Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Introduction

Touch of Love Bible Church ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Touch of Love Bible Church mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our App.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This App is designed to provide spiritual content and church information with minimal data collection.

Data Controller

Organization: Touch of Love Bible Church
Location: Laurel, Maryland, USA
Contact Email: socialmedia@tolbc.org

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at the email address above.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Our App is designed to provide church content and devotional materials without requiring you to create an account or provide personal information. We do not actively collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personal identifying information through the App.

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our App, certain technical information may be automatically collected, including:

Device Information: Your device type, operating system version, and mobile device identifiers may be collected to ensure the App functions properly on your device
Usage Information: Basic information about how you interact with the App may be collected to maintain and improve App functionality
Log Data: Technical log information such as crash reports may be collected to identify and fix technical issues

We do not collect your precise geographic location. We do not access your device's camera, microphone, photos, or other media files.

How We Use Information

Any technical information that may be collected is used solely for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the functionality of the App
To identify and fix technical issues and bugs
To improve the user experience and App performance
To ensure the App works properly on different devices

We do not use your information for advertising, marketing, or profiling purposes.

Third-Party Services

Website Links

Our App may contain links to our website, tolbc.tv, where devotional content and other church materials are hosted. When you click these links and visit our website, you will be subject to the website's own privacy practices, which may include the use of cookies or analytics tools. We encourage you to review any privacy information on the website.

No Third-Party Analytics or Advertising

We do not use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics or Firebase Analytics) or advertising networks within the App.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. We do not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
Service Providers: With trusted service providers who help us operate the App, subject to confidentiality obligations (if applicable)

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect any information that may be collected through the App. However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our App is designed to provide faith-based content suitable for all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at socialmedia@tolbc.org, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding any information we may collect, including:

The right to access information we may have
The right to request deletion of information
The right to opt-out of certain data processing activities
The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at socialmedia@tolbc.org.

Since our App collects minimal information, you can also simply uninstall the App from your device to stop any potential data collection.

International Users

Our App is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the App from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and we operate. By using the App, you consent to such transfer and processing.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated Privacy Policy within the App
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Sending a notification through the App (if applicable)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Data Retention

Given the minimal nature of data collection in our App, any technical information that may be automatically collected is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, typically no longer than necessary for technical maintenance and troubleshooting.

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

Touch of Love Bible Church
Email: socialmedia@tolbc.org
Location: Laurel, Maryland, USA

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.

Consent

By downloading, installing, and using the Touch of Love Bible Church App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of information as described herein.

This App is designed with privacy in mind and collects minimal information. We are committed to transparency and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and Google Play policies.