Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information We Do NOT Collect

Church Software Directory does not collect or store:

• Email addresses or contact information
• User accounts or login credentials
• Personal identification data
• Payment information
• Form submissions or user-generated content

Note: If you contact us via email, your email address is handled by your email provider, not stored on our servers.

1.2 Information Collected by Third Parties

While we don't collect data ourselves, third-party services we use may automatically collect information when you visit our Site:

• Google Analytics: Collects usage data, pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Google AdSense: Collects device information, browser type, IP address for ad serving
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (collected by third parties)
• Cookies: Set by Google Analytics and AdSense (as described below)

This data is collected and stored by these third-party services, not by Church Software Directory.

2. How Third-Party Data Is Used

Since we don't collect data directly, this section explains how third-party services use the data they collect:

• Google Analytics: Analyzes site traffic and user behavior to help us understand how visitors use our Site
• Google AdSense: Serves personalized advertisements based on your browsing activity and interests
• Site Improvement: We use aggregated analytics data to improve content and user experience

What we do with analytics insights: We review anonymous traffic reports to understand which resources are most popular and where we should focus our efforts in expanding the directory.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver personalized advertisements (Google AdSense)
• Performance Cookies: Collect information about Site performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Google Analytics: Tracks and reports website traffic.Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: Displays advertisements on our Site.Google Advertising Privacy
• Affiliate Partners: May track clicks and conversions through affiliate links

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies before using our Site.

5. External Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including software providers and grant programs. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. When you click on external links, you leave our Site and are subject to the privacy policies of the destination website.

6. Data Sharing

Since we do not collect or store any personal data, we have no information to share or sell.

However, third-party services (Google Analytics and AdSense) may share data according to their own privacy policies:

• Google Services: May share data within Google's network for analytics and advertising purposes
• Hosting Provider: Our static site is hosted by a third party, but no personal data is stored

Important: We do not sell, rent, or trade any user information because we don't collect any.

7. Data Security

Since we do not collect or store any personal data, there is no user data on our servers that could be compromised.

The security of data collected by third parties (Google Analytics, AdSense) is governed by their respective security policies and practices. We recommend reviewing their security documentation if you have concerns.

8. Data Retention

We do not retain any personal data as we do not collect any. Data retention policies for information collected by Google Analytics and AdSense are governed by Google's privacy policies.

You can learn more about Google's data retention at Google's Privacy & Terms.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Since we don't collect or store personal data, there is no data to access, correct, or delete from our systems.

However, you have control over data collected by third parties:

• Opt Out of Google Analytics: Use browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out
• Manage Ad Personalization: Visit Google Ad Settings
• Block Cookies: Configure your browser to refuse cookies or delete existing ones
• Use Privacy Tools: Use privacy-focused browsers or ad blockers

For questions about privacy, contact us at info@churchsoftwaredirectory.com

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. International Users

Our Site is accessible globally. Since we do not collect or store any personal data, there is no data transfer or processing by us.

However, third-party services (Google Analytics and AdSense) may transfer data internationally according to their privacy policies. Please review Google's international data transfer policies if you have concerns.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

To exercise CCPA rights regarding data collected by third parties, visit Google's privacy tools linked in Section 9.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: