Privacy Policy

Purpose

Mt. Charleston Church values your privacy and recognizes your right to control your personal information. Providing personal information to us is an act of trust, and we are committed to safeguarding your privacy. Unless you provide explicit consent otherwise, this Privacy Policy governs how Mt. Charleston Church collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected or submitted to Mt. Charleston Church, whether online or offline.

What Information Does Mt. Charleston Church Collect?

Mt. Charleston Church collects two types of information:

• Voluntary Information: Information you provide, such as registration details for events, membership information, or billing and shipping information.
• Automatically Collected Information: Information your device provides when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

We may combine information you provide with data from other sources to enhance our services and better meet your needs.

How Does Mt. Charleston Church Use Your Information?

Information you provide or that we collect through our website may be used for church-related purposes, such as event planning, communication, or improving our services. Mt. Charleston Church will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to commercial entities. We will not disclose your name, address, email, or phone number without your express consent, except when required by law or legal proceedings.

If you participate in public forums such as chat rooms or message boards, any information you share is considered public and is not protected by this Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies, and How Are They Used?

Cookies are small data files a website stores on your device to enhance your browsing experience, such as remembering your preferences. Cookies are an industry standard used by most websites.

Mt. Charleston Church may use cookies to:

• Analyze website usage to improve content and functionality.
• Support future personalized services, if offered.

You can configure your browser (e.g., Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to refuse cookies or notify you when a cookie is set. Note that disabling cookies may limit some website features. We do not use cookies to collect personal information before or after your visit to our website.

How Does Linking to Other Websites Affect My Privacy?

Our website may include links to third-party websites not owned or controlled by Mt. Charleston Church. These websites may use our logo but are not bound by this Privacy Policy. Mt. Charleston Church is not responsible for the privacy practices, data collection, or damages resulting from your use of third-party websites.

What Security Measures Protect My Information?

We prioritize the security of your information. Sensitive data, such as credit or debit card details, is transmitted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect it during transfer. We implement reasonable measures to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of your information.

How Does Mt. Charleston Church Protect Children’s Privacy?

Mt. Charleston Church encourages parents and guardians to supervise their children’s online activities. Children 13 years old or younger should not submit or post information on our website without parental or guardian consent. Unless otherwise stated during collection, we will not share personally identifiable information from users 13 or younger with third parties for any purpose.

For services requiring registration, users 13 or younger must provide a parent or guardian’s email address. We will notify the parent or guardian via email when a child registers for a service or feature. Parental consent requires an email from the parent or guardian confirming their awareness of the child’s website use. While we take steps to verify age, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of user-provided information and are not responsible for misrepresentations of age.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Mt. Charleston Church reserves the right to amend, update, or restate this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy, including the potential sharing of information with third parties as outlined.