Privacy Policy for Highland COC Bakersfield
Last Updated: September 1, 2026
Highland Church of Christ (“Highland,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Highland COC Bakersfield mobile application (“App”).
This Privacy Policy applies specifically to the Highland COC Bakersfield App and explains how information may be accessed, collected, used, shared, retained, and protected when you use the App and related services.
The Highland COC Bakersfield App is provided by Highland Church of Christ using technology and services supplied by Subsplash, Inc. Certain App features and information are therefore processed by Subsplash, Subsplash Wallet, LLC, and other service providers on behalf of Highland Church of Christ.
1. INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT
The information collected depends on which features of the App you choose to use.
Information You Provide
When using certain features, you may voluntarily provide information such as:
Account and Profile Information
If you create an account or profile through the App, information such as your name, email address, phone number, profile information, and login-related information may be collected and processed to create, authenticate, maintain, and support your account.
Subsplash services may create or maintain user profiles in connection with activities such as App accounts, giving, messaging, and event registration.
Giving and Payment Information
If you choose to make a donation or other financial transaction through the App, information necessary to process that transaction may be collected and processed through Subsplash Giving, which is operated by Subsplash Wallet, LLC, and applicable payment-processing providers.
This information may include:
Subsplash states that Subsplash Wallet operates its giving and related payment-processing services.
Device and Usage Information
The App and its service providers may automatically collect technical information necessary to operate, secure, analyze, or improve the App. This may include:
Communications, Groups, and Messaging
If you use messaging, groups, chat, or similar community features, information you provide through those features may be collected and processed to provide the service.
Depending on the feature, this may include:
Contact Information
Some App features may allow users to invite, contact, or communicate with others. If such a feature requests access to contacts on your device, access will be subject to the permissions provided through your device.
We do not use contact information obtained through App permissions for unrelated purposes.
Location Information
Certain App features may use location-related information if you choose to enable them.
If location access is requested, you may control that permission through your device settings. Location information will only be used to provide applicable App functionality or related services.
2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We and our service providers may use information collected through the App to:
3. HOW INFORMATION MAY BE SHARED
Information may be shared when necessary to operate the App and provide its features.
Subsplash
The Highland COC Bakersfield App is powered by services provided by Subsplash, Inc.
Subsplash may process information in connection with services including:
Subsplash Wallet and Payment Processors
If you use giving features, transaction-related information may be processed by Subsplash Wallet, LLC and applicable financial institutions or payment processors for purposes such as processing, securing, documenting, and completing transactions.
Other Service Providers
We may use additional vendors or service providers that support functions such as:
Legal and Safety Disclosures
Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:
4. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
The App may allow you to receive push notifications regarding:
5. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES
The App may contain links to websites, social-media platforms, videos, payment services, or other services operated by third parties.
When you leave the App or interact directly with a third-party service, that organization's privacy practices may apply.
Highland Church of Christ is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services that we do not control.
6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The Highland COC Bakersfield App contains church and religious content that may be appropriate for individuals and families of various ages. However, the App is not designed for the purpose of knowingly collecting personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
Certain church activities, registrations, or ministry functions may involve information relating to children when that information is voluntarily provided by a parent, guardian, or other authorized person.
If a parent or legal guardian believes that personal information relating to a child has been submitted improperly, the parent or guardian may contact Highland Church of Christ to request that the information be reviewed or deleted, subject to applicable legal or record-retention requirements.
7. DATA SECURITY
Highland Church of Christ and its service providers use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
When personal or sensitive user information is transmitted electronically, service providers may use encryption and other security technologies appropriate to the service.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. DATA RETENTION
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as otherwise required for legitimate administrative, financial, security, or legal purposes.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information.
For example, information may be retained as necessary to:
9. ACCOUNT AND DATA DELETION
User accounts associated with the Highland COC Bakersfield App are provided through Subsplash.
Only the individual user can delete their Subsplash account. Highland Church of Christ cannot delete a Subsplash user account on the user’s behalf.
Users may delete their account through their Subsplash account-management options. In the Highland COC Bakersfield App, users can access their profile, choose Edit your profile information, and select Delete Account at the bottom of the account-management page.
When a user deletes their account, access to associated features such as Messaging, Groups, Giving, and other account-based services may be affected. Certain records, particularly donation and transaction records, may continue to be retained as necessary for tax, accounting, security, legal, or regulatory purposes.
Users who need assistance locating the account-deletion controls may contact Highland Church of Christ or Subsplash for guidance, but Highland Church of Christ cannot perform the account deletion on the user's behalf.
10. YOUR CHOICES
Depending on the features you use, you may be able to:
11. DATA SAFETY INFORMATION
Highland Church of Christ intends for the disclosures in this Privacy Policy to be consistent with the information provided in the Highland COC Bakersfield App's Google Play Data safety section.
Because App features and the third-party services used by the App may change over time, we may periodically update both this Privacy Policy and our Google Play disclosures.
12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
Your continued use of the App after an updated Privacy Policy is posted is subject to the revised policy.
13. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, information maintained directly by Highland Church of Christ, or need assistance locating the account-management or deletion controls provided through Subsplash, please contact us. at:
Highland Church of Christ
10130 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
United States
Phone: (661) 589-9017
Email: secretary.highlandcoc@gmail.com
Highland Church of Christ (“Highland,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Highland COC Bakersfield mobile application (“App”).
This Privacy Policy applies specifically to the Highland COC Bakersfield App and explains how information may be accessed, collected, used, shared, retained, and protected when you use the App and related services.
The Highland COC Bakersfield App is provided by Highland Church of Christ using technology and services supplied by Subsplash, Inc. Certain App features and information are therefore processed by Subsplash, Subsplash Wallet, LLC, and other service providers on behalf of Highland Church of Christ.
1. INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT
The information collected depends on which features of the App you choose to use.
Information You Provide
When using certain features, you may voluntarily provide information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Account or profile information
- Mailing address
- Information submitted through forms or event registrations
- Messages or other communications
- Prayer requests or other information you choose to submit
- Donation or giving-related information
Account and Profile Information
If you create an account or profile through the App, information such as your name, email address, phone number, profile information, and login-related information may be collected and processed to create, authenticate, maintain, and support your account.
Subsplash services may create or maintain user profiles in connection with activities such as App accounts, giving, messaging, and event registration.
Giving and Payment Information
If you choose to make a donation or other financial transaction through the App, information necessary to process that transaction may be collected and processed through Subsplash Giving, which is operated by Subsplash Wallet, LLC, and applicable payment-processing providers.
This information may include:
- Name
- Contact information
- Donation amount
- Transaction information
- Billing information
- Payment-related information needed to complete the transaction
Subsplash states that Subsplash Wallet operates its giving and related payment-processing services.
Device and Usage Information
The App and its service providers may automatically collect technical information necessary to operate, secure, analyze, or improve the App. This may include:
- Device type
- Operating system
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- App version
- Device or application identifiers
- Diagnostic or crash information
- App interactions and usage
- Content viewed or accessed
- Notification-related information
Communications, Groups, and Messaging
If you use messaging, groups, chat, or similar community features, information you provide through those features may be collected and processed to provide the service.
Depending on the feature, this may include:
- Messages
- Group participation
- Profile information
- Communication preferences
- Information voluntarily shared with other group members
Contact Information
Some App features may allow users to invite, contact, or communicate with others. If such a feature requests access to contacts on your device, access will be subject to the permissions provided through your device.
We do not use contact information obtained through App permissions for unrelated purposes.
Location Information
Certain App features may use location-related information if you choose to enable them.
If location access is requested, you may control that permission through your device settings. Location information will only be used to provide applicable App functionality or related services.
2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We and our service providers may use information collected through the App to:
- Provide and operate the Highland COC Bakersfield App
- Deliver sermons, livestreams, videos, audio, Bible-study materials, announcements, and other church content
- Create and maintain user accounts
- Authenticate users
- Process donations and financial transactions
- Facilitate event registrations
- Provide groups, messaging, or communication features
- Respond to questions, requests, or communications
- Send notifications or other communications users have requested or enabled
- Maintain and improve App functionality
- Diagnose technical problems
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- Understand App usage and engagement
- Maintain appropriate administrative records
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
3. HOW INFORMATION MAY BE SHARED
Information may be shared when necessary to operate the App and provide its features.
Subsplash
The Highland COC Bakersfield App is powered by services provided by Subsplash, Inc.
Subsplash may process information in connection with services including:
- Mobile application hosting and functionality
- User accounts
- Media and livestream delivery
- Groups and messaging
- Notifications
- Event and form functionality
- Analytics and engagement information
- Other services enabled by Highland Church of Christ
Subsplash Wallet and Payment Processors
If you use giving features, transaction-related information may be processed by Subsplash Wallet, LLC and applicable financial institutions or payment processors for purposes such as processing, securing, documenting, and completing transactions.
Other Service Providers
We may use additional vendors or service providers that support functions such as:
- Hosting
- Security
- Analytics
- Communications
- Notifications
- Technical support
Legal and Safety Disclosures
Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:
- Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, subpoena, or court order
- Protect the rights or property of Highland Church of Christ
- Protect users or other persons from harm
- Investigate fraud, misuse, security incidents, or unlawful activity
- Enforce applicable agreements or policies
4. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
The App may allow you to receive push notifications regarding:
- Worship services
- Events
- Church announcements
- New media or content
- Ministry information
- Other church communications
5. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES
The App may contain links to websites, social-media platforms, videos, payment services, or other services operated by third parties.
When you leave the App or interact directly with a third-party service, that organization's privacy practices may apply.
Highland Church of Christ is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services that we do not control.
6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The Highland COC Bakersfield App contains church and religious content that may be appropriate for individuals and families of various ages. However, the App is not designed for the purpose of knowingly collecting personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
Certain church activities, registrations, or ministry functions may involve information relating to children when that information is voluntarily provided by a parent, guardian, or other authorized person.
If a parent or legal guardian believes that personal information relating to a child has been submitted improperly, the parent or guardian may contact Highland Church of Christ to request that the information be reviewed or deleted, subject to applicable legal or record-retention requirements.
7. DATA SECURITY
Highland Church of Christ and its service providers use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
When personal or sensitive user information is transmitted electronically, service providers may use encryption and other security technologies appropriate to the service.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. DATA RETENTION
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as otherwise required for legitimate administrative, financial, security, or legal purposes.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information.
For example, information may be retained as necessary to:
- Maintain an active user account
- Provide requested App functionality
- Maintain church administrative records
- Process and document financial transactions
- Maintain tax or accounting records
- Prevent fraud or abuse
- Resolve disputes
- Meet legal or regulatory requirements
9. ACCOUNT AND DATA DELETION
User accounts associated with the Highland COC Bakersfield App are provided through Subsplash.
Only the individual user can delete their Subsplash account. Highland Church of Christ cannot delete a Subsplash user account on the user’s behalf.
Users may delete their account through their Subsplash account-management options. In the Highland COC Bakersfield App, users can access their profile, choose Edit your profile information, and select Delete Account at the bottom of the account-management page.
When a user deletes their account, access to associated features such as Messaging, Groups, Giving, and other account-based services may be affected. Certain records, particularly donation and transaction records, may continue to be retained as necessary for tax, accounting, security, legal, or regulatory purposes.
Users who need assistance locating the account-deletion controls may contact Highland Church of Christ or Subsplash for guidance, but Highland Church of Christ cannot perform the account deletion on the user's behalf.
10. YOUR CHOICES
Depending on the features you use, you may be able to:
- Update certain account or profile information
- Disable push notifications
- Control App permissions through your mobile device
- Choose whether to provide optional information
- Leave messaging groups or other community features
- Request correction or deletion of information
- Delete your Subsplash account using the account-management controls provided through the App
11. DATA SAFETY INFORMATION
Highland Church of Christ intends for the disclosures in this Privacy Policy to be consistent with the information provided in the Highland COC Bakersfield App's Google Play Data safety section.
Because App features and the third-party services used by the App may change over time, we may periodically update both this Privacy Policy and our Google Play disclosures.
12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes to the Highland COC Bakersfield App
- Changes to the services we use
- Changes to our privacy practices
- Changes to applicable legal or regulatory requirements
Your continued use of the App after an updated Privacy Policy is posted is subject to the revised policy.
13. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, information maintained directly by Highland Church of Christ, or need assistance locating the account-management or deletion controls provided through Subsplash, please contact us. at:
Highland Church of Christ
10130 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
United States
Phone: (661) 589-9017
Email: secretary.highlandcoc@gmail.com