Trinity Presbyterian Church Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 6, 2024
Introduction
Trinity Presbyterian Church is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information of our congregation, visitors, and website users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect your privacy.
By engaging with us—whether through our website, in person, or through our services—you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of personal information depending on how you interact with Trinity Presbyterian Church. The categories of personal information we may collect include:
• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact information.
• Donation and Financial Information: When you make a donation or contribute financially, we collect information such as your name, contact details, donation amount, and payment method.
• Event Registration: If you register for church events, classes, or activities, we may collect information such as your name, contact details, preferences, and any special accommodations needed.
• Online and Website Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage patterns (e.g., pages visited).
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:
• To communicate with you: We may use your contact information to provide updates on church services, events, and programs.
• To process donations and contributions: We use the financial information provided to process donations and provide receipts.
• To enhance your experience: We may use your data to personalize our communications and ensure our services are tailored to your needs.
• To improve our website and services: We analyze usage data to enhance the user experience and ensure our website is functioning effectively.
• To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information as required to comply with legal, regulatory, or tax-related requirements.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, and disclosure. This includes using secure servers, encryption for financial transactions, and access controls within our organization.
Despite our efforts, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
• Service Providers: We may share personal data with trusted third-party vendors or service providers who assist in running our website, processing donations, or managing communications.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., a subpoena or court order).
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of church assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner, but we will ensure that the privacy of your data is protected.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal and operational requirements.
• Opt-out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications or newsletters at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@trinity-pres.org.
6. Children's Privacy
Trinity Presbyterian Church does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.
7. SMS
SMS consent will not be shared with any third party and affiliates for marketing, nor will the phone numbers for SMS purposes.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Trinity Presbyterian Church
1106 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Carlos, CA 94070
650-593-8226
Contact@trinity-pres.org