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Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 12, 2026
1. Introduction
Relius ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our church management platform and related services (the "Service").
By using Relius, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Name and email address
- Church or organization name
- Phone number (optional)
- Billing information and payment details
- Password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption)
Church Member Data
As a church management platform, we store data that your church uploads or enters about your members, including:
- Names, contact information, and family relationships
- Attendance records and check-in history
- Giving and donation records
- Group memberships and volunteer assignments
- Notes, prayer requests, and pastoral care records
- Any other information your church chooses to store
Important: Your church owns this data. We process it on your behalf as a data processor. You are responsible for ensuring you have appropriate consent from your members to store and use their information.
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and general location
- Pages visited and features used
- Time spent on the platform
- Error logs and performance data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send administrative messages, updates, and security alerts
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service:
- Stripe: Processes all payments securely. See Stripe's Privacy Policy
- Google: Provides optional Google Drive integration for document linking (see Third-Party Integrations section)
- Cloud Infrastructure: Hosts and stores your data securely
- Analytics Providers: Help us understand how the Service is used
- Email Services: Deliver transactional and administrative emails
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers
If Relius is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- All data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL
- Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Regular backups with secure storage
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. After account termination:
- You may request a full export of your data before deletion
- Account data is deleted within 30 days of termination
- Backup copies may be retained for up to 90 days
- Some information may be retained longer for legal or legitimate business purposes
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Export: Request your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Right to delete personal information held by businesses
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
To make a CCPA request, please contact us at the information provided below.
9. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately.
Churches may store information about minors in their congregation as part of their membership records. Churches are responsible for obtaining appropriate parental consent for such data collection.
11. Third-Party Integrations
Relius offers optional integrations with third-party services to enhance functionality. When you choose to connect these services, additional data may be accessed or stored.
Google Drive Integration
Our Repository feature allows you to connect your Google Drive account to browse and link documents to your church's shared repository. When you enable this integration:
Data We Access
- Google Account Information: Your Google email address and basic profile information (name) to identify your connected account
- Google Drive Files (Read-Only): We access your Google Drive to display file names, types, sizes, thumbnails, and folder structure so you can browse and select documents to link
How We Use This Data
- Display your connected Google account email for verification purposes
- Allow you to browse your Google Drive files within Relius
- Store links and metadata (file name, type, size) of documents you choose to add to your church repository
- Your actual files remain stored in Google Drive—we do not download or copy file contents
Data Storage and Security
- OAuth access tokens are encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption
- Tokens are stored per-user and can only be used by the authenticated user
- We request only read-only access—we cannot modify or delete your Google Drive files
Revoking Access
You can disconnect your Google account at any time through the Repository settings in Relius. When you disconnect:
- Your OAuth tokens are immediately invalidated and removed from our systems
- Linked document references remain in your repository (as they are now part of your church's data), but we can no longer access the files in your Google Drive
- You can also revoke access directly through your Google Account permissions settings
Google's Privacy Policy
Your use of Google Drive is also subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review their policies for information about how Google handles your data.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@relius.ai
Website: relius.ai/contact