Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

At New Identity Christian Centre, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

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

• Submit contact forms or membership inquiries
• Register for events or services
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Make donations
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

This information may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other details relevant to the purpose for which you provided it.

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns. This includes:

• IP address and general location data
• Browser and device information
• Pages you visit on our website
• Time spent on those pages
• Referral sources

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect some of this information. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, personalizing, and improving our services
• Communicating with you, including responding to inquiries and sending newsletters
• Processing donations and maintaining appropriate financial records
• Organizing and managing church events and activities
• Analyzing website usage to improve user experience
• Complying with legal obligations

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When determining the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and applicable legal requirements.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate our website and services
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• With your consent or at your direction

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction or objection to our use of your information
• Data portability
• Withdrawal of consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not owned or controlled by New Identity Christian Centre. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

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. We will post the updated policy on our website and update the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to our Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us through the details provided on our Contact page.