🔒 Data Deletion Request
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
At [Your Church App Name], we respect your privacy and your right to control your personal data. This page explains how you can request the deletion of your personal information from our systems.
In accordance with data protection regulations such as GDPR (Europe), CCPA (California), and Ugandan Data Protection Laws, you have the right to request the deletion of your personal data that we have collected and stored.
What Data Can Be Deleted
Upon your request, we can delete the following types of personal data:
- Your account information (name, email, phone number)
- User preferences (language, dark/light mode)
- Interaction logs (sermon views, devotion reads)
- Donation history (excluding financial records required for legal compliance)
- Any content you've submitted through the app
Note: Some information may be retained for legal, security, or technical reasons even after your deletion request. This includes:
- Financial records required for tax and auditing purposes
- Aggregated analytics data that doesn't identify you personally
- Information necessary to detect and prevent security incidents
How to Request Data Deletion
You can request deletion of your data through any of the following methods:
1. Through the App
Go to Settings > Privacy > Delete My Data
2. By Email
Send a request to [email protected] with the subject line "Data Deletion Request"
Please include your full name and the email address associated with your account.
3. By Mail
Send a written request to:
[Your Church Name]
Attn: Data Privacy Officer
[Your Church Address]
[City, State/Province, Postal Code]
[Country]
What to Expect After Your Request
- Confirmation: We'll acknowledge your request within 7 days.
- Verification: We may need to verify your identity to process your request.
- Processing: We'll process your request within 30 days (or 45 days if necessary, with notice).
- Notification: We'll notify you when your data has been deleted.
Additional Information
- Account Deletion: Deleting your data will also result in the deletion of your user account and you will no longer be able to access the app with your current credentials.
- Third Parties: We will also direct any third-party services we use to delete your data from their systems.
- Backups: Data in our backup systems may take up to 90 days to be completely removed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about data deletion or your privacy rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer: