Introduction
Welcome to Kyrios Forge. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our app or website and tell you about your privacy rights.
Kyrios Forge is a Christian social feed platform that connects believers through testimonies, scripture, devotionals, prayer requests, and community groups. We understand the sensitive nature of faith-based content and take extra care to protect your privacy.
Important: By using Kyrios Forge, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
When you create an account or use our Service, we collect:
1.2 Content and Activity Data
We collect content you create and your interactions:
- Posts, testimonies, and comments you create
- Prayer requests and responses
- Photos, videos, and media you upload
- Reactions (praying, amen, heart, etc.)
- Messages and communications
- Groups you join or create
- Spiritual goals and progress tracking
- Follow and connection data
1.3 Technical and Device Information
Device Information:
- • Device type and model
- • Operating system
- • Device identifiers
- • Mobile carrier
Usage Information:
- • IP address
- • Browser type
- • Pages visited
- • Time and date of access
1.4 Location Information
We collect location data to help you find local churches, groups, and events:
You have control: You can enable or disable location services at any time through your device settings. Some features may be limited without location access.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
Provide and Improve Our Service
Create and maintain your account, deliver content, enable features, and improve user experience
Personalize Your Experience
Recommend relevant content, groups, and connections based on your interests and activity
Communication
Send notifications, updates, prayer reminders, and respond to your requests
Community Safety
Monitor content for violations, prevent abuse, and maintain a respectful environment
Analytics and Research
Understand how users interact with our Service to improve features and fix issues
Legal Compliance
Comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms, and protect our rights
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
Encryption
Data in transit is encrypted using SSL/TLS
Secure Storage
Data at rest is encrypted on secure servers
Access Controls
Strict access controls and authentication
Monitoring
24/7 monitoring for security threats
Important: While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to protect your data.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:
Active Accounts
We retain your data while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter.
Deleted Accounts
When you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law or legitimate business purposes.
Legal Requirements
Some data may be retained longer if required for legal, tax, or regulatory compliance.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access Your Data
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correct Your Data
Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Delete Your Data
Request deletion of your personal information (right to be forgotten)
Export Your Data
Download your data in a portable format (data portability)
Restrict Processing
Limit how we use your personal information
Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
How to exercise your rights: You can manage most of these settings directly in your account or contact us at keeperofthevineministries@gmail.com for assistance.
8. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate Kyrios Forge:
Note: These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We carefully vet our partners to ensure they meet our privacy and security standards.
9. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Kyrios Forge is designed for users aged 13 and older. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Age Requirement
Users must be at least 13 years old. Users between 13-18 require parental consent.
No Knowingly Collecting Children's Data
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such data, we will delete it immediately.
Parental Rights
Parents can review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information by contacting us.
10. International Data Transfers
Kyrios Forge operates globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own.
Data Protection: We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally, including:
- • Standard contractual clauses
- • Adequacy decisions
- • Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
- • Encryption in transit and at rest
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.
We will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification
The "Last Updated" date will reflect when changes were made
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Privacy Team - Kyrios Forge
We will respond to your privacy inquiries within 5-7 business days.