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Privacy Policy for United Methodist Stories

Last Updated: October 21, 2024

The privacy of your personal information is important to us. United Methodist Stories is committed to ensuring the confidentiality and security of the data you provide. This privacy policy outlines the types of information we collect and how it is used.

1. Information We Collect

To facilitate the recording and submission of oral histories, we collect the following information:

  • Names: The name of the interviewee and the individual submitting the recording is collected for archival purposes and to ensure proper attribution in the historical record.
  • Email Addresses: Your email address is collected to communicate with you regarding your submission and to provide a downloadable copy of your recording.
  • Audio Recordings: The personal oral history or interview you record through the app is submitted to the General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church for preservation in our official archives.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

  • To facilitate the submission of oral history recordings to the General Commission on Archives and History (GCAH) of The United Methodist Church for archival purposes.
  • To attribute the recording to the correct individual and ensure its proper preservation.
  • To send a downloadable copy of the recording to the user who submitted it.
  • To maintain records that help us organize and manage the archive.

We do not use your information for any tracking purposes, and it is not shared with third-party advertisers or used for marketing.

3. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. All recordings and personal information are securely stored and protected against unauthorized access. Only authorized personnel involved in the archival process have access to this data.

4. Data Retention

The names, email addresses, and audio recordings submitted through the app are retained as part of the permanent archival records maintained by the General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church. These records are preserved for historical purposes and may be made available for future research, in accordance with our archival policies.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to request a copy of the information you have submitted through the app, as well as to correct any inaccuracies in the data. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of your data, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If changes are made, we will notify users through the app and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the data we collect, please contact us at:

General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church
gcah@gcah.org
973-408-3189