The Orthodox Parish Directory App, developed by Jojo Thomas in alignment with the church construct of The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, is committed to protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• What information we collect from you

• How we use and protect that information

• How you can manage your data and exercise your rights

We value your trust and take your privacy seriously, ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and securely.

Information We Collect

The app collects and displays information that is already available in printed parish directories:

• Member names

• Member contact information (optional) - including mobile number, email address

• Family relationships

• Ward assignments

• Parish Roll numbers

• Family Photos (optional)

• Profile photos (optional)

• Birthdays (month and day only)

Authentication Data

When you sign in using Google Sign-In, the app receives your Google account email address and display name to authenticate your identity. No password is stored by the app.

How We Use Information

We use this information to:

• Provide a secure digital parish directory accessible only to registered members

• Maintain accurate family and ward records

• Enable search and filtering features within the app

• Support community engagement within the parish

Data Storage & Security

• Your information is stored securely using trusted cloud services provided by Google.

• We use secure authentication methods, including Google Sign‑In, to protect access to your account.

• Access to data is restricted based on user roles, ensuring that each person can only view or manage the information relevant to them.

• Sensitive operations, such as account creation and registration approval, are protected with server‑side security checks.

• All data transmissions are encrypted, and only authorized users can access your information.

Sharing of Information

• We do not share your personal information with third parties.

• Access to data is limited to authorized parish members, based on their assigned role.

• Our trusted service provider, Google (Firebase), processes and stores data securely on behalf of the parish.

User Rights

• Members may request corrections or removal of their data by contacting the church administration directly.

• Alternatively, Send an email to the App administration team at aileronlogic@gmail.com

• For details on how to withdraw access or delete your account, please refer our Account Deletion Policy account_deletion.md

Compliance

This app complies with applicable data protection regulations in the regions where it is distributed.
We are committed to protecting member privacy and ensuring responsible use of personal information.

Contact

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact your respective church administration:

• Alternatively, you can contact us through email at aileronlogic@gmail.com

Email: aileronlogic@gmail.com [App Admin Team]

Effective Date: January 10, 2026
Last Updated: March 7, 2026
Developer: Jojo Thomas
Purpose: Parish Community Directory Management