How We Use Your Personal Data
If you register with CowryChurch, we act as the data controller of the personal information you provide. This means we determine how your data is used. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your personal data in such cases.
If you use CowryChurch as a payer or donor, the recipient organization typically serves as the data controller and decides how your data is processed. In this situation, we only act as a data processor, accessing your personal data solely to provide services to the organization. Your data is then subject to the organization’s privacy policy or terms, which we strongly recommend reviewing before making a payment.
CowryChurch is designed to help users connect with and support organizations that align with their interests, allowing them to do so with friends and like-minded individuals. You have control over what information you provide—such as personal details, interests, and causes—and how that information is shared through the privacy settings in the application.
We prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy is intended to help you understand what information we collect, how we use and share it, and your rights regarding your data. We will never use or share your data in ways not outlined in this policy. Our guiding principle is that you should have control over your personal information and its distribution. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or suggestions for improvement, please contact us.
While using CowryChurch, you may provide us with both anonymous and personal information.
Anonymous Data:
We may collect non-personally identifiable data such as your IP address, the sections of the application you visit, timestamps, and interactions with links. This data is gathered using cookies and other tracking technologies.
Personal Data:
When you register with CowryChurch, you may provide details such as your username, password, full name, email address, and mailing address. You may also choose to add additional personal details to your profile.
We will never ask for or store sensitive information such as racial or ethnic background, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, biometric data, or information related to criminal records or sexual orientation. If we receive such data, we will delete it immediately.
User-Generated Content:
You may post content, including text, images, videos, or other materials to the application. You control the visibility of this content through privacy settings. If shared publicly, it may be viewed by other users.
We use your personal data in various ways depending on how you interact with us:
If you register for an account, we use your data to create and manage it, improve our services, and maintain the application.
If you contact us with questions or concerns, we use your personal data to respond and improve our customer support.
If you pay through CowryChurch, we process your transaction to ensure it reaches the intended organization. In such cases, your data is primarily controlled by the organization, so we
encourage you to review their privacy policies. We may also use anonymized data for analytics to enhance our services.
If you post content to public sections of the application, it may be visible to other users based on your privacy settings.
If you provide your email address, we may send you updates about CowryChurch. You can manage email preferences in your account settings. Some essential notifications, such as service-related announcements, cannot be opted out of unless you delete your account.
We do not sell your personal data to advertisers or third parties. However, we may share your
data under the following conditions:
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data.
You can view and update your personal information within your account settings.
You can delete your account at any time, removing your personal information from our platform.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails via the unsubscribe link in our emails. Your request will be processed within 10 business days.
CowryChurch is not intended for users under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that a person under 18 has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately.
The application may contain links to third-party websites, including nonprofit organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your data.
By using CowryChurch, you agree to our Terms of Use and this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy from time to time, with material changes taking effect 15 days after posting. Non-material changes take effect immediately upon publication. We will make efforts to notify users of updates.
We take reasonable precautions to protect your data. Your account information is stored on secured servers behind firewalls. While we implement security measures, no online platform can guarantee 100% protection. Users should safeguard their login credentials and be aware that removed content may persist in cached or archived copies.
All payment transactions are encrypted using SSL technology and processed through PCI- compliant third-party payment providers.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at support@virtrixnig.com.ng
