Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 23, 2025
At First Southern Baptist Church, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information that you provide to us through our website www.fsbcgc.com. By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information when you visit our Site:
Personal Information: This includes information that you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other personal details when you fill out forms or contact us.
Non-Personal Information: This includes data automatically collected when you visit our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing activity. This information helps us improve the functionality and content of our Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To communicate with you about church events, services, news, and other relevant information.
To process donations, registrations, and other requests that you make through the Site.
To respond to your inquiries or requests for assistance.
To improve the functionality and user experience of the Site.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our right.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us manage and operate the Site, process donations, or send communications on our behalf. These providers are obligated to protect your information.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request from authorities.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technology
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These tools help us understand how visitors interact with our Site and provide relevant content and advertisements. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of the Site.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access, update, or delete your personal information that we hold.
Opt-out of receiving newsletters or promotional communications from us.
Request that we restrict or limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert email/contact information].
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites, including other religious organizations or community partners. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.
9. Mobile Policy
FSBCGC values you and we want to protect the information you give us which allows us to communicate with you. To that end we do not share data (including mobile opt-in data) with third parties for marketing or promotion purposes.
10. Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
