Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 21, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Kindred Circle ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use our church community application (the "App").
1. Introduction
Welcome to Kindred Circle ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Services").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Contact us
- Participate in community features
- Make donations (payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe)
- Any feedback forms in the app are completely anonymous and not linked to your personal information.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:
- Contact information (such as name, email address, and phone number)
- Account credentials
- Church affiliation
- Usage data and analytics
- Device information
We do not collect or store your mailing address or physical address information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- Process donations and send related information
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Connect you with your church community
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Protect our Services and users from fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
- Fulfill any other purpose for which you provide the information
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With your church or congregation (if applicable and with your consent)
- With service providers who perform services on our behalf, including Stripe for payment processing
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect and defend our rights and property
- With your consent or at your direction
When you make a donation through our App, your payment information is securely processed by Stripe. We do not collect, process, or store any payment-related personal information on our servers. All payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe. For more information about how Stripe processes your data, please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices
You have certain choices regarding the information we collect and how it is used:
- Account Information: You can update your account information at any time by logging into your account
- Profile Sharing: You can control whether your email and phone number are shared with other church members
- Account Deletion: You can delete your account at any time from your profile settings. This will permanently remove your personal information and usage history from our systems. If you need assistance, please email support@kindred-circle.org.
- Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies
- Do Not Track: Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to have your online activities tracked
7. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete such information.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites or services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those third parties.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@kindred-circle.org
Address: Kindred Circle, 84 W BROADWAY, STE 200, DERRY, NH 03038, USA