Last Updated: 14 May 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to FaithStride™ - a global Christian technology platform designed to support spiritual growth, faith development, prayer, learning, journaling, Christian community engagement, and intelligent faith-based guidance. At FaithStride™, we deeply respect your privacy, personal faith journey, and financial security. This Privacy & Payment Protection Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, process, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile applications, AI-powered tools, subscriptions, digital products, or related services ("Services").
By accessing or using FaithStride™, you agree to the practices outlined in this Policy.
FaithStride™ is committed to complying with globally recognized privacy and data protection laws including but not limited to:
South Africa's POPIA
European Union GDPR
United Kingdom GDPR
Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA)
India Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP)
Kenya Data Protection Act
Philippines Data Privacy Act
Applicable United States privacy and consumer protection regulations
2. Information We Collect
FaithStride™ may collect limited information necessary to provide secure and effective services, including:
Account Information
Faith & Engagement Information
Prayer entries
Journals
Testimonies
Community participation
App engagement history
Attendance Records
FaithStride™ may record attendance-related data, including dates and details of church or faith community gatherings that users voluntarily log within the platform. This information is used solely to help users track and reflect on their faith engagement history.
Evangelism & Outreach Information
When users record personal evangelism or outreach activities through FaithStride™, we may store the names and email addresses of individuals users indicate they have reached out to, as entered manually by the user. These individuals may not be FaithStride™ users and may not have directly consented to FaithStride™ holding their information. Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have appropriate permission or a lawful basis before entering third-party personal information into FaithStride™. This data is used exclusively to assist users in tracking their personal faith outreach activities and is never used for marketing, profiling, or shared with any third party.
Payment & Subscription Information
When purchasing subscriptions or digital services, the following payment-related information may be processed:
Transaction IDs
Billing status
Subscription records
Payment confirmations
Transaction amounts and currency - all payments are processed in United States Dollars (USD). Where applicable, local currency conversions are handled by the payment processor at the time of transaction. FaithStride™ stores the USD equivalent of each transaction for subscription management, billing records, and legal compliance purposes.
FaithStride™ does not store your full debit or credit card details on our systems.
Communications
Information shared through:
Optional Information
Users may voluntarily provide:
Testimonials
Feedback
Community submissions
Prayer requests
Providing optional information is entirely voluntary.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
FaithStride™ processes personal information under lawful and legitimate grounds including:
User consent
Subscription or contractual necessity
Legal and regulatory compliance
Fraud prevention and platform security
Legitimate operational and analytical interests
4. How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
Create and manage user accounts
Deliver FaithStride™ services and features
Personalize user experiences
Improve platform performance and reliability
Process subscriptions and payments
Provide customer support
Detect fraud, abuse, or security threats
Comply with legal obligations
Maintain platform integrity and responsible AI operations
FaithStride™ will never sell, rent, or commercially trade subscriber personal information.
5. Trusted Global Infrastructure & Security
FaithStride™ is built on enterprise-grade global infrastructure powered by internationally trusted technologies including:
Supabase
Vercel
OpenAI
Google
Our systems utilize:
Encrypted cloud infrastructure
Advanced API protection
Secure authentication systems
Protected database environments
Infrastructure monitoring
Restricted administrative access
Modern cybersecurity practices
Continuous security reviews
Sensitive information is protected using industry-standard encryption and secure access controls. While no digital platform can guarantee absolute security, FaithStride™ continuously works to maintain one of the highest practical security standards available for modern digital platforms.
6. Trusted Payment Protection
All FaithStride™ payments utilizes secure global payment infrastructure powered by Paystack (a Stripe company) and Stripe technologies, supported by PCI-compliant security standards, encrypted payment systems, and advanced fraud protection.
These providers utilize:
PCI-compliant payment infrastructure
Bank-level encryption technologies
Advanced fraud detection systems
Secure global payment networks
International financial security standards
Important Payment Protection Notice
FaithStride™ does not store your banking card details.
Card processing is handled directly by secure payment processors.
Financial transactions are protected through encrypted payment gateways.
Payment monitoring systems help detect fraudulent or suspicious activity.
7. Privacy of Faith-Based Content
FaithStride™ understands the deeply personal nature of faith-based interactions.
We are committed to protecting:
Access to sensitive internal systems is highly restricted and continuously monitored.
8. How Information May Be Shared
Your information may only be shared under limited circumstances.
Trusted Service Providers
Approved providers assisting with:
Hosting
Infrastructure
Payment processing
Analytics
Email delivery
Security monitoring
Legal Requirements
Where disclosure is required by:
Applicable laws
Court orders
Government authorities
Fraud investigations
Business Transfers
In the event of:
Merger
Acquisition
Corporate restructuring
Equivalent privacy protections will continue to apply.
Aggregated or Anonymous Data
FaithStride™ may use anonymized statistical information for:
Platform analytics
Research
Performance reporting
No personally identifiable information will be sold for advertising purposes.
9. International Data Transfers
Because FaithStride™ operates globally, information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence. Where international transfers occur, FaithStride™ implements reasonable safeguards including:
Standard contractual protections
Secure processing agreements
Approved legal transfer mechanisms
GDPR-aligned safeguards where applicable
10. Data Retention
FaithStride™ retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted, anonymized, or archived according to applicable legal requirements.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your country or jurisdiction, you may have rights including:
Right to access your information
Right to correct inaccurate information
Right to request deletion
Right to restrict certain processing
Right to object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge complaints with relevant authorities
Requests may be submitted to:
FaithStride™ will respond within legally applicable timeframes.
12. Children's Privacy
FaithStride™ is intended for users aged 16 years and older unless local laws permit otherwise. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate legal consent. Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted information may contact us for immediate review and removal.
13. Responsible AI Usage
FaithStride™ may utilize artificial intelligence technologies to assist with:
FaithStride™ AI tools are designed to support - not replace - personal faith, pastoral counsel, or professional advice. We remain committed to responsible, respectful, and spiritually conscious AI practices.
14. Policy Updates
FaithStride™ may update this Privacy & Payment Protection Policy periodically to reflect:
Legal developments
Operational improvements
Security enhancements
Product changes
Updated versions will be published with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of FaithStride™ after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
15. FaithStride™ Global Contact Presence
South Africa
FaithStride Pty Ltd
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Nigeria
FaithStride SA Digital Services
Nigeria
India
Virtual Operations Office
Bengaluru, India
Philippines
Virtual Operations Office
Manila, Philippines
Kenya
Virtual Operations Office
Nairobi, Kenya
United Kingdom
Virtual Operations Office
London, United Kingdom
United States
Virtual Operations Office
Delaware, United States
16. Official Contact Channels
Our Commitment
FaithStride™ is committed to building one of the world's most trusted Christian technology platforms - where faith, privacy, integrity, security, and responsible AI work together to create a safe, uplifting, and spiritually meaningful experience for believers globally. By using FaithStride™, you trust us with part of your faith journey - and we take that responsibility seriously.