Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Christ Church values its supporters and respects their privacy. This Privacy Policy describes the information that is collected and how it is used.

Information is collected through direct mail and on the CHRIST CHURCH website to improve the online experience and to provide communications about Church events, programs and services.


As outlined in this policy, CHRIST CHURCH may share this information with its partners, and under certain circumstances, with third parties that provide services on its behalf or with whom CHRIST CHURCH has partnered for specific services. Use of CHRIST CHURCH’s website indicates acceptance and agreement of CHRIST CHURCH privacy practices, as outlined in this Privacy Policy and any other applicable terms.


Information is collected when a person registers on the website, makes a donation, places an order for tickets or merchandise, subscribes to a newsletter, responds to a survey or fills out a form.

Data collected may include name, email address, mailing address, phone number and credit card information (for financial transactions).

Information may be used in the following ways:

  • To share news and updates about events, programs and services
  • To improve customer service
  • To tailor the Church experience
  • To analyze trends and statistics
  • To protect the security and integrity of the website and the Church organization
  • To contact an individual for follow-up


Information may be shared with third-parties for the following reasons:

  • With service providers who help manage user information and perform services on the Church’s behalf such as gift acknowledgement, communications, etc. These service providers are not authorized to make any other use of this information.
  • With partner companies who may provide products, services or promotions
  • To comply with laws or regulations or in response to a valid subpoena, order or government request


Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

CHRIST CHURCH is in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), and does not knowingly collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. The website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.


Information Sharing

CHRIST CHURCH uses outside vendors to provide certain services, such as companies that process credit card transactions for CHRIST CHURCH. These third-party vendors will have access to the information needed to perform their functions, but may not use your information for any other purpose. On occasion, CHRIST CHURCH may exchange select member name and address information with other charitable or cultural non-profit organizations.

CHRIST CHURCH does not sell or share donor lists. We share aggregated demographic information with select partners, however this is not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person. Donors who supply CHRIST CHURCH with their postal address or email address may be contacted periodically for solicitation purposes and/or with information related to the Church’s activities.


Individuals may indicate the type and frequency of the communication they receive by requesting to be removed from select communications. Anyone may request to be permanently removed from the mailing list by contacting the Membership office via email. All requests to be removed from CHRIST CHURCH’s mailing list shall be honored.


Donor Confidentiality

CHRIST CHURCH will make every effort to maintain the wishes of any donor indicting that they prefer to make their gift anonymously. In such an instance, the donor’s preference will be updated in the database to indicate such and the individual will be listed in any communication made available to the public as ‘Anonymous’.


Disclaimer

Notwithstanding other provisions of this policy, CHRIST CHURCH may disclose personal information in special cases when we find it necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be violating this agreement or may be causing injury to or interference with CHRIST CHURCH, its constituents, or anyone else that could be harmed by such activities. CHRIST CHURCH reserves the right to disclose any information to law enforcement or other parties that the Church, in its sole discretion, believes is required or appropriate in order to comply with the law.


External Links

CHRIST CHURCH’s website may contain links to, or advertisements about, other websites. Other sites may also reference, advertise, or link to this site. CHRIST CHURCH does not endorse or sponsor other websites, is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these other websites, and expressly disclaims any statements or assertions made on such websites, and deny all liability associated with the use of, and the content on, such other websites and advertisements. Please be advised that the practices described in this Privacy Policy do not apply to information gathered through other websites. We encourage you to be aware of when you leave CHRIST CHURCH’s website and to read the privacy policies of each and every website that you visit.


Policy Changes

This Privacy Policy replaces all previous disclosures CHRIST CHURCH may have provided about information practices. CHRIST CHURCH reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy, and to apply any changes to information previously collected, as permitted by law. If there are material changes to this Privacy Policy or to CHRIST CHURCH’s information practices in the future, the policy changes will be posted on the website.



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