OAC EVANGELISM APP PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: September 2026

OAC (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the OAC Evangelism App mobile application. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account Information
When you register, we collect your name, email address, country, and optionally your church details. This information is used to create your personal profile and track your evangelism efforts.

1.2 Profile Photo
You may optionally upload a profile photo, which is stored on our server and displayed within the app.

1.3 Viewer Information
During a presentation, you may enter the names and email addresses of the people you are sharing with (“viewers”). This information is used to send follow-up emails on your behalf.

1.4 Presentation Statistics
We collect anonymised statistics about presentation outcomes (e.g., number of people reached, response categories, countries). This data helps us understand the impact of the G7 tool worldwide. No viewer personal information is included in these statistics.

1.5 Device Information
We collect your device’s Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) token and device type to deliver push notifications. This token is stored on our server and is used solely for sending notifications related to the OAC Evangelism App.

1.6 Bug Reports
If you submit a bug report (via a hidden feature in the app), we collect device model, operating system version, app version, and a screenshot. This is sent via email to our support team and is used solely for troubleshooting.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

– To create and manage your account
– To send follow-up emails to viewers on your behalf after a presentation
– To track and display your personal evangelism statistics
– To send push notifications about app updates, encouragement, and ministry news
– To improve the app based on aggregated usage patterns
– To diagnose and fix technical issues via bug reports

3. EMAILS SENT BY THE APP

The app sends follow-up emails to viewers after a presentation. These emails are sent from ___________________________ on your behalf. The presenter’s email address may be included as a CC so the viewer can reply. Email content is based on the viewer’s response during the presentation and is available in 54 languages.

If you are offline when an email is sent, it is queued locally on your device and sent automatically when you next go online (up to 10 emails). Queued emails are stored only on your device until sent.

4. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS

We use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to send push notifications. Your device token is registered with our server when you open the app. You can disable notifications at any time through your device’s system settings. We do not use notifications for advertising.

5. PERMISSIONS

The app requests the following permissions:
– Internet Access: Required to send emails, sync data, and receive notifications
– Push Notifications: To receive updates and encouragement from OAC
– Do Not Disturb: Optionally enabled during presentations to prevent interruptions. You are prompted before this is activated, and it is restored when the presentation ends.
– Wake Lock: Keeps the screen on during presentations so the video does not pause
– Vibrate: Provides haptic feedback on button taps during presentations

6. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

Your account data and presentation statistics are stored on our secure server. We use SSL encryption for all data transmission. Passwords are not stored in plain text. We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to outside parties.

Offline data (queued emails, country counts) is stored locally on your device using encrypted shared preferences and is deleted after successful transmission to our server.

7. DATA RETENTION

Your account data is retained for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at apps@oac.org.au

Viewer email addresses are used solely for the purpose of sending a single follow-up email and are not added to any mailing list.

8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

– Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google): Used for push notifications. Subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.
– Google Text-to-Speech: Used for automated narration in AUTO mode. Voice data is processed on-device; no audio is sent to external servers.

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The OAC Evangelism App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website at https://oac.org.au/app-privacy/ and reflected in the app.

11. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to request access to or deletion of your data, please contact us:

Email: apps@oac.org.au
Website: https://oac.org.au/