Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 1, 2024
The Ark Covenant Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website located at https://theark-church.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website.
1. Who We Are
The Ark Covenant Church is committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring the protection of your personal information. Our website address is https://theark-church.org.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information directly from you when you interact with our website, including:
- Web Forms: Information submitted through contact forms, prayer request forms, event registrations, or other forms on our site. This data may include your name, email address, phone number, and any additional information you provide.
- Membership and Donations: Information collected for church membership, event participation, and donations, such as name, contact details, and payment information. Payment information is securely processed by third-party payment processors and is not stored on our servers.
3. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us analyze website traffic, remember preferences, and improve our services. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect some functionality of the site.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our site may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles from external websites. Embedded content behaves as if you have visited the external site, which may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those external websites for more information.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries or prayer requests.
- Process event registrations and donations.
- Communicate church updates, events, and other relevant information.
- Improve the functionality and content of our website.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- When required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
- When sharing with trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors) to perform functions on our behalf. These providers are bound to protect your data and use it only for the purpose it was shared.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
8. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request corrections to any inaccuracies in your data.
- Request the deletion of your personal data, except for information required to fulfill legal, administrative, or security obligations.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
The Ark Covenant Church
6225 Chesapeake Blvd.
Norfolk, Va 23513-2005
Email: admin@theark-church.org
Website: theark-church.org
This Privacy Policy is subject to updates. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.