Privacy Policy

STMTC Mobile Application
Last updated: 4th September 2024

St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church Marathahalli ("we," "our," or "us") built the STMTC App to help members of our congregation stay connected with church activities and each other. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information with the utmost care and respect.

1

Information We Collect

The STMTC App contains a church directory with basic member information, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Birthday and anniversary dates

This information is provided by church members and maintained by the church administration. The app itself does not collect any additional data such as location, contacts, or device identifiers.

2

How We Use Information

The information in the directory is used for:

Community Connection

Helping parishioners connect with each other

Communication

Sharing church announcements, schedules, and events

Leadership Contact

Providing contact details for prayer groups and leadership

Our Guarantee: We do not and will not sell, trade, or rent this information to third parties.
3

Access to Information

Members Only

The directory is accessible only to registered members of the church.

Secure Login

OTP (On registered email id) based login is required to access member information.

External Communication

The app does not allow in-app messaging, but users may contact each other outside the app using the shared details.

4

Data Security

We take appropriate steps to protect personal information, including:

Restricted access through member login
Secure hosting of data
Limited access for administrators

Important Note: However, please note that no system can be 100% secure.

5

User Rights

Church members can:

Request updates or corrections to their personal details
Request removal of their information from the directory by contacting the church office
6

Children's Privacy

The STMTC App is intended for use by all church members. Content is only uploaded and moderated by the Church Secretary and Vicar.

7

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the app and updated on this page.

8

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Marathahalli

stmtcmarathahalli@yahoo.com
+91 9483643728 | +91 8971805991

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