SAM Agbamuche Global Ministries International
SGMI Digital Library & Church App
Effective Date: April 17, 2026 | Last Updated: April 17, 2026
Privacy Policy
SAM Agbamuche Global Ministries International ("SGMI", "we", "us", or "our") operates the SGMI mobile application and website (sgmionline.org). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Name, email address, and phone number (provided during registration)
- Profile photo (optional)
- Church branch and department preferences
- Authentication data from Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In (if used)
Usage Information
- Content you access (sermons, audio, devotionals, books)
- Watch credits earned and redeemed
- Prayer requests and testimonies you submit
- Comments and reactions on content
- Giving and subscription transaction history
Device Information
- Device type, operating system, and app version
- Push notification tokens (for sending you alerts)
- IP address and general location (for analytics only)
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide our services: deliver sermons, devotionals, books, music, and live streams
- Personalize your experience: show relevant content based on your branch and preferences
- Process payments: handle book purchases, subscriptions, and donations via Paystack
- Send notifications: alert you about live services, announcements, and prayer reminders
- Improve our app: analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix issues
- Facilitate community: enable prayer requests, testimonies, and member connections
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- All data transmission is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS
- Passwords are hashed using bcrypt (we never store plain text passwords)
- Payment processing is handled by PCI-compliant Paystack — we never see your card numbers
- Access to user data is restricted to authorized administrators
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data stored in our system
- Update your profile information at any time via the app
- Delete your account by contacting us (all associated data will be removed)
- Opt out of push notifications via the app settings
- Disconnect linked accounts (Google, YouTube) at any time
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., transaction records).
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via the app or email. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us: