on app configuration, we may use:

Firebase (analytics, crash reporting)
Apple Developer Services
Google Play Services

These providers process limited technical data necessary for app functionality.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Manage user accounts
Respond to contact or prayer requests
Improve app performance
Ensure security
Prevent fraudulent or abusive activity

We do NOT:

Sell personal data
Share personal data for advertising
Use personal data for commercial marketing

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

User consent
Legitimate interest (service improvement and security)
Contractual necessity (account management)
Legal obligation (if required by law)

6. Data Storage and Retention

Data is securely stored using industry-standard security practices.

Data may be stored on secure servers located in:

United States
European Union (depending on hosting provider)

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

Provide services
Fulfill legal obligations
Maintain church records (if applicable)

Users may request deletion at any time.

7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

📧 tarinruth74@gmail.com

We will respond within one month.

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may contact your local data protection authority in the EU.

SECTION II – United States Privacy Policy

8. Information We Receive

You may access most of our content without creating an account.

When voluntarily provided, we may collect:

Name
Email
Phone number
Messages

When you visit our website or app, we may automatically receive:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Usage statistics

9. How Information Is Used

We use collected information to:

Communicate with you
Respond to inquiries
Improve system performance
Maintain security

We do not use personal information for commercial resale.

10. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or trade personal information.

We may share limited information with:

Hosting providers
Analytics providers
Legal authorities (if required by law)

Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are intended for general audiences.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent (COPPA compliance).

If we discover such data was collected unintentionally, we will delete it.

12. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures including:

SSL encryption
Secure servers
Access control
Firewall protection

However, no online system can guarantee 100% security.

SECTION III – Cookies & Tracking Technologies

13. Cookies Policy

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Maintain session functionality

Types of cookies used:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required for basic website functionality.

Performance Cookies

Used for analytics and system improvement.

Functional Cookies

Remember language or user preferences.

We do NOT use:

Advertising cookies
Retargeting pixels
Behavioral marketing trackers

14. Managing Cookies

Users can:

Disable cookies in browser settings
Delete stored cookies at any time

Note: Some website features may not function properly without cookies.

For browser-specific instructions, refer to your browser’s support documentation.

15. External Links

Our app and website may contain links to:

Social media platforms
Streaming services
External church partners

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Last updated: 02/28/2026

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:

Centro Apostólico Aposento Alto
California, USA

📧 tarinruth74@gmail.com