SermonForge

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3/9/2026

1. Introduction

SermonForge ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our sermon transcription and content generation service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address and password when you create an account
  • Church Information: Church name and logo (optional)
  • Sermon Content: Audio files, video files, PDFs, or text that you upload for processing
  • Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe; we do not store credit card details

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data and analytics
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Process your sermon content and generate materials
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Send important service updates and notifications
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests

4. AI Processing

Your sermon content is processed using artificial intelligence to generate devotionals, discussion guides, and other materials. We use industry-leading AI services with strict data protection measures. Your content is:

  • Processed only to provide the requested service
  • Not used to train AI models
  • Not shared with third parties except as necessary for processing

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Data is stored in secure cloud infrastructure
  • Access controls and authentication protect your account
  • Regular security audits and monitoring

6. Data Sharing

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

  • Service Providers: Companies that help us operate (hosting, payment processing, AI services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Object: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, go to Settings > Privacy in your dashboard or contact us at info@getsermonforge.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we delete all your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the service.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: info@getsermonforge.com