Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to GatheredNetwork ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Location Data: We use your IP address to determine your approximate location (city/state) to show you nearby churches.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device information, and referring URLs.
• Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience. See our Cookie Policy section below.

2.2 Information You Provide

If you contact us or claim a church listing, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Church affiliation and role
• Any information you choose to provide in communications

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Show you churches near your location
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Analyze website usage and trends
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (analytics, hosting, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of certain data collection (like analytics)
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@gatherednetwork.com

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: privacy@gatherednetwork.com
Mail: GatheredNetwork Privacy Team
[Your Address - Add if applicable]

12. Additional Information for EU/UK Users

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, the following additional information applies:

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our website
• Consent: For optional cookies and marketing communications
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.