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Text Messaging Service Privacy Policy
We are committed to respecting the privacy and security of our members' personal information.
This Privacy Policy is designed to provide transparency regarding the collection, use, and sharing of
information within our texting membership.

Information We Collect:
We collect basic contact details and any preferences you choose to share to facilitate effective
communication within our texting membership.

How we use your Information:
The primary purpose of collecting member information is to enhance engagement, provide relevant
updates, and foster a sense of community within our organization.

Sharing Your Information:
We do not share or sell your information for marketing or any other purposes outside of our app; it
will be kept private.

Security:
We employ industry-standard security measures, including encryption, to protect member
information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Effective Date: Feb 19, 2025
Last Updated: Feb 19, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Union City Apostolic Church ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or use our website, www.ucapostolic.org (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Information We Collect:
We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

• Information You Provide Directly: This includes information you provide when you contact us through the Site, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to share. This may also include information you provide when you sign up for newsletters, events, or other church activities.
• Automatically Collected Information: When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
  • Log Information: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, referring website address, and pages viewed.
  • Device Information: This includes information about the device you use to access the Site, such as the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a longer period). You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.  

How We Use Your Information:
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve the Site: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the Site, and to personalize your experience.  
• To Communicate with You: We may use your information to respond to your inquiries, provide you with information about church events and activities, and send you newsletters or other marketing materials (if you have opted in to receive them). You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
• To Process Donations: If you make a donation through the Site, we will use your information to process your donation and provide you with a receipt.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• For Other Purposes: We may use your information for other purposes with your consent.

Sharing Your Information:
We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties:  

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and payment processing. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.  
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the rights of others.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with other third parties with your consent.

Your Rights (California Residents):
California residents have certain rights regarding their personal information, including:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of the information, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it. 
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information.  
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, as those terms are defined under California law. While we do not currently engage in activities that we believe constitute a "sale" under the CCPA/CPRA, we will comply with opt-out requests.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within 45 days.

Children's Privacy:
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.  

Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure.  

Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the Site with a revised "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Site following the posting of such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.  

Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:  
Union City Apostolic Church
33700 Alvarado Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
510-469-0867
INFO@UCAPOSTOLIC.ORG