Effective Date: January 1, 2020
At COGOP, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information that you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, register for an account, or interact with us through other digital channels.
1. Information We Collect
When you create an account, register for events, or interact with our website, we collect personal information that you provide, which may include:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, and other details relevant to your profile.
- Account Information: Username, password, and other registration details.
- Voluntary Contributions: Donations, event registrations, and volunteer interests.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To create and maintain your account on our website.
- To send you updates, newsletters, and event invitations.
- To communicate with you regarding services, prayer requests, or church-related activities.
- To process donations, event registrations, and other interactions.
- To improve our website and services based on your feedback and preferences.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take the protection of your personal information seriously. We use a combination of physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes:
- Secure servers and encryption for sensitive information.
- Restricted access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of data transmission or storage can be 100% secure. By using our website, you acknowledge and accept these risks.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or delivering church services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to a subpoena or legal process.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic, remember user preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit some functionality of the website.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Delete: Request that we delete your account and personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or email communications at any time by following the “unsubscribe” link provided in our emails.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through Contact Us Page .
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us through through Contact Us Page.