Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 24, 2026

At DisciplePair, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
  • Profile Information: Bio, spiritual gifts, discipleship goals, life stage, and other optional profile details
  • Content: Messages, journal entries, prayer requests, and check-in data you create
  • Church Information: Church name, address, and member data (for church accounts)
  • Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through our payment provider

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: How you interact with the Service, including pages visited and features used
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Facilitate discipleship pairings and track progress
  • Send you notifications about your account and discipleship activities
  • Process payments and send billing-related communications
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
  • Send promotional communications (with your consent)
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Discipleship Partner: Information you choose to share within your discipleship pair (messages, shared journal entries, check-in data)
  • With Your Church: If you're part of a church account, church administrators may see your participation status and progress metrics
  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our Service (hosting, email, payment processing)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring
  • Access controls limiting employee access to user data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Portability: Request export of your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze how the Service is used

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at our contact page or email us at privacy@disciplepair.com.