Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY Last Updated: February 6, 2026 This Privacy Policy explains how Theophilus (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use the App. 1. How We Share Information We may share information: • With service providers that help us operate the App (e.g., hosting, analytics, infrastructure providers) • With legal authorities when required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights/safety • In connection with a business transaction (e.g., merger, acquisition), subject to appropriate safeguards We do not share personal information for third-party direct marketing without your consent. • The App may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. 2. Analytics, Advertising & Monetization We may use aggregated and/or de-identified data, including usage patterns, location trends, and general demographics, for analytics and monetization. We do not sell personal information. Where applicable, we also do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising in a way that would require an opt-out under certain state laws, unless we provide the required opt-out mechanism. • We may include affiliate links to products or services. If you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. • We may use third-party analytics and advertising providers to help measure usage, improve the App, and deliver relevant content or advertisements. These providers may collect information about your interactions with the App in accordance with their own privacy policies. 3. Location Data If enabled, location data may be used to: • Display nearby or relevant churches, announcements, and content • Improve discovery accuracy and feature relevance You can disable location access through your device settings, though some features may be limited. 4. Data Retention We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to: • Provide the App and related services • Comply with legal obligations • Resolve disputes, prevent fraud/abuse, and enforce these Terms and policies 5. Security We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. 6. Information We Collect a) Information You Provide • Email address and account credentials (as applicable) • Profile information you choose to provide • Content you post or upload (including attachments) b) Information Collected Automatically • Device and app usage information (e.g., app interactions, features used) • Approximate and/or precise location data (with permission) • Crash logs, diagnostics, and performance data 7. How We Use Information We use information to: • Operate, maintain, and provide the App • Provide location-based and community features • Personalize and improve user experience • Protect safety, prevent abuse, and enforce our policies • Perform analytics and measure app performance • Support monetization features such as sponsorships, affiliate links, or advertising (where applicable) 8. Children’s Privacy Theophilus is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it and terminate the account as appropriate. 9. Your Privacy Rights Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or information about our handling of your personal information. To make a request, email: 📧 support@theophilus.app Include: the email tied to your account and the request type (access / correction / deletion). 10. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make material changes, we may provide notice within the App or by other reasonable means. Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. 11. Contact Questions about privacy: 📧 support@theophilus.app