This Privacy Policy explains how Living Waters Church ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and app at lewendew.co.za. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly.

Information we collect

You can browse most of our website and app without giving us any personal information. We only collect personal information when you choose to create an account or check in to a gathering. This includes:

• Name — provided when you create an account.
• Email address — used to create your account, verify it, and log you in.
• Phone number — provided when you create an account.
• Password — stored securely in encrypted form. We never see or store your password in plain text.
• Attendance records — when you check in to a gathering by scanning its code, we record which gathering you attended, along with the date and time.
• Notification subscription — if you choose to turn on notifications, a device identifier is stored so we can send you reminders and updates. You can turn notifications off at any time.

Any Bible highlights or notes you make in the app are stored only on your own device and are not sent to or collected by us.

How we use your information

We use your information only to operate the app and serve our congregation. Specifically, to:

• Create and manage your account and keep you logged in.
• Record and report attendance at church gatherings.
• Send you service reminders, event notices, and church updates (only if you have enabled notifications).
• Contact you about your account if needed.

How your information is stored

Your information is stored securely using trusted service providers that operate our app on our behalf:

• Supabase — securely stores account details and attendance records.
• OneSignal — manages notification delivery if you have opted in.

These providers process your information solely to provide their service to us and are bound by their own privacy and security obligations.

Sharing your information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not share your information with any third parties for marketing purposes. Your information is used only by us and the service providers listed above that are required to operate the app.

Your rights and choices

You are in control of your information. You may:

• View and update your name and phone number at any time in the app under "My Account".
• Turn notifications on or off at any time.
• Request that we delete your account and all associated personal information.

To request deletion of your account or ask any question about your data, email us at privacy@lewendew.co.za and we will assist you.

Children's privacy

Our app is intended for members of our church community. If a minor uses the app, we ask that a parent or guardian is aware of and consents to their use. If you believe a child has provided us information without consent, please contact us and we will remove it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@lewendew.co.za
• Living Waters Church, 2 Manna, Amandasig, Akasia, 0118, South Africa