Privacy Policy | Spanish Baptist Church

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Spanish Baptist Church ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, members, and community participants. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our church programs and services. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or engage with our church:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when voluntarily provided through contact forms, event registrations, or prayer request submissions.
Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage patterns.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our church programs, services, and events.
To communicate with you about church activities, ministry updates, and community events.
To improve our website and ensure that content is presented in the most effective manner for you.
To maintain the safety and security of our website and church operations.
To comply with applicable legal obligations and regulations.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting church business, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Church Operations: Your information may be shared internally among church staff and volunteer leaders as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Cookies Policy

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as promptly as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, update, or delete your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Spanish Baptist Church
46 Denison Road East
Toronto, Ontario M9N 1B7
Canada

Phone: 416-966-9073
Email: SpanishBaptistchurchOntario@hotmail.com