Inklings Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 12, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when creating an account, participating in groups, completing your profile, sharing content, or communicating with us.

Information may include:

• Name and profile information.
• Email address and contact information.
• Account credentials.
• Group participation information.
• Goals, reflections, discussion topics, notes, Lift Me Ups, comments, resources, and other content you submit.
• Communications sent through the platform.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, certain information may be collected automatically.

• Device and browser information.
• IP address and approximate location information.
• Usage statistics and activity logs.
• Pages viewed and features used.
• Technical diagnostic information.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service.
• Create and manage user accounts.
• Facilitate group participation and community engagement.
• Personalize user experiences.
• Provide customer support.
• Improve platform functionality and reliability.
• Communicate updates, announcements, and important notices.
• Protect the security and integrity of the Service.

4. Community Content, Visibility, and Confidentiality

Inklings is designed to facilitate meaningful discussion, encouragement, accountability, and personal growth within groups and communities.

Members may voluntarily share goals, reflections, life challenges, Lift Me Ups, prayer requests, meeting notes, discussion responses, resources, and other personal information through the Service.

Information you share within a group, meeting, discussion, or community feature may be visible to other authorized members of that group.

While Inklings encourages members to treat shared information with respect, discretion, and care, Inklings cannot guarantee that information disclosed within a group will remain confidential.

By participating in community features, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Other authorized members may view content you share.
• Members may remember, discuss, or act upon information voluntarily shared during meetings or discussions.
• Inklings cannot control how individual members use or disclose information shared with them.
• You should carefully consider what information you choose to share through the Service.

Inklings reserves the right to remove content that violates community standards, applicable laws, or the Terms of Use.

5. SMS, Email, and Notifications

If you provide contact information, Inklings may send:

• Account-related notifications.
• Password reset messages.
• Meeting reminders.
• Community announcements.
• Optional updates and engagement notifications.

You may manage notification preferences within your account settings when available.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences.
• Maintain secure login sessions.
• Analyze platform performance.
• Improve usability and functionality.

Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through browser settings.

7. Sharing of Information

Inklings does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Information may be shared only when reasonably necessary:

• With service providers that support operation of the Service.
• To comply with legal obligations or lawful requests.
• To protect the safety, rights, and security of users or the public.
• As part of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or business transfer.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain the integrity of community records.

Certain information may remain in backups or archives for a limited period after deletion.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access personal information we maintain about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of personal information.
• Object to certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent where applicable.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Inklings directly.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that information has been collected from a child without appropriate authorization, we will take steps to remove it.

12. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, resources, books, podcasts, videos, products, or services.

Inklings is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or Service features.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact Inklings through the contact information provided on the website.