Privacy & Data Protection

Privacy Policy

This page explains how SWAPP collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit our website, create an account, or use our church app and related services.

How We Handle Your Information

SWAPP is designed to help churches communicate, organize, and serve effectively. To do that, we may process personal information from visitors, church leaders, staff, volunteers, and end users. We are committed to transparency, data minimization, and reasonable safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we handle.

Transparency

We explain what information we collect, why we collect it, and how it may be used.

Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect your data.

Control

Where applicable, you may request access, updates, or deletion of personal information.

Purpose Limitation

We use information only for legitimate operational, support, and service-delivery purposes.

Compliance

We aim to support applicable privacy obligations, including contractual and regulatory requirements.

Information We Collect

We may collect information in several ways depending on how you interact with SWAPP. This can include information you provide directly, information generated by your use of the platform, and limited technical information collected automatically when you browse our website or use our services.

Information You Provide

When you request a demo, contact our team, create an account, or use our products, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, church or organization details, login credentials, payment-related information, and any content submitted through forms, messaging, event tools, prayer features, or support channels.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site or access the platform, we may automatically collect device and usage data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referral data, pages viewed, timestamps, and interactions with features. This information helps us maintain performance, improve user experience, diagnose issues, and protect against misuse.

Account & Profile Data

Includes login credentials, profile settings, role permissions, and organization details used to operate your account.

Communications Data

Includes messages, support requests, contact submissions, notifications, and other communications you send to us.

Usage Analytics

Includes operational metrics and behavioral data that help us understand feature usage and improve reliability.

Payment & Billing Data

Where applicable, billing-related details may be processed by trusted third-party payment providers and service partners.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to provide, maintain, secure, and improve our products and services. We may also use information to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, fulfill requests, and meet legal or contractual obligations.

Service Delivery

To operate accounts, manage access, deliver features, and support day-to-day platform functionality.

Customer Support

To investigate issues, answer questions, resolve technical problems, and provide onboarding assistance.

Product Improvement

To analyze performance, enhance features, test updates, and improve reliability and usability.

Communication

To send service notices, account alerts, administrative updates, and messages related to your relationship with SWAPP.

Security & Fraud Prevention

To detect suspicious activity, prevent abuse, and protect the integrity of our systems and users.

Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, we may share data with trusted service providers, subcontractors, and business partners when necessary to support our operations and provide services on our behalf.

Vendors and Service Providers

We may share information with hosting, analytics, payment, communication, and support providers that process data under appropriate contractual obligations.

Legal and Compliance

We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, court order, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights and safety.

Business Transfers

If SWAPP is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or asset transfer, information may be transferred as part of that transaction subject to applicable law.

Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking

Like most websites, we may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to remember preferences, enable key functionality, measure traffic, and understand how visitors engage with our pages. These tools help us provide a smoother and more secure experience.

You may be able to adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site performance or limit some features of the website or application.

Essential Cookies

Used for core functionality such as session management, navigation, and security-related features.

Performance Cookies

Help us understand page usage, load times, and feature interactions so we can improve the platform.

Preference Cookies

Store settings and choices to make your experience more personalized and efficient.

Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Access Controls

We limit access to personal information to individuals and systems that need it for legitimate business purposes.

Retention

We retain information only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law.

Operational Monitoring

We monitor systems for reliability, malicious activity, and errors that could affect service integrity or user safety.

Incident Response

In the event of a security issue, we may investigate, remediate, and notify affected parties when required by law or contract.

Backup Systems

We may use backups and disaster recovery tools to help preserve data and support business continuity.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and the nature of the relationship between you and SWAPP, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of certain personal information. You may also have the right to object to certain processing or request a copy of your information, subject to applicable exceptions.

Access

Request details about the personal information we hold about you, where permitted by law.

Correction

Ask us to update inaccurate or incomplete information associated with your account or inquiry.

Deletion

Request deletion of certain information, subject to retention obligations and service requirements.

Opt-Out Options

Where applicable, you may opt out of certain communications or non-essential tracking technologies.

Children’s Privacy

SWAPP is intended for use by churches, organizations, adults, staff, and authorized users. Our services are not directed to children under the age required by applicable law without appropriate parental or organizational consent. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child in a manner not permitted by law, we will take appropriate steps to remove that information.

If you believe a child may have provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and address the issue promptly.

International and Third-Party Processing

Depending on the services used, information may be processed or stored by vendors and infrastructure providers in locations outside your state, province, or country. Where required, we take steps intended to ensure appropriate contractual and organizational protections are in place for such transfers.

Service Ecosystem

Our platform may interoperate with third-party tools, integrations, and service providers. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we encourage you to review those policies before using such services.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we do, we will revise the effective date or otherwise provide notice as appropriate. We encourage you to review this page periodically so you remain informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this policy, our privacy practices, or a request related to your personal information, please reach out to our team. We will make reasonable efforts to respond promptly and to the extent required by applicable law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What information does SWAPP collect?

We may collect information you provide directly, information generated by your use of the platform, and limited technical data such as device and usage information.

Does SWAPP sell personal information?

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. We may share information with service providers and partners that help us operate the business and deliver services.

How long do you keep my data?

We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or operational need.

Can I request deletion of my information?

In many cases, yes. You may contact us to request deletion or correction of certain personal information, subject to legal and contractual limitations.

How do I contact SWAPP about privacy?

Please use our contact page or call the number listed on this site, and our team will help direct your inquiry to the appropriate person.