Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 5th, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Discipleship ("we," "our," or "us"). Discipleship is an app created and maintained by Michael DiPaolo, operated under the non-profit organization "Path to Christ." We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application.

2. Definitions

In this Privacy Policy, "Discipleship" refers to our application running on the web, iOS, and Android operating systems and any related services. "You" and "your" refer to users of our app.

3. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information, including:

  • Personal Information: Email address, display name, profile photo, and optional information such as location, preferences, religious denomination, goals, and other personal insights you choose to provide.
  • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the app, such as quiz responses, assessment results, and progress tracking.
  • Device Information: Information about the device you use to access the app, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and mobile network information.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our app's functionalities and personalized features.
  • Facilitate your participation in assessments, quizzes, and other interactive features.
  • Send administrative information like updates, security alerts, and support messages.
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and provide user support.
  • Improve our app based on usage patterns, feedback, and user preferences.
  • Enable community features, such as connecting with other users (only with your consent).

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information:

  • With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as Firebase for authentication and data storage, and analytics providers for app usage data.
  • Legal Obligations: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our organization.

6. Your Choices and Control Over Your Information

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your account information at any time through the app's settings.
  • Opt-out of certain data collection practices by adjusting your device settings or contacting us directly.
  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

7. Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with your personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, if required, through additional notifications.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@pathtochrist.life.