Privacy Policy

Introduction

Brother's Keeper ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Christian accountability platform, including our website and mobile applications.

Information We Collect

Account and Profile Information

• Name, email address, password (hashed).
• Profile details: age, location (city/state), marital status, children, denomination, years as a Christian, favorite Scripture, ministry experience, spiritual gifts.
• Facebook SSO Data: If you choose to log in with Facebook, we collect your Facebook user ID, name, email address, and profile picture URL, as permitted by your Facebook privacy settings.

Questionnaires and Assessments

Responses to spiritual maturity quizzes, accountability assessments (areas of struggle and growth goals), and personal bios.

Communication Data

• One-on-one chat messages, voice messages, video call metadata.
• Prayer requests, praise reports, scripture shares.
• AI monitoring logs (anonymized for moderation; actual content remains private unless flagged).

Usage and Device Information

IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, usage logs, crash reports.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and for security purposes.

How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our services, including matching algorithms and discipleship resources.
• Enable secure communication and scheduling features.
• Monitor content for community safety via AI-powered moderation.
• Personalize your experience with recommended resources and tracks.
• Send notifications, reminders, and administrative messages.
• Analyze trends and usage to develop new features.
• Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors (Cloudflare, analytics, hosting, email providers, video call platforms) under confidentiality agreements.
• Facebook SSO: When you log in with Facebook, we use OAuth 2.0 to authenticate and receive basic profile information. We do not post on your behalf or access your private messages. Facebook's use of your data is governed by their privacy policy.
• Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights and safety.
• With Your Consent: When you agree to share information with partners or public forums.
• Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable summaries for research and reporting.

Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data while your account is active. Upon account deletion or abandonment, we may retain data for a limited period to comply with legal obligations, then anonymize or delete it.

Your Choices and Rights

• Access & Correction: You can view and update your profile and questionnaire data.
• Deletion: You may delete your account at any time; we will remove your personal data within a reasonable timeframe.
• Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser, though some features may be affected.
• Marketing Opt-Out: You can opt out of promotional emails via the unsubscribe link.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in machine-readable format.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to have it removed.

Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via the app or email and update the Effective Date above.

Contact Us

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