Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Fortifaith ("we", "our", or "us") operates fortifaith.com and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you use our platform.

By using Fortifaith, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information: name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Profile information: ministry type, location, bio, and profile photo if you create a creator profile.
• Content: posts, comments, prayer requests, and other content you publish on the platform.
• Payment information: when you make or receive donations, we collect payment details processed securely through Stripe. We do not store full card numbers.
• Communications: messages or support requests you send us.

We also collect information automatically, including:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps).
• Device information (operating system, unique device identifiers).
• Cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions and remember your preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Fortifaith platform.
• Process donations and send transaction receipts.
• Send you service-related emails (account verification, donation confirmations, follower notifications).
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests.
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve your experience.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: third parties that perform services on our behalf (Supabase for database hosting, Stripe for payment processing, Resend for email delivery, Vercel for hosting). These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Other users: your public profile, posts, and creator handle are visible to anyone on the platform. Donations you make are visible to the recipient creator.
• Legal requirements: if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfers: in connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or financial compliance purposes (e.g., transaction records required for tax purposes).

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Export your data in a portable format (available in Settings → Export data).
• Opt out of marketing communications (you can unsubscribe at any time).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@fortifaith.com.

7. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (HTTPS), row-level security on our database, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember language and currency preferences, and analyze platform usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect your ability to use certain features.

9. Children's Privacy

Fortifaith is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete that information promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. 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 Fortifaith after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

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