Privacy Policy

    Effective Date: December 13, 2024

    1. Introduction

    This Privacy Policy ("Policy") is entered into by and between Small Group Builder, LLC, an Idaho limited liability company with its principal place of business in Eagle, Idaho ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), and you, the user of our services. This Policy describes our practices concerning the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information when you access or use the Small Group Builder platform and related services (collectively, the "Services").

    BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS POLICY, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE ALL USE OF THE SERVICES.

    2. Information Collection

    2.1 Information You Provide

    We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us in connection with your use of the Services, including but not limited to:

    • Full legal name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address;
    • Church or organization affiliation and membership information;
    • Small group preferences, interests, and availability;
    • Payment card information, bank account details, and billing address;
    • Photographs, biographical information, and other profile data;
    • Electronic communications transmitted through the Services;
    • Group participation and attendance data; and
    • Any other information you choose to provide.

    2.2 Automatically Collected Information

    We automatically collect certain technical information when you access the Services, including:

    • Internet Protocol (IP) address and approximate geographic location;
    • Device identifiers, browser type, operating system, and hardware configuration;
    • Access times, pages viewed, referring URLs, and clickstream data;
    • Cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies; and
    • Other usage data and analytics information.

    3. Use of Information

    We may use the information we collect for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to:

    • Providing, operating, maintaining, and improving the Services;
    • Processing transactions and administering billing;
    • Matching members to appropriate small groups based on preferences and availability;
    • Facilitating group formation and community building;
    • Delivering notifications, service announcements, and administrative messages;
    • Responding to inquiries, requests, and customer support matters;
    • Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraud, abuse, and security incidents;
    • Enforcing our Terms of Service and other legal agreements;
    • Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes; and
    • Any other purpose disclosed at the time of collection or with your consent.

    4. Disclosure of Information

    We may disclose your information to third parties under the following circumstances:

    • Churches and Organizations: We share relevant information with church administrators, group leaders, and ministry staff as necessary for group formation and community management purposes.
    • Service Providers: We engage third-party vendors to perform services on our behalf, including payment processing, data hosting, analytics, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
    • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required to do so by law, regulation, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
    • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, asset sale, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of such transaction.
    • With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your prior consent.

    WE DO NOT SELL, RENT, OR LEASE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES FOR THEIR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES.

    5. Data Security

    We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal information. However, NO METHOD OF TRANSMISSION OVER THE INTERNET OR METHOD OF ELECTRONIC STORAGE IS COMPLETELY SECURE. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of transmitting information electronically.

    You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activities that occur under your account.

    6. Data Retention

    We retain your personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize such information in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable law.

    7. Your Rights and Choices

    Subject to applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

    • Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
    • Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
    • Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
    • Portability: The right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
    • Opt-Out: The right to opt out of certain processing activities, including marketing communications.

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request. We reserve the right to deny requests where permitted or required by applicable law.

    8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Services. These technologies help us analyze usage patterns, remember your preferences, and enhance functionality. You may configure your browser to reject cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some features of the Services may not function properly without cookies.

    9. Third-Party Links

    The Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated by us. This Policy does not apply to such third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

    10. Children's Privacy

    The Services are not intended for individuals under the age of eighteen (18). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

    11. Changes to This Policy

    We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time in our sole discretion. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

    12. Contact Information

    If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

    Small Group Builder, LLC

    Eagle, Idaho 83616

    Email: charles@smallgroupbuilder.com

    13. Governing Law

    This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Ada County, Idaho.