Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 16, 2025

Nehborly, Inc. d/b/a HolyMic ("we", "us", or "our") operates the HolyMic platform and related services (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

  • Information You Provide: This includes data you submit during registration and profile setup, such as your name, email address, password, church affiliation, and location.
  • Content Data: Audio files (e.g., sermons), images, text, and other materials you upload or create within the Service. We may generate metadata and transcriptions for audio content to improve service functionality.
  • Usage and Technical Data: Automatically collected information including IP address, device type, browser, usage patterns, and listening history (e.g., via our ListenHistory logs).

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To operate, maintain, and enhance the Service.
  • To manage your account, subscriptions, and preferences.
  • To personalize your experience, such as curating your "My Church" feed.
  • To communicate important updates, service announcements, and notifications you opt into.
  • To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and to enforce our policies.
  • To provide aggregated, anonymized analytics to churches regarding listenership and engagement.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or trade your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Public: Information you make publicly available in your church profile or public posts is accessible to other users.
  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist with service delivery, including cloud hosting (AWS), payment processing (Stripe), and infrastructure services (Redis).
  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

4. Data Security and Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures such as encryption, password hashing, and secure communication protocols to protect your data. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to provide the Service or comply with legal obligations.

5. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, update, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address below.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@holymic.com.