Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3/15/2015

At Church of God and Saints of Christ Tabernacle #1 Boston, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (www.cgscb.com) (the "Site") and make donations. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1 Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our website:

2. Personal Information

When you make a donation or sign up for updates, we may collect personal information such as:

Name
Address
Email address
Phone number
Payment information (e.g., credit card details)
Donation amount

3. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Referring URLs
Pages visited
Time spent on the website

This information is used to improve the user experience on our Site.

4. How We Use Your Information

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

Processing and completing donations.
Sending you receipts for your donations.
Sending newsletters, updates, and event information (if you have opted-in).
Responding to your inquiries or requests.
Improving the functionality and content of our website.
Complying with legal obligations.

5. Payment Information

All donations made through our website are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your payment card information on our servers. Payment processors are responsible for handling your payment details securely. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for further information.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, improve the functionality of the site, and analyze website traffic.

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the site.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We use industry-standard encryption (e.g., SSL/TLS) to secure payment transactions on our website. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as payment processors and email marketing platforms, to process donations and communicate with you. These third-party services may have access to your personal information as necessary to perform their functions, but they are not permitted to use your information for any other purposes.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal restrictions).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at churchofsaintsinboston@gmail.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:

Church of God and Saints of Christ Tabernacle #1 Boston
106 Crawford St, Dorchester MA, 02121
Email: churchofsaintsinboston@gmail.com