Privacy Policy

LA UBF ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through our website (laubf.org) and mobile application (LA UBF App).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you voluntarily submit them (e.g., contact forms, event registration, newsletter sign-up).
Account Information: Username and password if you create an account within the app.
Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers for app functionality and analytics.
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and time spent in the app or on the website, collected via analytics tools.
Push Notification Tokens: If you opt in to push notifications, we collect your device token to send church announcements and event reminders.
Prayer Requests / Submissions: Any content you voluntarily submit through the app or website forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for ministry and operational purposes, including:

Sending church announcements, event invitations, and newsletters
Responding to inquiries and prayer requests
Providing access to sermons, Bible study materials, and other app content
Sending push notifications (only with your permission)
Improving the functionality and user experience of our website and app
Complying with applicable laws and regulations

3. How We Share Your Information

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

Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors (e.g., email platforms, cloud hosting, app analytics) who assist in operating our services and are contractually bound to protect your data.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
UBF Network: With the broader UBF organization (ubf.org) only when relevant to inter-chapter ministry activities and with your awareness.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Section 8).

5. Push Notifications

The LA UBF app may send push notifications for:

Sunday service reminders and schedule changes
Special events and retreats
Bible study announcements

You can opt out at any time through your device's notification settings or within the app under Settings > Notifications.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. The app may use mobile analytics tools (e.g., Firebase Analytics) to collect anonymized usage data.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access and receive a copy of your data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of non-essential communications at any time
Withdraw consent for data processing (where consent was the legal basis)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website and app may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., YouTube for sermon videos, PayPal for donations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or in-app notification.