Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church Website (marthoma.in), MARTHOMIAN and
PRIESTS Mobile Application
Last Updated: March 2026
The Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church (“Church”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the
website marthoma.in and the Marthomian and Priests Mobile Application (collectively
referred to as the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect
user information when using our services. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to
the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
- INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name
Email address
Phone number
Address
User account information
This information is collected only when users voluntarily provide it.
1.2 AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED INFORMATION
When you use the website or applications, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Device information
Browser type
Usage data and analytics
This information helps us improve the functionality and performance of the Services.
2 HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION
The collected information may be used to:
To provide and maintain our Services
To communicate announcements and updates
To respond to user inquiries or support requests
To manage events, registrations, and church programs
To improve the website and mobile application
To ensure security and prevent misuse of the Services
To comply with legal obligations
We use the collected information solely for church administration and community services.
3 DATA SHARING
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Information may be shared only with:
Authorized church administrators, dioceses, and parishes
Trusted service providers who support our website or app operations
Authorities if required by law
Only authorized personnel with proper permissions can access such information.
3.1 SERVICE PROVIDERS
We may use trusted third-party service providers for:
Website hosting
Cloud infrastructure
App analytics
Email services
These providers are required to protect user data and use it only for the services they provide.
3.2 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Information shall be disclosed only if required
By law or government authorities
To comply with legal processes
To protect the rights and safety of the Church and its members
4 DATA SECURITY
We take appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect personal information,
including:
Secure servers and hosting infrastructure
Encrypted communication (HTTPS)
Access controls for administrators
Periodic security monitoring
While we strive to protect user information, no method of transmission over the internet is
completely secure.
5 USER ACCOUNTS AND AUTHENTICATION
Some features of the website and mobile application may require users to create an account.
Users are responsible for:
Maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials
Ensuring the accuracy of the information they provide
Informing administrators of unauthorized access
6 THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our website or mobile applications may include links to third-party services. We are not
responsible for the privacy practices of those services.
7 YOUR RIGHTS
Users may have the right to:
Access their personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain data
Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests can be submitted through the contact details below.
8 CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on the
website. Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly.
9 CONTACT US
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church
Mar Thoma Sabha Office,
SCS Campus, Thiruvalla, Kerala- 689101
Website: https://marthoma.in
Email: edp@marthoma.in
