Matthew · Legal

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Matthew ("we," "our," or "us"). Matthew is an accounting application designed for churches and small businesses, accessible at matthew.finance. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website matthew.finance or use our application. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of Matthew.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Account registration details: name, email address, and password
  • Organisation or church name and type
  • Profile information you choose to add
  • Communications you send to us (e.g. support requests)

Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information: browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent in the app
  • Log data: error reports, timestamps, and referral URLs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

Information We Do Not Collect (at this time)

Matthew does not currently process payments or store sensitive financial credentials such as bank account numbers or credit card details. This policy will be updated before any such capability is introduced.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide, operate, and improve the Matthew application
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
  • Send administrative information such as updates, security alerts, and policy changes
  • Monitor and analyse usage to improve user experience
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

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

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Where required by law (including the EU General Data Protection Regulation and the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Contract performance: processing necessary to deliver the Matthew service you signed up for
  • Legitimate interests: improving our service, ensuring security, and communicating about your account
  • Legal obligation: complying with applicable laws and regulations
  • Consent: where you have given us specific, informed consent (e.g. marketing emails)

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at support@matthew.finance.

We may retain certain information for a limited period after account closure to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the application (e.g. hosting, analytics, email delivery), bound by confidentiality obligations
  • Legal requirements: where required by law, court order, or government authority
  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with prior notice to you
  • With your consent: in any other circumstance where you have given explicit consent

7. Cookies

Matthew uses cookies and similar technologies to operate our service and understand how users interact with the application. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of the Matthew application may not function properly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure: request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restriction: request that we limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@matthew.finance. We will respond within 30 days.

9. International Transfers

Matthew operates globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the Philippines and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

Matthew is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the effective date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, by emailing registered users. Your continued use of Matthew after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at: