Epaphras Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Everyone who signs up for our platform account, and to create an account, you need to provide us certain information. Likewise, to make or receive donations, we need to collect your payment information. Basically, certain information is necessary if you want to use many of our products and services.

Ministry & Supporter Accounts

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and a password. You may also provide us additional profile details like your address and phone number.

Admin Accounts

For churches and organizations fundraising through Epaphras, additional information is needed to meet regulatory standards like EIN, Banking information, and determination letter.

Payment Information

If you make a donation on Epaphras, your payment data is securely handled through our third-party payment processor.

Automatically Collected Data

We collect certain technical information automatically when you use the platform, including your IP address, browser and device type, time zone, and general usage patterns. For some of our international users, we encourage the use of VPN's to mask this data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to operate and improve the Epaphras platform. This includes creating and managing your account, processing donations, sending your newsletters and prayer requests, delivering emails and physical mail, managing your contacts, and displaying your feed. Additionally, we use this data to improve your experience on our website and mobile apps, monitor performance, diagnose technical issues, and fulfill legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it with service providers as necessary to deliver the core features of our platform, such as sendings emails, processing donations, and mailing services. We may also disclose information when required by law or legal process, or if it is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Epaphras, our users, or others. Any sharing of information Epaphrasr agreements that require those third parties to keep your data secure and confidential. We will only share your data with your consent or at your direction.

4. Data Security

We are committed to safeguarding your data. To protect your personal information, we implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption of sensitive data, access controls, and routine security audits. Although we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Nonetheless, we work diligently to maintain a high standard of data protection.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information. If you reside in the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides you the right to access, rectify, or delete your data, to restrict or object to our processing, to request data portability, and to withdraw your consent at any time.

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the right to know what personal information we collect, request the deletion of your personal data, and opt out of the sale of your data (though we do not sell any personal information).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

6. Session Recording and Analytics

We use session recording and analytics tools to gain insights into how users interact with our platform and to improve the overall experience. These tools may record your interactions with our user interface, such as clicks, scrolling behavior, and navigation patterns. Sensitive input fields, such as passwords and payment information, are excluded from these recordings to protect your privacy. By using Epaphras, you consent to the collection and use of this type oEpaphrashe purposes outlined above.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and analyze how you use our platform. These small text files are stored on your device and help us personalize your experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit certain features of the platform.

8. Children's Privacy

Epaphras is not intended for use by children under the age of Epaphrast knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

9. International Users

If you are accessing Epaphras from outside the United States, please be aware that Epaphrasl information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We are excited to continually improve our safety standards update or privacy policy accordingly. We will update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this policy. For significant changes, we will notify you via email or through an in-app notification. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us: