Privacy Policy
Freedom Church Jersey (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with our website at freedomchurchjersey.com (the “Site”), in full compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all visitors, users, supporters, and members who interact with our Site. To that end, we implement rigorous data protection practices and ensure transparency, accountability, and user control over personal data, reflecting our privacy-first approach.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through freedomchurchjersey.com and related communications. Freedom Church Jersey is the data controller responsible for determining the purposes and methods of the processing of your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may process various categories of personal data, including:
A. Usage Data
Information about your interactions with our Site, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, session duration, and timestamps.
B. Account Data
Information provided when you register for an account, make a donation, or sign up for an event, including your name, postal address, email address, and phone number.
C. Profile Data
Information related to your interactions and preferences, including purchase history, service usage, ministry involvement, attendance records, and personalization settings.
D. Communication Data
Correspondence and feedback you provide through forms, support tickets, email submissions, or event sign-ups, including the content of your messages and our responses.
E. Technical Data
Device-related information such as device type, network settings, browser configuration, time zone, and system diagnostics.
F. Transaction Data
Payment and donation-related details, including transaction ID, amount, payment method, billing address, and delivery information (where applicable).
G. Preference Data
Marketing and communication preferences, consent records, and expressed interests in specific programs or services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We rely on the following legal bases under the GDPR and CCPA to process your personal data:
– Consent: Where you have voluntarily given clear and affirmative consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes.
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to fulfill a contract with you or to take preparatory steps before entering into a contract.
– Legitimate Interests: For communications, security, user experience improvements, event management, and other purposes not overridden by your fundamental rights.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required by applicable laws or regulatory obligations, including tax and financial reporting.
5. Your Rights
We uphold your rights under applicable data protection laws, including:
– Right of Access: To obtain confirmation of whether your data is being processed and to access it.
– Right of Rectification: To correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: To request the deletion of your personal data where criteria are met.
– Right to Restriction: To request that processing of your personal data be restricted under certain conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: To receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another service provider.
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We take appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
– Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
– Role-based access control with limited administrative privileges
– Regular security audits and system monitoring
– Automated and manual backup processes
– Staff training and data protection awareness
7. International Data Transfers
Wherever your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regulated regions, we utilize appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or equivalent mechanisms under CCPA, to ensure that your rights and freedoms are respected.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as is necessary for the purpose it was collected, including:
– Usage and Technical Data: Up to 12 months for analytics and diagnostics
– Account and Profile Data: As long as your account remains active and for a period of 6 years following account closure for legal obligations
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years in accordance with financial and tax regulations
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years after the date of last contact unless part of a continuing engagement
– Preference Data: Maintained until you withdraw consent or update your preferences
After these periods, we securely delete or anonymize your data, unless further retention is required by law.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on freedomchurchjersey.com to enhance your experience. Cookies may be categorized as follows:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core functionality, such as login and security
– Functional Cookies: Enhance usability and personalization features
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Site
– Performance Cookies: Measure website performance and diagnose issues
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
We provide you with control over cookie usage. When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner informs you of our use of cookies. Where legally required (e.g., under GDPR), we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by accessing our cookie consent portal, if available on the Site.
Under CCPA, California residents have the right to opt out of “sale” of personal information. We do not sell your personal data in any manner. Any sharing of data is conducted strictly under permitted disclosures described in this policy.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take prompt steps to delete such data.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technological developments, or legal obligations. We will notify you of any material revisions by updating the policy on freedomchurchjersey.com and, if necessary, through direct communication. Continued use of the Site following any changes indicates your acceptance of those modifications.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:
Freedom Church Jersey
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://freedomchurchjersey.com
We are committed to complying fully with privacy legislation and best practices. You are encouraged to reach out to us at any time with concerns about how your personal data is handled.