Privacy Policy | The City of Adam

1. Introduction

The City of Adam ("we," "us," "our") operates a private, members-only community platform for 7th Covenant Saints, accessible at our website and mobile applications (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. By creating an account, submitting a membership application, or using any feature of the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us during the membership application process and through ongoing use of the Service:

Identity Information: Legal name, Hebrew name (if applicable), date of birth, gender, lineage (Israel, Nations, Unsure), and consecration status.
Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and physical mailing address.
Account Credentials: Username and password (stored using industry-standard encryption).
Household Information: Names, relationships, and details of family members included in couples or family membership tiers.
Background Information: History of association with Hebrew/Israelite groups or other religious organizations, as disclosed in your application.
Profile Content: Profile photo, banner image, bio, and any content you post to the social feed, groups, or messages.
Payment Information: Subscription and purchase transactions are processed securely through Base44 Payments (powered by Wix). We do not store your full credit card number — payment data is handled entirely by our payment processor.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service, including device information, IP address, and activity logs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process and review your membership application and conduct virtual interviews with assigned priests.
Verify your identity and manage your membership account and subscription.
Generate your digital passport (membership credential) with a unique QR code linking to your member profile.
Administer household structures, marriage applications, and consecration records.
Provide access to live meetings (Oblation Line, Live Classes), courses, events, the library, the store, games, and social features.
Send you notifications, reminders, and communications about your account, scheduled meetings, and community updates.
Process orders, subscriptions, invoices, and event ticket purchases.
Maintain the safety, security, and integrity of the community through moderation and administrative oversight.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

Your information is shared only as described below. We do not sell your personal information.

Within the Community: Your profile, display name, and posted content are visible to other approved members. Certain administrative information (role, lineage, consecration status) may be visible to keyholders, priests, and moderators in the course of their duties.
Service Providers: We share data with trusted third parties that help us operate the Service, including Base44 Payments (payment processing), Shippo (shipping labels), and Jitsi/JaaS (live video meetings). These providers are bound by their own privacy and security obligations.
Assigned Priests & Counselors: Information in your membership application, marriage application, or consecration request is shared with the priests and counselors assigned to review and guide your process.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our community.

5. Live Meetings & Video

Live meetings (Oblation Line, Live Classes, interviews, marriage councils, and consecration interviews) are conducted via Jitsi-as-a-Service (JaaS). Your display name, audio, and video are transmitted to Jitsi to enable real-time communication. Meeting display names follow the format: Rank + Known As + Username. You may be recorded or broadcast (via vMix) for certain live class and event streams. Participating in a live meeting constitutes your consent to these practices.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Membership applications, marriage records, and consecration records may be retained indefinitely as part of the community's historical and spiritual archive. You may request deletion of certain profile data by contacting support.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission, secure authentication, role-based access controls, and row-level security on all member data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
Update or correct inaccurate information through your profile settings.
Request deletion of certain personal data, subject to legal and community record-keeping obligations.
Opt out of non-essential notifications.
Cancel your subscription at any time through your profile or by contacting support.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under 20 years of age as primary account holders. Family membership tiers may include minor children under the supervision and consent of a parent or guardian who holds the main account. We do not knowingly collect personal information from unaccompanied minors. If you believe a minor has provided information without consent, please contact support.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as the Service evolves and new features are added. When material changes are made, we will notify members through in-app notifications or email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through the in-app Support portal or submit a support ticket from the Support page.