Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you register and use Pulpit Swap, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Church name, website, and denomination
• Location (city, state, country)
• Profile photo
• Home accommodation details (bedrooms, bathrooms, amenities)
• Pet care information
• Availability dates
• Preaching video URLs
• Biographical information you choose to share
• Messages and communications with other users

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Display your profile to other registered users
• Facilitate connections and communications between users
• Send service-related emails (account verification, swap requests, messages)
• Improve and optimize our services
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

With Other Users

Your profile information (name, church, location, denomination, bio, availability, home details, and pet information) is visible to other registered users. Your email address and phone number are only shared when you explicitly choose to share contact information with another user.

With Third Parties

We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our platform (hosting, email services, analytics)
• Law enforcement or government agencies when required by law
• Other parties in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Deactivate your listing (hide from search)
• Opt out of non-essential emails

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Pulpit Swap is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Users

Pulpit Swap is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Pulpit Swap
Honolulu, Hawaii
Email: support@pulpitswap.com