Privacy Policy for Malibu Pacific Church Meta App
Effective date: August 27, 2026
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Malibu Pacific Church (“Malibu Pacific,” “the Church,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect information when you interact with our website, digital services, or application connected to Facebook, Instagram, or another service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. (collectively, the “App”).
By using the App, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on the permissions you grant and the features you use, we may collect:
Information received from Meta
When you sign in or interact through Meta, we may receive information authorized by you and made available through Meta’s platform, such as:
Information you provide directly
We may collect information that you voluntarily submit, including:
Information collected automatically
When you use the App or our website, we or our service providers may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:
We may use information to:
3. How We Share Information
We may disclose information in the following circumstances:
Service providers
We may engage vendors that help us operate our ministries and digital services, including providers of website hosting, databases, communications, analytics, security, event registration, church management, and technical support. These providers may access information only as reasonably necessary to perform services for us and are expected to protect it.
Meta and connected services
Information may be exchanged with Meta when necessary to operate the integration. Meta’s collection and use of information is governed by Meta’s own terms, policies, and privacy settings.
Legal and safety purposes
We may disclose information when we reasonably believe it is necessary to:
If Church operations or responsibility for the App are reorganized or transferred, relevant information may be transferred subject to appropriate confidentiality and privacy protections.
We do not share information received from Meta with data brokers or use it to determine eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, housing, or similar purposes.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Backup copies may remain temporarily in secure systems until they are overwritten through normal backup processes.
5. Data Deletion Requests
You may request deletion of information associated with the App at any time.
To request deletion:
You may also remove the App through your Facebook or Meta account settings. Removing the App may prevent future access to your Meta information, but it may not automatically delete information previously provided to us. You should submit a deletion request using the procedure above if you want previously received information removed.
6. Your Choices and Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
To exercise an applicable right, contact us using the information in Section 13. We may need to verify your identity before completing the request. We will not discriminate against you for exercising an applicable privacy right.
7. Religious and Other Sensitive Information
Interactions with a church may reveal religious beliefs or other sensitive information. We use this information only for legitimate Church, pastoral, administrative, safety, or legal purposes and handle it with appropriate care.
Please understand that ordinary email and social-media communications may not be fully confidential. If you require confidential pastoral communication, contact the Church directly to arrange an appropriate communication method.
8. Cookies and Analytics
Our website or App may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, measure performance, prevent fraud, and understand how services are used.
Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling certain technologies may cause some features not to function properly.
If we use Meta Business Tools, such as the Meta Pixel, information may be transmitted to Meta in accordance with Meta’s terms and privacy policy. Where required, we will provide appropriate notice or obtain consent before using non-essential tracking technologies.
9. Information Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. These measures may include access controls, secure authentication, encryption where appropriate, staff or volunteer confidentiality practices, and vendor oversight.
No transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You provide information electronically at your own risk.
10. Children’s Privacy
The App is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information through the App from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.
Church ministries may collect information about children separately for registration, check-in, safety, or ministry purposes. Such information should be submitted by a parent or legal guardian and may be governed by additional notices or consent forms.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through the App without appropriate authorization, contact us so that we can review and, where appropriate, delete it.
11. Third-Party Services
The App may contain links to or integrate with websites and services operated by Meta or other third parties. We do not control those parties’ privacy or security practices. Their collection and use of information are governed by their own policies and agreements.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information processed by or on behalf of Malibu Pacific Church.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the App, our practices, Meta’s requirements, or applicable law. We will post the revised policy with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes may also be communicated through the App, our website, or another appropriate method.
Continued use of the App after an updated policy becomes effective constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy to the extent permitted by law.
13. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, privacy requests, and data-deletion requests may be directed to:
Malibu Pacific Church
3324 Malibu Canyon Road
Malibu, CA 90265
Email: info@malibupacific.church
Telephone: (310) 456-1611
Website: https://malibupacific.church
For a data-deletion request, use the email subject line: “Meta App Data Deletion Request.”
The address and contact details above match the church’s official contact page. Meta indicates that app data use, deletion, security, and privacy-policy compliance may be reviewed as part of its platform process
Effective date: August 27, 2026
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Malibu Pacific Church (“Malibu Pacific,” “the Church,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect information when you interact with our website, digital services, or application connected to Facebook, Instagram, or another service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. (collectively, the “App”).
By using the App, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on the permissions you grant and the features you use, we may collect:
Information received from Meta
When you sign in or interact through Meta, we may receive information authorized by you and made available through Meta’s platform, such as:
- Your name;
- Email address;
- Meta user or app-scoped user ID;
- Profile picture;
- Public profile information;
- Page, Instagram account, or other business account information you authorize;
- Content, messages, comments, or engagement information needed to provide a requested feature; and
- Access tokens and technical identifiers needed to maintain the integration.
Information you provide directly
We may collect information that you voluntarily submit, including:
- Contact information;
- Prayer requests or messages;
- Event registrations;
- Ministry or volunteer interests;
- Communication preferences;
- Donations or transaction-related information; and
- Other information you choose to provide.
Information collected automatically
When you use the App or our website, we or our service providers may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:
- Internet Protocol address;
- Browser and device type;
- Operating system;
- Date and time of access;
- Pages or features used;
- Referring website; and
- Cookies or similar technologies.
We may use information to:
- Authenticate users and connect the App with Meta services;
- Provide the features, services, or information you request;
- Communicate about worship services, ministries, events, volunteering, and Church activities;
- Respond to questions, messages, and prayer requests;
- Manage registrations, memberships, donations, or ministry participation;
- Maintain, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the App;
- Prevent fraud, misuse, security incidents, or unlawful activity;
- Comply with applicable laws and Meta’s platform requirements; and
- Protect the rights, safety, and property of users, the Church, and others.
3. How We Share Information
We may disclose information in the following circumstances:
Service providers
We may engage vendors that help us operate our ministries and digital services, including providers of website hosting, databases, communications, analytics, security, event registration, church management, and technical support. These providers may access information only as reasonably necessary to perform services for us and are expected to protect it.
Meta and connected services
Information may be exchanged with Meta when necessary to operate the integration. Meta’s collection and use of information is governed by Meta’s own terms, policies, and privacy settings.
Legal and safety purposes
We may disclose information when we reasonably believe it is necessary to:
- Comply with a law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or legal process;
- Respond to a lawful government request;
- Investigate fraud, misuse, or security concerns;
- Enforce our agreements or policies; or
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of the Church, our users, or others.
If Church operations or responsibility for the App are reorganized or transferred, relevant information may be transferred subject to appropriate confidentiality and privacy protections.
We do not share information received from Meta with data brokers or use it to determine eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, housing, or similar purposes.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide the App and requested Church services;
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy;
- Meet legal, accounting, security, or recordkeeping obligations;
- Resolve disputes; and
- Enforce applicable agreements.
Backup copies may remain temporarily in secure systems until they are overwritten through normal backup processes.
5. Data Deletion Requests
You may request deletion of information associated with the App at any time.
To request deletion:
- Email info@malibupacific.church with the subject line “Meta App Data Deletion Request.”
- Include your name, the email address associated with your account, and enough information for us to identify the relevant account or records.
- Do not send your password, payment-card details, or other unnecessary sensitive information.
You may also remove the App through your Facebook or Meta account settings. Removing the App may prevent future access to your Meta information, but it may not automatically delete information previously provided to us. You should submit a deletion request using the procedure above if you want previously received information removed.
6. Your Choices and Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we maintain about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate information;
- Request deletion of personal information;
- Receive a portable copy of certain information;
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- Opt out of certain communications; and
- Appeal or complain about how a privacy request was handled.
To exercise an applicable right, contact us using the information in Section 13. We may need to verify your identity before completing the request. We will not discriminate against you for exercising an applicable privacy right.
7. Religious and Other Sensitive Information
Interactions with a church may reveal religious beliefs or other sensitive information. We use this information only for legitimate Church, pastoral, administrative, safety, or legal purposes and handle it with appropriate care.
Please understand that ordinary email and social-media communications may not be fully confidential. If you require confidential pastoral communication, contact the Church directly to arrange an appropriate communication method.
8. Cookies and Analytics
Our website or App may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, measure performance, prevent fraud, and understand how services are used.
Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling certain technologies may cause some features not to function properly.
If we use Meta Business Tools, such as the Meta Pixel, information may be transmitted to Meta in accordance with Meta’s terms and privacy policy. Where required, we will provide appropriate notice or obtain consent before using non-essential tracking technologies.
9. Information Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. These measures may include access controls, secure authentication, encryption where appropriate, staff or volunteer confidentiality practices, and vendor oversight.
No transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You provide information electronically at your own risk.
10. Children’s Privacy
The App is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information through the App from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.
Church ministries may collect information about children separately for registration, check-in, safety, or ministry purposes. Such information should be submitted by a parent or legal guardian and may be governed by additional notices or consent forms.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through the App without appropriate authorization, contact us so that we can review and, where appropriate, delete it.
11. Third-Party Services
The App may contain links to or integrate with websites and services operated by Meta or other third parties. We do not control those parties’ privacy or security practices. Their collection and use of information are governed by their own policies and agreements.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information processed by or on behalf of Malibu Pacific Church.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the App, our practices, Meta’s requirements, or applicable law. We will post the revised policy with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes may also be communicated through the App, our website, or another appropriate method.
Continued use of the App after an updated policy becomes effective constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy to the extent permitted by law.
13. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, privacy requests, and data-deletion requests may be directed to:
Malibu Pacific Church
3324 Malibu Canyon Road
Malibu, CA 90265
Email: info@malibupacific.church
Telephone: (310) 456-1611
Website: https://malibupacific.church
For a data-deletion request, use the email subject line: “Meta App Data Deletion Request.”
The address and contact details above match the church’s official contact page. Meta indicates that app data use, deletion, security, and privacy-policy compliance may be reviewed as part of its platform process