Effective Date: 25th August, 2024
Testimony Tabernacle Church
Website: https://testimonytabernacle.com
Location: 10, 20 Lamb Ln, London E8 3PL, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 7511 088099
Email: info@testimonytabernacle.com

At Testimony Tabernacle Church, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members, website visitors, and donors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or communicate with us. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information, including:

• Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, address, telephone number, email address, and other details that you voluntarily provide when you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, register for events, submit prayer requests, or make donations.
• Non-Personal Identification Information: We may collect non-identifying information about your device, browsing actions, and usage patterns. This may include your IP address, browser type, time zone, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical data to help improve our website and user experience.
• Financial Information: If you make a donation or financial contribution, we collect payment details such as credit card numbers, billing addresses, and transaction records. Payment processing is handled by secure third-party services, and we do not store your complete payment information on our servers.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

• Directly From You: When you complete a contact form, register for an event, subscribe to a newsletter, submit a prayer request, or make a donation, we collect the information you provide directly.
• Automatically: We may collect certain information automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. These help us understand how you use the site and enhance your experience.
• Third Parties: We may receive information about you from third-party services such as payment processors or social media platforms if you engage with us through these channels.

3. How We Use Your Information

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

• To Provide Church Services: We use your information to communicate with you about church events, ministries, services, and resources, such as prayer meetings, Bible studies, and volunteer opportunities.
• To Process Donations: We collect and process payment information for tithes, offerings, and other financial contributions. Your payment information is encrypted and securely processed by third-party payment providers.
• To Improve Our Website and Services: We use data to understand how our website is accessed and used, allowing us to enhance user experience, resolve technical issues, and improve site functionality.
• To Send Marketing and Communications: With your consent, we may send you newsletters, event updates, or other communications about church activities and services. You can opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may process your personal data as necessary to comply with legal requirements, such as tax obligations, financial audits, or responding to legal claims.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your data under the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers that assist us in operating our website, processing donations, sending communications, or providing services on our behalf. These service providers are contractually bound to keep your information secure and confidential.
• To Comply with Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal processes.
• To Protect Our Rights and Safety: We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, or violations of our policies.

5. Security of Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, firewalls, and restricted access to personal data. While we strive to use the most effective security practices, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

As a user, you have the following rights under data protection law:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of your personal data processing, under certain conditions.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@testimonytabernacle.com or by calling +44 7511 088099. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small files placed on your device that allow us to recognize you and provide personalized features. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Retention of Your Information

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain and use your data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make updates, we will revise the effective date at the top of the policy and notify you of any significant changes either by email or by posting a notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

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

Testimony Tabernacle Church
Location: 10, 20 Lamb Ln, London E8 3PL, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 7511 088099
Email: info@testimonytabernacle.com