Privacy Policy
New Heritage Baptist Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit www.newheritagebaptist.org (“the website”). By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
a. Personal Information
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (when provided via forms or registrations).
- Payment or donation details (if you make online contributions).
b. Non-Personal Information
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website.
c. Sensitive Information
- We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (e.g., religious beliefs, health data) unless explicitly provided by you for a specific purpose, such as prayer requests.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To provide information about our church, ministries, events, and resources.
- To process donations and send donation receipts.
- To respond to inquiries, prayer requests, or feedback submitted through the website.
- To improve the functionality and performance of the website.
- To send newsletters, updates, and event notifications (only with your consent).
3. How We Protect Your Information
We are committed to ensuring your information is secure. To prevent unauthorized access, we have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures, including:
- Data encryption for sensitive information.
- Secure servers for processing donations.
- Regular monitoring of the website for vulnerabilities and threats.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties, such as:
- Payment processors (for online donations).
- Service providers assisting with website hosting, analytics, or email communications.
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law.
All third parties handling your data are bound to strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
5. Use of Cookies and Analytics
a. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and remember your preferences. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.
b. Analytics
We use tools like [Google Analytics or similar services] to track website usage and improve our content. These tools collect non-personal data, such as pages visited and time spent on the website.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under data protection laws, including:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, where applicable.
- Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw your consent for us to contact you or process your data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@newheritagebaptist.org
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Once you leave our website, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them without parental consent. If we become aware of such data collection, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates the latest revision. Continued use of the website after changes are made signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
- Email: info@newheritagebaptist.org
- Phone: (+234) 702 504 5000
- Address: 17 Femi Adebule Street Igbobi Lagos 102216 Lagos, Nigeria
By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
