PRIVACY POLICY
A legal disclaimer
First Church of God-Rochester, NY ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in the following ways:
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Information You Provide Voluntarily: When you sign up for events, submit a donation, request information, or otherwise interact with us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details (for donations).
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Automatically Collected Information: We may collect certain information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns when you visit our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect to:
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Process donations and provide receipts;
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Communicate with you regarding church events, services, and updates;
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Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support;
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Improve our website and tailor our services;
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Comply with legal obligations.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include:
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Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for payment transactions;
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Restricted access to personal information within our organization;
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Regular security audits and updates to safeguard data.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except:
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Service Providers: We may share information with third-party providers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, and email communications. These providers are obligated to protect your information.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of First Church of God-Rochester or others.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Access, Correct, or Delete Your Information: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you, correct inaccuracies, or request deletion of your information by contacting us.
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Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving email communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to request deletion.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Contact Us
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
First Church of God - Rochester
334 Clarissa Street
Rochester, NY 14608
Call us: 585-232-1310
Fax us: 585-325-7095
Effective: September 1, 2024