LIFT Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2023
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

LIFT Student Ministries ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information within the LIFT Student Ministries mobile app (the "App").[1] Our goal is to provide a safe, secure, and faith-building environment for students to stay connected with their church community.

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We believe your data belongs to you.

We never sell your data.
We do not "harvest" or "mine" your information for advertising or third-party marketing.
Data is kept solely for ministry use—specifically to help you stay connected with church events, updates, and faith-based discussions.

2. Information We Collect

To provide the best experience, the App may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: When you create an account, we may ask for your name, email address, and (optionally) your grade or church affiliation. This is used solely to identify you within the community and send you ministry updates.
User-Generated Content: Any posts, comments, or prayers you share in the forum or discussion areas.
App Usage Data: We may collect basic, anonymous technical information (such as your device type or app version) to ensure the App is running correctly on your phone.
Wix Platform Data: Because our App is powered by the Wix platform, certain technical identifiers (like IP addresses) may be collected automatically by Wix for security and hosting purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following limited purposes:

To allow you to participate in community forums and discussions.
To notify you of upcoming LIFT Student Ministries events and updates.
To provide a secure login for your account.
To respond to your questions or support requests.

4. Data Security and Storage

Your information is stored securely.We use the Wix.com platform, which stores data on secure servers behind a firewall. We implement industry-standard administrative and technical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure of your information.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We only keep your information as long as you are active in the LIFT Student Ministries community.

Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your account and all associated data at any time.
How to Delete: You can delete your account directly through the App settings, or by emailing us at [Insert Contact Email]. Upon request, we will permanently remove your personal data from our systems.

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

LIFT Student Ministries is a student-focused app.

Users Under 13: If you are under the age of 13, you must have your parent or legal guardian’s permission to use this App. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
Parental Rights: Parents can review their child’s information, ask us to delete it, or refuse to allow further collection by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].

7. Third-Party Services

We do not share your information with third-party companies, except for the underlying infrastructure (Wix.com) required to host the App. We do not use third-party tracking, advertising SDKs, or "behavioral" targeting tools.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our App or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice within the App.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out to us:

LIFT Student Ministries
Horizons Church
P.O. Box 60
Lost Creek, WV 26385-0060
info@horizonschurch.net
304.745.5090