Privacy Policy

Effective date: February 2, 2025

Introduction

Thank you for choosing or considering to be part of our community here at Berea Bible Church (referred to as "Berea," "we," "us," or "our" in this policy). We rely on information to conduct effective ministry and communicate with you, but we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. Unless you tell us otherwise, this policy governs the type of personal information Berea Bible Church collects from you, how we handle that information, and how we safeguard your privacy.

What Information Do We Collect?

Berea collects two types of information:

1. Voluntary Information: This includes data you provide when you register on our site, sign up for an event, provide directory information, request membership, fill out a form, or give online.

1. User Information: Automatically collected when you email us or visit our website, including your IP address, usage details, browser and device type, and data collected through cookies or web beacons. This information helps us maintain security, operate our site, provide services, and for internal analytics. We might combine this with information from other sources.

How Do We Use Your Information?

If you elect to provide us with your information while using the Website or Services, for example, by registering on our [Website/Service] or e-mailing us, etc., we may provide you with product and service related announcements or contact you regarding your member service requests. For example, all registered users receive a welcome e-mail to confirm their registration. These types of communications are necessary to serve you, respond to your concerns, and provide the high level of care that we strive to offer our members.

We may also use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us, including any Personal Information to: (i) provide you with the [Website/Service] and their contents, and any other information, materials or services that you request from us; (ii) fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it; (iii) give you notices about your account/subscription, including expiration and renewal notices; (iv) carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us, including for billing and collection; and (v) notify you when updates are available, and of changes to any materials or services we offer or provide through the Website and Services.

The usage information we collect helps us improve our Website and Services and deliver a better and more personalized experience by enabling us to estimate our audience size and usage patterns, store information about your preferences, customize our Website and Services according to your individual interests, speed up your searches, and recognize you when you use the Website or Services.

We use information we collect about your location to determine the extent our products and services are used through-out the world.

How Does Berea Protect the Online Privacy of Children?

We encourage all parents and guardians to supervise their children's online activities. Children under the age of 13 should not submit or post any information on Berea’s website without the consent of their parent or guardian. Since it's challenging for us to verify age, we cannot be held responsible for misrepresentations.

What Does Berea Do with the Collected Information?

Your information might be used for:

• Account creation and logon facilitation
• Transaction processing
• Responding to requests, inquiries, or improving our ministries and services
• Evaluating trends and needs
• Communications, including informational updates

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to commercial entities. Disclosure occurs only with your express consent or if legally required.

Public Forums, Chat Rooms, and Message Boards:

Please be aware that any information shared in these areas should be considered public and not protected.

Data Retention:

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Can I Control How Often Berea Contacts Me?

You can opt out of communications by contacting us via email, phone, or mail. If you have access to the church directory, you can also manage how your contact information appears by updating your profile preferences.

What Are "Cookies" and How Does Berea Use Them?

Cookies are small files that a website transfers to your computer for record-keeping. They help remember your login details, preferences, and assist in improving our website.

Opting Out:

To refuse cookies or be notified when receiving them, adjust your browser settings. Here’s how for common browsers:

• Microsoft Edge
• Google Chrome
• Safari
  

We do not use cookies to collect personal information before or after you leave our site, nor do we use third-party cookies except for website analytics.

Links to Other Sites:

Our site might link to websites not controlled by us. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We use Google Maps for better service. Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy 

Advertisements:

We do not partner with ad servers or host ads from third parties, only for Berea-sponsored events.

How Do We Protect Against Loss, Misuse, or Alteration of Information?

We use secure servers with SSL encryption for all personal and transaction data. Ensure you see "https://" and a padlock in your browser when entering sensitive information.

Payment Processing:

We use MyWell Ministry for online donations and payments. Financial details are encrypted and stored only on MyWell's secure servers, not ours.

Your Rights:

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact us at info@BereaBibleChurch.org to exercise these rights.

Data Breach Notification:

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users as soon as possible, detailing the nature of the breach and steps to protect themselves.

Policy Updates:

We may update this policy. Any changes will be posted here.

Contact for Privacy Concerns:

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact the church office at Info@BereaBibleChurch.org.

Your Affirmative Consent for Berea to Collect and Use Personally Identifiable Information:
By using our website, you consent to Berea’s Privacy Policy.

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