Privacy Policy

Introduction

Maxsys International Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") operates ChurchGate, a platform designed to connect Christians across all denominations and traditions. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website (churchgate.org) and platform (hub.churchgate.org), collectively referred to as "Services."

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account and complete your profile
• Join groups or connect with other users
• Post content, messages, or comments
• Contact us through forms or email
• Participate in surveys or feedback requests
• Register for events or programs

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device information (type, operating system, browser)
• IP address and general location information
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• Log files and technical information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

• Churches or organizations that refer you to our platform
• Social media platforms (if you choose to connect them)
• Public databases and directories
• Other users who mention or tag you

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our Services
• Create and manage your account
• Connect you with other believers, churches, and opportunities
• Send you important updates and notifications
• Respond to your questions and provide customer support
• Improve our Services and develop new features
• Ensure security and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)

How We Share Your Information

With Other Users

ChurchGate is a social platform designed to connect believers. Information you choose to share in your profile, posts, and interactions may be visible to other users according to your privacy settings.

With Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Services, such as hosting providers, email services, and analytics tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

What We Don't Do

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your information for marketing purposes without consent
• Use your information for purposes unrelated to our Services
• Share sensitive religious information inappropriately

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Account Settings

You can control your privacy through your account settings:

• Choose what information to display publicly
• Control who can contact you
• Manage notification preferences
• Set visibility for your posts and activities
• Block or report other users

Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Port: Receive your data in a portable format
• Restrict: Limit how we process your information
• Object: Opt out of certain processing activities

Communication Preferences

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking "unsubscribe" in any email
• Updating your notification preferences in your account
• Contacting us directly

Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures
• Regular backups and disaster recovery plans

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our Services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain security and prevent fraud

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal reasons.

International Data Transfers

ChurchGate serves a global community. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

Children's Privacy

ChurchGate is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

For users between 13 and 18, we recommend parental guidance and supervision when using our Services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate your account
• Analyze how our Services are used
• Provide personalized content and features
• Improve our Services

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a notice on our platform

Your continued use of our Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.