Privacy Policy for Jesus House OC

Effective Date: [9/11/24]

At Jesus House OC (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you engage with our church through our website, mobile applications, events, services, or in-person interactions.

## 1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you when you participate in church activities, visit our website, or interact with us in various ways.

### a. Information You Provide Directly
- **Contact Information**: Such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or social media handles.
- **Spiritual and Demographic Information**: Information such as your age, gender, family details, interests, and spiritual journey (e.g., prayer requests, testimonies, or your participation in church ministries).
- **Event and Program Participation**: Information related to your registration or participation in events, services, small groups, volunteer programs, and mission activities.
- **Donation Information**: When you make a financial contribution, we may collect your payment details (such as credit card numbers or bank account information), donation amount, and donation history.
- **Children’s Ministry**: If you register your children for any of our ministries, such as Sunday School or youth programs, we may collect personal information about your child, such as their name, age, and any special needs or allergies.

### b. Information Automatically Collected
- **Device and Usage Information**: We may collect information about how you interact with our website and apps, such as IP addresses, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on our digital platforms.
- **Location Information**: With your consent, we may collect data related to your location to help provide personalized services or event recommendations.

### c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, understand user behavior, and improve our content. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for several purposes related to our church’s mission and services, including but not limited to:

- **Ministry and Spiritual Support**: To connect with you, provide spiritual guidance, and address your prayer requests or counseling needs.
- **Event and Program Management**: To facilitate your participation in church events, services, small groups, outreach programs, or volunteer opportunities.
- **Communication**: To send you church newsletters, updates on events, announcements, spiritual resources, or other relevant communications.
- **Donations and Financial Contributions**: To process donations, provide donation receipts, and manage church finances.
- **Church Operations**: To manage church membership, track attendance, and plan services or other community activities.
- **Legal Obligations**: To comply with applicable legal requirements and ensure the security and integrity of our church and its members.

## 3. Sharing of Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following ways:

- **Service Providers**: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, manage donations, facilitate church services, or support other activities of the church.
- **Ministry Teams and Volunteers**: Your information may be shared with ministry teams, group leaders, or volunteers who help organize events and provide spiritual support.
- **Legal Requirements**: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights and safety of the church or its members.

## 4. How We Protect Your Information
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption and secure servers. Only authorized personnel have access to your personal information, and we regularly review our practices to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.

While we strive to protect your information, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We encourage you to take precautions when sharing sensitive information.

## 5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

- **Access and Correction**: You can request access to your personal information and ask for corrections if any details are inaccurate.
- **Opt-Out of Communications**: You can opt out of receiving emails, newsletters, or other communications by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
- **Data Deletion**: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal or operational requirements.
- **Cookies**: You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when they are being used.

## 6. Children’s Privacy
Jesus House OC is committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

## 7. Third-Party Links
Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

## 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

## 9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:

- **Email**: [Jesushouseoc@gmail.com]
- **Phone**: [3107137951]
- **Mailing Address**: [8101 Slater Ave HB, CA 92647]

By using our website, participating in our events, or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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