Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: 10/27/2025

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or interact with our services:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you voluntarily provide it through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or event registrations.
  • Usage Information: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and other technical data collected automatically.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
  • To send newsletters and updates about church events and activities
  • To improve our website and services
  • To communicate with you about church-related matters
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • When required by law or to comply with legal processes
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our members and visitors
  • With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting church business, provided they agree to keep information confidential

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Object to certain processing of your information

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Free Methodist Church of Bethlehem

4415 Glenwood Road

Brooklyn, NY 11203

Phone: (929) 343-9393

Email: methodistchurch1993@gmail.com