Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Effective Date]

1. Introduction
Welcome to Clasfon — the Android application (“App”) provided by the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with legal and regulatory obligations, including the Google Play Developer Program Policy TermlyGoogle Help.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What personal data we collect
  • How we use, share, and protect it
  • Your rights and how you can exercise them

This policy is accessible via the App and at a permanently available, publicly accessible URL (not a PDF) as required by Google TermlyGetTerms.

2. Developer Contact Information
Developer: Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (Clasfon)
Website: https://clasfon.org
Contact Email: [Insert contact email] — for inquiries or concerns regarding personal data TermlyGetTerms.

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and sensitive user data:

  • Account Information: Names, email addresses, profile details during registration.
  • Device & Usage Data: IP addresses, device type, operating system, app version, referrer; collected for analytics, security, and service improvement.
  • Other Optional Data: If you upload or submit documents (e.g., for resources, journals), this content may be collected—always with your consent.

Note: We do not collect financial or payment details unless explicitly required (e.g., via donations), in which case you’ll be clearly informed, and data will be handled by secure third-party payment processors.

4. Purpose of Data Collection
We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the App’s functionality and services
  • Manage user accounts and authentication
  • Provide access to resources, events, and features
  • Communicate announcements, newsletters, and respond to queries
  • Improve user experience via analytics and performance monitoring
  • Enhance security and prevent misuse or fraud

5. Legal Bases & Consent
When applicable laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and similar international laws apply, we process your data based on:

  • Consent: for cookies or analytics tracking
  • Contractual Necessity: to operate your account and fulfill services
  • Legal Compliance: to meet legal obligations

If the App targets minors, we comply fully with child privacy laws like COPPA and GDPR-K. If not, we explicitly state that the App is not intended for children under 13 TermlyGetTerms.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal data for monetary gain.

We may share your information with third parties only:

  • When you consent (e.g., for event registrations)
  • With service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting)—under strict privacy terms
  • As required by law (e.g., court orders)

7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards such as encrypted transmission (HTTPS), secure storage systems, access controls, and regular security reviews to protect your data Google Helpclassonapp.com.

8. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, unless longer retention is legally required. For EU users, data may be removed upon account deletion or request—it will no longer be stored in active systems TermsFeedGetTerms.

9. User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

  • Access, correction, or deletion of your data
  • Withdrawal of consent
  • Objection to or restriction of processing
  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us via the email provided above.

10. Prominent Disclosure & Consent
We comply with Google’s policy on prominent, clear disclosures in the App—for example, before requesting access to sensitive data (e.g., camera, location, contacts) we’ll provide in-app disclosure explaining why and how the data will be used, and secure affirmative consent from you Google HelpTermly.

11. Privacy Policy Accessibility in the App
To ensure transparency, the Privacy Policy will be accessible:

  • In the App’s menu or settings, always visible during normal usage
  • On the paywall or donation pages, if applicable
  • During account setup or login prompts RedditTermsFeedGetTerms

12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to meet evolving requirements or features. Any changes will be effective upon posting with a clear “Effective Date” indicator.

13. No Data Collection Statement (if applicable)
If your App truly does not collect any personal data (including from third-party SDKs), include a statement like:

“This App does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. All functionality is handled locally on your device.”
This simple wording may satisfy Google’s compliance requirements when appropriate Reddit.

Sample Quick Summary (Bullet Format)

  • Who we are: Clasfon — Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria
  • Data collected: Account info, device usage, optional uploads
  • Purposes: App operations, user communication, analytics, security
  • Sharing: Only as needed—with consent, service providers, or legal mandates
  • Security: HTTPS, access control, regular reviews
  • Retention: Kept as required; deletable upon user request
  • User rights: Access, correction, delete, object, portability
  • In-app disclosure: Yes—before collecting any sensitive data
  • Policy access points: App menu, during login/signup, paywall/donation screens
  • Children: App is not for users under 13 (if true)

Final Notes

This draft reflects key requirements from sources like Android privacy policy guidelines TermlyTermsFeedGoogle HelpGetTerms. It’s strongly recommended you:

  • Customize content to your App’s actual data practices
  • Host it on a stable URL (not PDF)
  • Consult legal counsel if you serve regions with strict privacy laws (e.g., EU, California)

Let me know if you’d like assistance adapting sections or creating in‑app disclosure wording or a hosted HTML template!

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Use March 1st 2025 as effective Date

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Clasfon Android App (“App”), operated by the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (“Clasfon”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our App and related services.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Developer Contact Information

  • Organization: Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (Clasfon)
  • Website: https://clasfon.org
  • Contact Email: [Insert official contact email]

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, profile picture (if provided).
  • Usage Data: Information on how the App is accessed and used, including device information, IP address, and crash logs.
  • Optional Data: Any data you voluntarily provide when using features such as event registrations or community discussions.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial or health information unless specifically required and with clear user consent.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the App
  • Create and manage your account
  • Communicate updates, events, and relevant content
  • Analyze usage for performance improvement
  • Ensure security and prevent misuse

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your jurisdiction, we may rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

  • Your consent
  • Fulfillment of contractual obligations
  • Compliance with legal requirements
  • Legitimate interests such as improving services

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. We may share your information:

  • With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements
  • If required by law or in response to legal requests
  • With your consent

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data, including:

  • Secure transmission (HTTPS)
  • Access control and encryption
  • Regular system updates and monitoring

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your data by contacting us at the email listed above.

9. Your Rights

You may have the right to:

  • Access and correct your data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to or restrict certain types of data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address provided above.

10. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us to request its deletion.

11. In-App Permissions and Disclosures

The App may request permissions (e.g., access to camera, contacts, or storage). Any such request will be:

  • Clearly disclosed in-app
  • Accompanied by a description of the purpose
  • Subject to your explicit consent

12. Policy Accessibility

This Privacy Policy is:

  • Available within the App via the Settings or Menu
  • Posted on our website at https://clasfon.org
  • Presented during onboarding or login when required

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected by a revised Effective Date at the top. You are encouraged to review this page periodically for changes.

Thank you for trusting Clasfon.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
📧 info@clasfon.org