Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out our contact form (name, email address, phone number, message)
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Register for church events or programs
• Submit prayer requests

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
• Date and time of access

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and prayer requests
• To send church announcements, event notifications, and spiritual content
• To improve our website's functionality and user experience
• To maintain website security and prevent abuse
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To comply with legal obligations

We will never use your personal information for commercial advertising or sell it to marketers.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, small text files stored on your device, to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality such as page navigation and session management.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how to improve our content.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings such as Bible reading preferences and font size selections.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted hosting and technology providers who assist in operating our website, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our members, or others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure data transmission using encryption where available
• Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security assessments of our website

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions and prayer requests are reviewed and may be deleted after the matter has been addressed.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time by contacting us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: