Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 18, 2024
Faith Christian Worship Center is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information provided by our members, visitors, and online users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our church, both online and offline.
I. Information We Collect:
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Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you provide them voluntarily, for example, when you sign up for our newsletter, register for events, or make donations.
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Financial Information: When you make donations or payments to our church, we may collect financial information such as credit/debit card details or bank account information. This information is securely processed by trusted third-party payment processors and is not stored by us.
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Usage Information: We may collect non-personal information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing history. This information helps us improve our website and services.
II. How We Use Your Information:
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To Provide Services: We use the information you provide to fulfill your requests, such as sending newsletters, processing donations, or registering you for events.
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Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you about church-related activities, events, and updates.
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Improving Services: We analyze usage data to improve our website, services, and outreach efforts.
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Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations or enforce our church policies.
III. Disclosure of Information:
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a. Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering services on our behalf. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes specified by us.
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b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information in response to lawful requests by public authorities, such as to comply with subpoenas or other legal processes.
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c. Consent: We may share your information with third parties if we have obtained your consent to do so.
IV. Data Security:
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
V. Your Choices:
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. You may also choose to opt-out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the instructions provided in our communications or by contacting us directly.
VI. Children's Privacy:
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove the information promptly.
VII. Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on our website with the "Last Updated" date indicated at the top of the policy.
VIII. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at contact@faithcwc.org.
By using our website or providing us with your information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Thank you for entrusting Faith Christian Worship Center with your personal information.