Effective Date: 2nd November 2024
Revelation Church Bettendorf (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website https://revelationchurchbettendorf.org and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.
Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information about you, including:
a. Personal Data
- Identity Information: Includes your first name, last name, username or similar identifier, and title.
- Contact Information: Includes your email address, postal address, phone number, and any other similar information you provide through our contact form or communications with us.
b. Technical Data
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including details of your visits, pages viewed, and navigation paths.
- Device Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
c. Voluntary Information
We may collect additional information you voluntarily provide, such as prayer requests, ministry involvement, or other personal details when you engage with us through the website or in person.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in several ways:
- Direct interactions: You may provide us with your personal data by filling out forms on our website or by corresponding with us via email, phone, or other methods.
- Automated technologies: As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns.
- Third parties or publicly available sources: We may receive information about you if you use any third-party services associated with our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
a. To Provide and Improve Services
- Process and respond to your inquiries, requests, and submissions.
- Communicate with you about our services, events, or updates.
b. For Legal Compliance
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
c. To Enhance User Experience
- Personalize your experience on our website, such as providing content relevant to your interests.
d. For Marketing and Communication
- To provide you with newsletters, updates, and other communications that you opt to receive. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:
- Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to process your personal data.
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests and does not override your rights.
- Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal obligations.
5. Sharing Your Information
We will not share your personal data with third parties except in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our church operations, or serving our members.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to a court order or legal process, or to protect our rights and property.
6. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including any legal or reporting requirements. When we no longer need your personal data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Security of Your Data
We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from accidental loss, unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following data protection rights:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organization, or directly to you.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at revelationchurchbettendorf@gmail.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received personal data from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing any information.
11. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please check back periodically for updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us: