Privacy Policy

Overview

Sanctuary (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a Christian community platform available at sanctuaryforus.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

Information We Collect

When you use Sanctuary, we may collect the following information:

• Account information: Email address, display name, and password (stored securely as a hash).
• Profile information: Optional bio and avatar image you choose to provide.
• Content you create: Prayer requests, discussion posts, chat messages, and direct messages.
• Usage data: Basic information about how you interact with the platform to improve the service.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Sanctuary platform and its features.
• To send you important account notifications (welcome emails, password resets).
• To send optional email notifications about activity relevant to you (prayer updates, replies, messages). You can manage these in your settings.
• To enforce our community guidelines and keep the platform safe.

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure, encrypted servers. Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms and are never stored in plain text. We use HTTPS to encrypt all data in transit between your device and our servers.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not display ads. Your data is only shared with essential service providers needed to operate the platform (hosting, email delivery) and only to the extent necessary.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data: View all the information we have about you in your account settings.
• Update your data: Edit your profile, display name, and email at any time.
• Delete your account: Request complete deletion of your account and all associated data.
• Control notifications: Manage which email notifications you receive in your settings.

Cookies

Sanctuary uses essential cookies only — specifically for keeping you signed in. We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies.

Children's Privacy

Sanctuary is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes via email or an in-app notification. The “last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to request data deletion, please contact us at privacy@sanctuaryforus.com.