Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [10/16/2024]
At Centenary United Methodist Church, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, www.centenaryunitedmethodistchurch.com.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you voluntarily provide through contact forms, newsletters, or event registrations.
- Non-Personal Information: We may collect data such as IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and other analytics to help us improve the user experience and functionality of our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website
- Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates related to our church services or events
- Improve our website’s functionality and user experience
- Comply with legal requirements
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us remember your preferences, track user behavior, and understand how visitors interact with our content. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect certain functionalities of the site.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- If required by law
- To trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services, provided they agree to keep this information confidential
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or any other structural change
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We cannot ensure the absolute security of any information you transmit to us.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Opt-out of any future communications
- Request that we limit the processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Centenary United Methodist Church
Email: [email protected]