Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 25, 2025
House of Power Ministry International ("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 mobile application (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.
Important: We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Create an Account: Email address or phone number, full name, profile photo (optional)
- Make Donations: Name, email address, donation amount, and payment information (processed securely by Paystack)
- Submit Feedback or Problem Reports: Your name, email address, message content, and device information
- Interact with App Features: Favorites and reminders you save
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use the App, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
- Usage Data: App features accessed, time spent on different screens, interaction patterns
- Authentication Data: Login timestamps, authentication method used, session information
- Crash and Performance Data: Error logs, crash reports, and performance metrics collected through Firebase Crashlytics
1.3 Information from Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party service providers to operate the App. Each provider has their own privacy policy governing how they handle your data:
- Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) - For app infrastructure, authentication, and data storage - Privacy Policy
- Paystack - For secure payment processing - Privacy Policy
- Twilio - For SMS delivery of authentication codes - Privacy Policy
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) - For email delivery - Privacy Policy
- YouTube - For streaming our ministry's own video content from our official channel - Privacy Policy
- Stream Hub Africa - For streaming infrastructure to deliver our owned Heaven FM (live radio) and Elijah TV (live television) broadcasts
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify. We use YouTube and Stream Hub Africa solely to stream our own ministry's content from our verified and authorized channels.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Account Management: Create and manage your account, authenticate your identity, and provide customer support
- App Functionality: Enable core features such as viewing sermons, making donations, and accessing church content
- Communication: Send you notifications about announcements and app updates (with your consent)
- Payment Processing: Process donations securely through Paystack
- Personalization: Remember your preferences, favorites, and settings to enhance your experience
- Analytics and Improvement: Analyze app usage to improve features, fix bugs, and enhance user experience
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App. For details on how each provider handles your data, please refer to their privacy policies linked in Section 1.3 above.
3.2 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., court orders, subpoenas, or government agencies).
3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
3.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
4. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS and at rest in Firebase Cloud Firestore
- Authentication: Secure authentication through Firebase Authentication with industry-standard protocols
- Access Controls: Strict access controls and security rules limit who can access your data
- Regular Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security vulnerabilities and threats
Your data is stored on secure servers provided by Google Cloud Platform (Firebase) in the United States. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account deletion
- Donation Records: Retained for at least 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes
- Feedback and Support: Retained for up to 3 years to improve our services
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may 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 (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis
- Object to Processing: Object to certain types of data processing
- Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional communications
To exercise any of these rights, including account deletion, please contact us at info@prophetfranciskwateng.com.
7. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.
8. Links to Third-Party Platforms
The App integrates with certain third-party platforms to deliver Ministry Content and provide App functionality. When you interact with these platforms, you may be subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service:
8.1 YouTube
The App embeds video content from YouTube. Specifically:
- All YouTube content accessible through the App is uploaded to and owned by House of Power Ministry International's official YouTube channel (@prophetfranciskwateng)
- When you view YouTube content through this App, you are subject to YouTube's Privacy Policy (https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/privacy/) and Terms of Service (https://www.youtube.com/t/terms)
- The App does not collect personal data from YouTube or other third-party video platforms
- The App does not download, store, or redistribute YouTube content outside of YouTube's permitted embedding methods
- We do not provide access to third-party YouTube channels or unauthorized content
8.2 Stream Hub Africa
The App integrates with Stream Hub Africa as a streaming infrastructure provider to deliver our live broadcasts:
- Heaven FM (Live Radio): Our owned and operated radio station, streamed via Stream Hub Africa's platform infrastructure
- Elijah TV (Live Television): Our owned and operated television channel, streamed via Stream Hub Africa's platform infrastructure
- Stream Hub Africa serves solely as the technical streaming infrastructure provider
- House of Power Ministry International owns all content broadcast on Heaven FM and Elijah TV
- The App does not collect personal data from Stream Hub Africa or other third-party streaming platforms
8.3 Other Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services solely to support the App's functionality:
Important: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party platforms. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information. The App does not collect personal data from YouTube, Stream Hub Africa, or other third-party streaming platforms.
9. Media Content Ownership and Authorization
Content Ownership Notice:
All audio and video streaming content available through this App, including sermons, teachings, worship services, music, testimonies, live radio broadcasts (Heaven FM), live television broadcasts (Elijah TV), and YouTube videos, is the exclusive property of House of Power Ministry International. We own all intellectual property rights to this content and have all necessary rights and permissions to stream, distribute, and make it available through this App.
No Third-Party Content: This App does not collect, store, or distribute any third-party copyrighted content without explicit authorization. All content is either originally created by House of Power Ministry International or used under proper licensing agreements.
9.1 Owned Broadcasting Channels and Platforms
House of Power Ministry International owns and operates the following broadcasting channels and platforms accessible through the App:
- Heaven FM: Our live radio station broadcasting spiritual content, sermons, worship music, and ministry programs. Streamed via Stream Hub Africa's platform infrastructure.
- Elijah TV: Our live television channel broadcasting worship services, teachings, testimonies, and ministry events. Streamed via Stream Hub Africa's platform infrastructure.
- YouTube Channel (@prophetfranciskwateng): Our official YouTube channel featuring sermons, teachings, worship services, and ministry events. All videos on this channel are owned by House of Power Ministry International.
We hold all necessary broadcasting licenses, rights, and permissions to operate these channels and stream their content through our mobile application. Stream Hub Africa serves solely as the technical streaming infrastructure provider; we own all content broadcast on Heaven FM and Elijah TV.
9.2 Developer Role and Authorization
Technology Provider: This App is developed and maintained by Leslie Narh (the "Developer" or "Technology Provider") under explicit authorization from House of Power Ministry International. The Developer has been granted legal permission to:
- Develop, manage, and publish this mobile application on behalf of House of Power Ministry International
- Integrate, stream, display, and distribute all Ministry Content within the App
- Access and embed content from House of Power Ministry International's owned platforms (Heaven FM, Elijah TV, YouTube channel @prophetfranciskwateng)
- Represent House of Power Ministry International in all technical and operational matters related to the App
The Developer operates under the direct authority of House of Power Ministry International and has full legal permission to distribute all Ministry Content through this App.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where our service providers (Firebase, Paystack) operate. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.
11. Contact Us
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you a notification (if required by law)
Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
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