Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 1, 2024

Friendship Baptist Church ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [Insert Website URL] (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

(a) Personal Information You Provide to Us

When you interact with our Site, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information (for donations or purchases).

(b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may collect information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing activity. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4 below).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process donations or purchases.
To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or sending church updates.
To provide information about church services, events, or ministries.
To improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

3. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website or provide services on our behalf, such as processing payments or managing email communications.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information when required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from government authorities.
Protection: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Friendship Baptist Church, our users, or others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit the Site. We use cookies to:

Improve the functionality of the Site.
Understand how users interact with our Site.
Personalize your experience by remembering preferences.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

5. Data Security

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

6. Your Data Rights

You may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions required by law.
Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at fbcorf@gmail.com

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible. Parents or guardians who believe that their child has provided us with personal information should contact us at fbcorf@gmail.com

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These sites are governed by their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. 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 to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date at the top will indicate when the policy was last updated. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Friendship Baptist Church
3834 E. Princess Anne Road

Norfolk, Virginia 23502

Phone: 757-855-6535
Email: fbcorf@gmail.com