Privacy Policy
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church – Facebook Live Stream App
Last updated: March 6, 2026
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website stnicholasjoliet.org and uses a Facebook integration application to enable live streaming of church services and events.
This Privacy Policy describes how information is handled in connection with the Facebook Live Stream App used to broadcast services and events.
Information We Collect
The Facebook Live Stream App used by St. Nicholas Orthodox Church does not collect, store, or process personal information from users of the website or Facebook viewers.
The application only interacts with Facebook in order to:
• Publish live video streams to the church’s Facebook page
• Allow church administrators to manage live broadcasts
No personal data from viewers is accessed, stored, or retained by the application.
Facebook Data
When live streams are broadcast, Facebook may collect information according to its own policies. This may include viewer interactions such as:
• Comments
• Reactions
• View counts
This information is handled directly by Facebook and is subject to the Facebook Privacy Policy, which can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church does not control how Facebook processes this information.
Use of Information
Because the application does not collect personal data, no user information is used, sold, shared, or stored by the app.
The application exists solely to facilitate the broadcasting of live church services.
Data Storage
The Facebook Live Stream App does not maintain a database or store personal information related to viewers or website visitors.
Third-Party Services
Live streaming functionality relies on services provided by Facebook. Any information collected through Facebook is governed by Facebook’s privacy policies and terms.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church