Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [June 1, 2026]
New Harvest Church of God (“New Harvest,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the New Harvest CoG mobile app (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
We collect only the information needed to provide and improve the App.
Account Information
When you sign in, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your profile photo, if provided by your sign-in provider
- Your user ID
- Your membership status selection
- Your user role within the App
If you sign in with Google, Apple, or another authentication provider, we receive the basic account information that provider makes available to us, such as your name and email address.
App Usage and Content Information
The App may store information related to app features, including:
- Event and announcement data
- Read/unread announcement status
- Administrative actions for authorized users
- App platform information, such as whether your account was used on iOS or Android
- Last-seen timestamps used to maintain account and app functionality
Notifications
If you allow notifications, the App may use a push notification token through Firebase Cloud Messaging or Apple Push Notification service so we can send church announcements, event reminders, and related updates. You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings.
Device and Technical Information
The App uses Firebase services, which may process technical information necessary for authentication, cloud messaging, database access, security, and app functionality. This may include device identifiers, IP address, operating system, and app instance information as needed by those services.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Allow users to sign in securely
- Display relevant app content
- Provide announcements, event information, and reminders
- Identify whether a user has selected member status
- Support administrative features for authorized users
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
- Improve reliability and functionality of the App
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share or process information with service providers that help operate the App, including:
- Firebase Authentication
- Firebase Firestore
- Firebase Cloud Messaging
- Apple and Google sign-in and notification services
These providers process information according to their own privacy and security practices.
We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, to prevent misuse, or to protect the safety of our users or community.
Data Retention
We retain account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the App. If you delete your account or request deletion, we will delete or anonymize personal information unless we are required to keep it for legal, security, or operational reasons.
Your Choices
You may:
- Choose whether to sign in or use guest access, if available
- Update profile information in the App where supported
- Enable or disable push notifications in your device settings
- Request deletion of your account or personal information
- Contact us with privacy questions or requests
Children’s Privacy
The App is intended for general church community use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information without permission, please contact us so we can review and delete it if appropriate.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to Other Websites
The App may link to external websites or services, such as online giving, video platforms, or church web pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party websites or services.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the effective date above and may provide additional notice in the App or on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request access, correction, or deletion of your information, contact us at: