Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide and operate Parish Compass.

a. Registration Information (Required)

To create an account, users are required to provide:

• Full name
• Email address (required)
• Mobile phone number (required)
• Parish or church affiliation (if applicable)

Additional optional information may include:

• School affiliation or related details

By completing registration, you:

• Confirm that the information provided is accurate
• Consent to receive SMS messages for account verification and registration-related communications

We cannot create or maintain an account without this required information.

b. Communication Information

If you choose to receive communications from us, we may use:

• Your email address for notifications and updates
• Your phone number for SMS messages

c. Usage Information

We may collect limited technical data such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited

This helps us improve the platform and user experience.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Verify user identity during registration
• Provide Parish Compass services
• Connect users with parishes and schools
• Communicate important updates
• Improve functionality and user experience

3. Text Message (SMS) Consent

By registering for Parish Compass and providing your mobile phone number, you expressly consent to receive SMS messages from us.

These messages may include:

• Registration and account verification (e.g., one-time passcodes)
• Account-related notifications
• Service-related updates

We do not send marketing or promotional messages without your explicit consent.

4. Sharing of Information

We take privacy seriously.

• Information about registered users is only accessible within the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America and authorized personnel supporting Parish Compass.
• We may share limited data with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting or messaging platforms) strictly as necessary to operate the service.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:

• Secure servers
• Access controls
• Encrypted data transmission where applicable

While we strive to protect your information, no system can guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Maintain system integrity

Users may request deletion of their data at any time (see Section 7).

7. Your Rights

You may:

• Request access to your data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Withdraw consent for communications where applicable

To make a request, contact us at: support@parishcompass.org

8. Cookies and Tracking

We may use basic cookies or similar technologies to:

• Maintain sessions
• Improve website functionality

We do not use invasive tracking or sell behavioral data.

9. Third-Party Links

Parish Compass may contain links to external websites (e.g., parish or school websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

• Email: support@parishcompass.org
• Phone: (888) 404-7701