Privacy Policy for Church Web Solutions
Effective Date:
10/28/2024

At Church Web Solutions, we prioritize the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, [Insert Website URL], or use our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

1. Information We Collect We collect information from you when you visit our website or use our services, including: Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, church/organization name, and other details you provide when filling out forms or contacting us. Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs. This data helps us analyze how visitors use our website and improve your experience. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of our site may not function properly without them.

2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect in the following ways: To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services. To respond to inquiries and communicate with you about your projects or our services. To improve our website and services by analyzing how users interact with it. To send you marketing and promotional communications, such as newsletters and updates, if you have opted in. To comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, or safety of Church Web Solutions, our users, or others.

3. How We Share Your Information We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations: Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting our website, processing payments, or managing email communications. Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as a subpoena or court order. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Security We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use physical, electronic, and administrative measures to safeguard your information. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Breach Notification In the event of a data breach that involves sensitive personal information as defined by Texas law, Church Web Solutions will notify affected individuals in accordance with the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act. Notifications will be provided promptly by email or other reasonable methods to ensure affected individuals are informed of: The nature of the information involved. Steps individuals can take to protect themselves from potential harm. Actions Church Web Solutions has taken to mitigate the breach.

6. Data Retention and Disposal Church Web Solutions retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We take appropriate measures to securely dispose of personal information when it is no longer needed, including shredding, erasing, or otherwise modifying the data to make it unreadable or undecipherable.

7. Your Rights and Choices Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections or updates to that information. Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly. Do Not Track: Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that lets you tell websites not to track your online activities. Our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals.

8. Links to Other Websites Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these websites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

11. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Church Web Solutions
Email: ralph.challans@churchwebsolutions.com