Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Introduction

Bethel Apostolic Church ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
  • Prayer requests and spiritual care information
  • Volunteer application information
  • Donation and giving information
  • Event registration information
  • Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referring website information
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and maintaining our services
  • Processing donations and managing giving records
  • Responding to prayer requests and providing spiritual care
  • Coordinating volunteer opportunities and ministry involvement
  • Sending newsletters, updates, and event notifications
  • Improving our website and services
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Protecting against fraud and abuse
Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: We may share your information when you give us explicit permission
  • Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Church community: With your permission, we may share prayer requests within our church community for prayer support
Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve our website functionality
  • Provide personalized content and experiences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out: Opt out of receiving communications from us
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email

privacy@bethelapostolic.ca

Phone

(416) 763-1231

Address

Bethel Apostolic Church
1831 Weston Rd
York, ON M9N 1X9

Additional Information

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website and services. It does not apply to information collected offline or through other means, unless otherwise specified.

For information about how we handle donations and financial information, please refer to our separate Donation Privacy Policy, available upon request.