Effective Date: November 24, 2025
Publisher: Bethany Christian Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”)
Licensed Technology Provider: Amazing Life Foundation (“Amazing Life”)

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Bethany Christian Church collects, uses, and protects personal information submitted through the Bethany Christian Church Parent+ App (“the App”), which operates using technology licensed from Amazing Life Foundation, a nonprofit located in Collin County, Texas.

By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, and optional phone number when creating an account or contacting us
  • Submissions through in-app forms such as volunteer sign-ups, messages, prayer requests, event interest forms, or other ministry-related submissions

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information (device type, operating system, App version)
  • Usage data (pages viewed, session duration, crash logs)
  • Approximate location data (city or region only—no precise GPS tracking)

c. Information from Amazing Life Foundation

Amazing Life may provide your church with aggregated, non-identifying analytics to improve App performance and user experience. Amazing Life does not sell or use personal data for advertising.

3. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and personalize App features
  • Respond to submissions and send updates or notifications you request
  • Improve technical performance, user experience, and App security
  • Support ministry operations and communications
  • Comply with legal requirements

We never sell or rent personal information.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent
  • Our legitimate interests in ministry, communication, and community engagement
  • Legal obligations

5. Children’s Privacy

The App is designed for family use and intended to be used under parental guidance.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us at info@bethanycc.net so we can delete it.

6. Data Storage and Security

Personal data is stored on secure servers operated by Amazing Life or its authorized service providers. We use reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Sharing

We may share limited information only with:

  • Amazing Life Foundation (for hosting, support, analytics)
  • Trusted service providers operating under confidentiality agreements
  • Government or legal authorities when required by law

We do not use or permit third-party data tracking for advertising purposes.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for ministry operations, communication, or legal purposes.

To request deletion of your information, email: info@bethanycc.net

9. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your data (with applicable legal exceptions)

To make a request, contact info@bethanycc.net. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

10. International Data Transfers

All data is stored and processed in the United States. If you access the App outside the U.S., you consent to this transfer.

11. Links to Other Sites

The App may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates take effect when posted in the App or on our website.

13. Contact Us

Bethany Christian Church
Email: info@bethanycc.net
Address: 1139 IN-57, Washington, IN 47501

For technical hosting or privacy issues related to the App platform:
Amazing Life Foundation
Email: privacy@amazinglife.org

14. State Privacy Rights Notice (California & Virginia)

Residents of California and Virginia have rights under CCPA/CPRA and VCDPA, including:

a. Right to Know and Access

You may request to know what categories of personal information we collect and how it is used.

b. Right to Correction

You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.

c. Right to Deletion

You may request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and operational exceptions.

d. Right to Opt Out of Data Sharing

We do not sell or share personal information for monetary value or targeted advertising.

e. Right to Non-Discrimination

You will not be treated differently for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a verified request, email info@bethanycc.net with the subject line “Privacy Rights Request.”
We may require verification information matching our existing records.
Authorized agents may submit requests with written permission.

Last Updated: November 24, 2025