Privacy Policy for CEMGA Connect

Last Updated: August 2026

CEMGA Connect ("the App") is the official mobile application of Christ's Eagle of Mercy Global Assembly (CEMGA). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

When you use CEMGA Connect, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Profile information
• Department membership information

User-Submitted Content

• Prayer requests
• Testimonies
• Messages submitted through forms within the application

Technical Information

• Device information
• App usage information
• Notification preferences
• Login activity

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Authenticate users
• Provide access to church services and resources
• Send announcements and notifications
• Manage prayer requests
• Organize church departments and memberships
• Improve app functionality
• Provide technical support

3. Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Prayer requests and testimonies submitted through the application are intended for ministry purposes.

By submitting this information, you acknowledge that authorized church administrators and ministry personnel may access it to provide support and assistance.

4. Notifications

CEMGA Connect may send notifications related to:

• Church announcements
• Worship services
• Bible studies
• Prayer meetings
• Department activities
• Other church-related updates

You may disable notifications at any time through your device settings.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Your information may be shared only with authorized church administrators and ministry personnel when necessary to provide services through the application.

We may also disclose information when required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure.

7. Third-Party Services

CEMGA Connect may use third-party services, including:

• Firebase Authentication
• Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Cloud Firestore
• YouTube (for live services and video content)

These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

CEMGA Connect is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If we become aware that information from a child has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

9. Your Rights

You may:

• Update your profile information
• Request changes to your account information
• Request the deletion of your account
• Contact us regarding questions about your personal data

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted within the application and will become effective immediately after publication.

11. Contact Us