Privacy Policy for Discover Church
At Discover Church ("we," "our," "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you voluntarily fill out a form provided by Discover Church. By submitting a form with any of the information parameters found below, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
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1. Information We Collect
When you voluntarily fill out a form, we may collect the following types of information:
1.1 **Personal Information:**
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Birthdate (if applicable)
1.2 **Demographic Information:**
- Age group
- Marital status
- Number of family members (if applicable)
1.3 **Other Information:**
- Prayer requests
- Interests or areas of service
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
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### 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide for the following purposes:
2.1 **To Communicate with You:**
- Responding to inquiries, prayer requests, or questions
- Providing updates about church activities, events, and opportunities
2.2 **To Improve Our Services:**
- Understanding your needs and preferences
- Enhancing your experience with Discover Church
2.3 **To Facilitate Participation:**
- Enabling your involvement in church events, ministries, or volunteer opportunities
2.4 **For Legal and Security Purposes:**
- Complying with applicable laws and regulations
- Protecting the rights, property, or safety of Discover Church and its members
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### 3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 **With Trusted Service Providers:**
- Vendors or contractors who assist us in operations (e.g., email services, database management) are required to protect your information.
3.2 **As Required by Law:**
- When disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect legal rights.
3.3 **Within Discover Church:**
- Sharing your information with church staff or leadership to better serve you.
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### 4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information, including:
4.1 **Data Encryption:**
- Encrypting sensitive information during transmission.
4.2 **Access Controls:**
- Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
4.3 **Regular Monitoring:**
- Monitoring our systems for vulnerabilities and regularly updating security practices.
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### 5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
5.1 **Access and Correction:**
- Request access to your personal information and correct any inaccuracies.
5.2 **Withdraw Consent:**
- Opt out of receiving communications or withdraw your consent for certain uses of your information.
5.3 **Data Deletion:**
- Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal or operational requirements.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
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### 6. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
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### 7. Third-Party Links
Our forms or communications may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their policies.
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### 8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website or other communication channels. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
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### 9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Discover Church
2800 N. Water Street Decatur, IL 62526---
By submitting a form to Discover Church, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.