Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when using The Faithful Tourist:

• Account information: email address, name, and password
• Profile information: bio, skills, photos, church details, accommodation descriptions
• Communications: messages sent through the Platform, reviews, and application details
• Usage data: pages visited, features used, device and browser information, and IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To match travelers with churches based on skills and availability
• To facilitate communication between matched parties
• To send service-related notifications (application updates, messages)
• To display public profiles and listings to other users
• To improve the Platform and develop new features
• To enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, which provides encrypted data storage, secure authentication, and row-level security policies. We use industry-standard practices to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. While no system is perfectly secure, we take reasonable measures to safeguard your data.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the Platform:

• Supabase: authentication, database, and file storage
• Stripe (planned): payment processing for subscription plans
• Mapbox (planned): map display for church locations

Each service has its own privacy policy governing their handling of your data. We only share the minimum data necessary for these services to function.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: update or correct inaccurate information in your profile
• Deletion: request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: request your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdrawal: withdraw consent for optional data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your authentication session. These are strictly necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be opted out of while using the service. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or necessary to resolve disputes. Anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.

8. PIPEDA Compliance

The Faithful Tourist operates in Canada and complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). We collect personal information only for identified purposes, with your knowledge and consent. You may challenge our compliance by contacting us or filing a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a notice on the Platform. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects when the policy was last revised.

Contact

For privacy inquiries, contact us at [email protected].

The Faithful Tourist is based in Kelowna, BC, Canada.