Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 25, 2025

At United Spiritual Baptist, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with Ontario’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, donation details, and payment information when you donate, purchase tickets, or contact us.
Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:

Process donations and ticket purchases.
Communicate event updates, newsletters, and church news.
Respond to inquiries or requests.
Improve our website and services.
Comply with legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data:

With trusted third-party service providers for donations, payments, or digital ticket processing.
When required by law or legal process.
To protect our legal rights and prevent fraud.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no system can guarantee complete security.

Your Rights
Under Ontario law and PIPEDA, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
Withdraw consent for certain uses of your data where applicable.
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

Retention of Data
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically.