1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Personal Information:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Profile information (spiritual stage, preferences)
• Location data (for regional adaptation)
• Device and usage information

AI-Generated Data:

• Content classifications and spiritual insights
• Prayer matching algorithms results
• Cultural adaptation preferences
• Engagement patterns and spiritual growth metrics

Spiritual Content:

• Testimonies, prayer requests, and spiritual milestones
• Reactions and interactions (praying, believing, encouraging)
• Mentorship connections and discipleship progress

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Core Platform Functions:

• Provide personalized spiritual content and connections
• Enable prayer matching and discipleship opportunities
• Adapt content for cultural sensitivity and relevance
• Track spiritual growth and provide insights

AI Enhancement:

• Classify and categorize spiritual content
• Recommend relevant connections and resources
• Provide intelligent content curation
• Enable cultural adaptation for Global South markets

Legal Basis (GDPR/CCPA Compliance):

• Consent: For AI processing and cultural adaptation
• Legitimate Interest: For platform functionality and security
• Contractual Necessity: For core app features

3. INFORMATION SHARING

We DO NOT sell your personal data.

We MAY share information with:

• AI Service Providers: For content classification and matching
• Regional Partners: For local payment and cultural adaptation
• Legal Authorities: When required by law

Data Minimization:

• We only collect data necessary for platform functionality
• AI processing uses anonymized data where possible
• Cultural data collection is opt-in and transparent

4. GLOBAL SOUTH SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

Regional Data Processing:

• Data may be processed in your region (Nigeria, Kenya, etc.)
• Local data protection laws apply
• Cultural sensitivity is prioritized in data use

Payment Data:

• Local payment methods (M-Pesa, Flutterwave) have separate privacy policies
• We do not store full payment information
• Transaction records are encrypted and protected

5. YOUR RIGHTS

All Users:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of AI processing

EU/UK Users (GDPR):

• Right to portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing

California Users (CCPA):

• Right to know what data is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale (we don't sell data)

6. AI TRANSPARENCY & USAGE POLICY

Our AI Systems:

• Use your content to improve spiritual matching
• Classify content for better user experience
• Adapt culturally for different regions
• Learn from user interactions (anonymized)

For more details, please see our full AI Usage Policy.

7. DATA SECURITY

Protection Measures:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive content
• Secure Firebase infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Incident response procedures

Data Retention:

• Personal data: Retained while account is active
• Anonymous analytics: 2 years maximum
• Legal compliance: As required by law

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The platform is designed for users 13+ years old. Parental consent is required for users under 16 where applicable by law (e.g., GDPR). We provide enhanced protections for young users.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION

Data Protection Officer: privacy@spiritual-connect.com
General Privacy Questions: support@spiritual-connect.com
EU Representative: eu-privacy@spiritual-connect.com

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We will notify you of significant changes via in-app notification and/or email. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

This policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), and Kenyan Data Protection Act.