Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Christ One's United ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, and protects information about you when you use our platform at christonesunited.org.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use our Platform, we collect: full name; email address; password (encrypted — we never store plain text passwords); church/faith affiliation and church address; faith affirmation response; business information (for business accounts); payment information (processed and stored by Stripe — we do not store full card details); and content you post including prayer requests, testimonials, referrals, job postings, event listings, Guild information, and messages.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent), device information, usage data, and cookies and similar tracking technologies.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We receive payment confirmation and subscription status from Stripe. We do not purchase or receive data from data brokers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: create and manage your account; process membership payments and subscriptions; display your business listing in our directory; facilitate referrals between members; match you with businesses from your church congregation; send transactional emails; send our weekly newsletter (with your consent); provide customer support; enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines; improve and develop the Platform; and comply with legal obligations.

3. Church Affiliation Data

We collect your church affiliation to help identify networking opportunities within your congregation, make personalized business recommendations, and connect members who share the same faith community. Your church affiliation is visible to other members in the directory. Where required by applicable law, we process your church affiliation and faith affirmation data on the basis of your explicit consent provided at registration.

4. Faith Affirmation Data

We collect and retain your response to the faith affirmation question to verify eligibility for platform membership, maintain the integrity of our faith-based community, and protect the Platform from misuse. This data is stored securely and is accessible only to Platform administrators.

5. How We Share Your Information

5.1 With Other Members

Your name appears on referrals, testimonials, prayer requests, and community posts. Business listing information is visible in the directory. Church affiliation is visible as part of directory filtering.

5.2 With Service Providers

We share information with Stripe (payment processing), Supabase (database and authentication), Vercel (hosting), and Resend (email delivery). All service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

5.5 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including encrypted passwords via Supabase Auth, HTTPS encryption for all data transmission, secure payment processing via Stripe, Row Level Security on our database, and limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

Account data is retained until account deletion plus 30 days. Payment records are retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance. Prayer requests and community content are retained until deleted by you or removed by administrators. Log data is retained for 90 days.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Access and Correction

You may access and update your account information at any time through your account settings.

8.2 Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account by contacting support@christonesunited.com. Upon deletion we will remove your personal information within 30 days, subject to legal retention requirements.

8.3 Newsletter Opt-Out

You may unsubscribe from our weekly newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email.

8.4 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act including: the right to know what personal information we collect; the right to delete personal information; the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information); the right to correct inaccurate personal information; the right to opt-out of the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising (we do not share personal information for this purpose); the right to limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information including church/faith affiliation and faith affirmation data; and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. To exercise these rights contact us at support@christonesunited.com.

8.5 European Residents (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, Christ One's United acts as the data controller with respect to your personal information. Subject to applicable law, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to, and port your personal information, as well as to withdraw consent and lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

We process your personal information on the following legal bases: performance of a contract (account management, payment processing, business listings, transactional emails); compliance with a legal obligation (payment records, legal holds); legitimate interests (security monitoring, fraud prevention, platform integrity); consent (weekly newsletter, church affiliation and faith affirmation data under Article 9(2)(a)).

We transfer personal information from the EEA and UK to the United States on the basis of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. A copy is available upon request at support@christonesunited.com.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze Platform usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

10. Children's Privacy

Christ One's United is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us at support@christonesunited.com and we will delete it promptly in accordance with COPPA.

11. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites including business websites listed in our directory. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email and by posting the updated policy on our Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

Christ One's United LLC
PO Box 90, Pine, CO 80470
Email: support@christonesunited.com
Website: christonesunited.org

Community Guidelines

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." — Matthew 5:16

Christ One's United is a private, faith-based community built on the love of Jesus Christ. These guidelines exist to protect the integrity, safety, and spiritual health of our community. Every member — individual and business alike — is expected to uphold these standards.

1. Faith and Conduct

1.1 Authentic Faith

Membership requires a genuine affirmation of faith in Jesus Christ. Creating an account under false pretenses is a violation of these Guidelines and our Terms of Service.

1.2 Christ-Centered Conduct

All interactions on the Platform should reflect Christian values including honesty and integrity, respect and kindness toward fellow members, grace in disagreement, and humility in self-promotion.

1.3 No Proselytizing for Other Religions

This Platform is exclusively for the Christian faith community. Content promoting other religions, heterodox or syncretistic movements, or belief systems inconsistent with biblical Christianity is not permitted.

2. Business Standards

2.1 Truthful Listings

Business listings must accurately represent your business. Exaggerating services, fabricating credentials, or misrepresenting your business in any way is prohibited.

2.2 Legitimate Businesses Only

Only legitimate, legally operating businesses may list on the Platform. Pyramid schemes, multi-level marketing recruitment, and fraudulent businesses are strictly prohibited.

2.3 Ethical Business Practices

Listed businesses are expected to conduct themselves with Christian integrity. Predatory pricing, deceptive practices, and exploitation of community members will result in listing removal.

2.4 Church Affiliation Honesty

The church affiliation listed on your business must be accurate. Falsely claiming a church affiliation to gain community trust is a serious violation.

3. Referrals

3.1 Good Faith Referrals Only

Only submit referrals for people who have genuinely expressed interest in a business's services. Fabricating referrals or submitting referrals without the knowledge of the person being referred is prohibited.

3.2 Accurate Information

Referral information must be accurate. Submitting false contact information or misleading need descriptions is prohibited.

3.3 Respect for Privacy

Never submit a referral containing sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary for the business to follow up.

4. Prayer Board

4.1 Sincerity

The Prayer Board is a sacred space. Only post genuine prayer requests. Using the Prayer Board for self-promotion, advertising, or any purpose other than sincere prayer requests is prohibited.

4.2 Respect for Others' Requests

Respond to prayer requests with encouragement and compassion. Critical, dismissive, or judgmental responses are not permitted.

4.3 Anonymity

Members who choose to post anonymously must be respected. Do not attempt to identify anonymous posters.

4.4 Prayer Request Confidentiality Notice

Prayer requests posted to the Platform are visible to all members. While we encourage members to treat prayer requests with care and discretion, Christ One's United cannot guarantee the confidentiality of content posted to the Prayer Board. Do not post information you are not comfortable sharing with all Platform members.

5. Testimonials

5.1 Genuine Experience Only

Testimonials must reflect genuine personal experience with the business. Do not write testimonials for businesses you have not personally used.

5.2 No Fake Reviews

Businesses may not solicit fake positive reviews or coordinate review campaigns. Businesses may not post testimonials about their own services.

5.3 Constructive Content

Testimonials should be constructive and encouraging. If you had a negative experience, we encourage you to contact the business directly before posting.

6. Job Board

6.1 Legitimate Opportunities Only

All job postings must represent genuine employment opportunities with real compensation (or clearly stated volunteer roles).

6.2 No Predatory Postings

Job postings that require upfront payments from applicants, promise unrealistic compensation, or are designed to harvest personal information are strictly prohibited.

6.3 Faith-Consistent Workplace

Job postings should be consistent with a faith-based community. Positions that require conduct contrary to Christian values are not appropriate for this Platform.

6.4 Accurate Descriptions

Job descriptions must accurately represent the position, compensation, and requirements.

7. Messaging

All messages between members must be respectful and professional. Do not send unsolicited bulk messages or promotional content. Harassment of any kind — including persistent unwanted contact — will result in immediate account suspension.

8. Guilds

Guild leaders are responsible for ensuring their Guild operates in accordance with these Guidelines. Guild invite codes are single-use and should only be shared with individuals who meet the Platform's faith requirements. Guilds used for commercial exploitation or activities inconsistent with Christian values are prohibited.

9. Prohibited Content

The following content is strictly prohibited on Christ One's United:

• Sexually explicit or suggestive content
• Content promoting violence or hatred
• Racist, discriminatory, or dehumanizing content
• Content mocking or disrespecting the Christian faith
• Political campaign content or partisan political messaging (content that discusses social, moral, or ethical issues from a biblical perspective is not prohibited solely because those issues are also subjects of political debate; this prohibition is directed at partisan electioneering, candidate endorsement, and political fundraising)
• Content promoting illegal activities
• Spam or repetitive commercial solicitation
• Personal attacks on other members
• Content that violates another person's privacy

10. Reporting

If you encounter content or conduct that violates these Guidelines: use the Report button available on job postings and other content, or contact us directly at support@christonesunited.com. All reports are reviewed by our administrative team and we will act promptly to address confirmed violations.

11. Enforcement

Violations of these Guidelines may result in content removal, warning notification, temporary account suspension, or permanent account termination. The severity of the response will be proportional to the nature of the violation.

12. Appeals

Members who believe an enforcement action was taken in error may appeal by contacting support@christonesunited.com within 30 days. Appeals are reviewed by our administrative team and decisions are final.

13. Updates

These Guidelines may be updated from time to time. Members will be notified of material changes via email.

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." — 1 Peter 4:8

Thank you for being part of Christ One's United. Together we build a community that honors God and serves one another well.

Questions? Contact us at support@christonesunited.com

Refund Policy

1. Overview

Christ One's United offers subscription-based membership for both individual and business members. This Refund Policy explains when refunds are available and how to request them.

2. Subscription Plans

Individual Membership

• Monthly Plan: $1.29 per month
• Annual Plan: $9.99 per year

Business Membership

• Monthly Plan: $29.99 per month
• Annual Plan: $239.99 per year

3. Monthly Subscriptions

3.1 Cancellation

You may cancel your monthly subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain full access to the Platform until the end of the period you have paid for.

3.2 Refunds

Monthly subscriptions are non-refundable for the current billing period. No partial refunds are issued for unused days in a billing period.

4. Annual Subscriptions

4.1 14-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

If you are not satisfied with your annual membership, you may request a full refund within 14 days of your initial purchase or annual renewal date. No questions asked, except that this guarantee does not apply where your account has been or is being suspended or terminated for violation of the Terms of Service or Community Guidelines.

4.2 After 14 Days

After the 14-day period, annual subscriptions are non-refundable. You will retain access to the Platform for the remainder of your annual term.

4.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your annual subscription at any time. Cancellation prevents automatic renewal at the end of your current annual term. You retain access through the end of your paid period.

5. Exceptions

We may issue refunds outside of the above policy at our discretion in the following circumstances:

• Technical issues on our part that prevented you from accessing the Platform for an extended period
• Billing errors (duplicate charges, incorrect amounts)
• Account termination by Christ One's United without cause

Where Christ One's United terminates a monthly subscriber's account without cause before the end of a paid billing period, we will issue a pro-rated refund for the unused portion of that period, notwithstanding Section 3.2's general rule that monthly subscriptions are non-refundable for the current billing period.

6. Non-Refundable Circumstances

Refunds will not be issued for: change of mind after the 14-day window on annual plans; violation of Terms of Service resulting in account suspension or termination; failure to use the Platform during the subscription period; or dissatisfaction with the size or content of the directory.

7. How to Request a Refund

1. Email support@christonesunited.com
2. Include your full name and the email address associated with your account
3. Describe the reason for your refund request
4. Include the date of your original purchase if known

We will respond to all refund requests within 5 business days. Approved refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 5-10 business days depending on your bank or card issuer.

If you initiate a chargeback or payment dispute with your bank or card issuer without first contacting us using the process above, we reserve the right to suspend your account pending resolution of the dispute.

8. Subscription Management

You can manage your subscription including cancellation through your account settings on the Platform or by contacting us at support@christonesunited.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Refund Policy at any time. Changes will be communicated to existing members via email with at least 30 days notice before taking effect.

10. Contact

Christ One's United LLC
PO Box 90, Pine, CO 80470
Email: support@christonesunited.com
Website: christonesunited.org