Privacy Policy

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Membership registration details (name, date of birth, gender, contact information, photograph)
• Contact form submissions (name, email, phone number, message)
• Donation and contribution details
• Event registration information
• Prayer request submissions
• Newsletter subscription preferences
• Feedback and survey responses

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device type
• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Referring website or source
• Date and time of each visit

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Payment processor data (transaction confirmations, not card details)
• Social media profile information when you engage with us on social platforms
• Authentication provider data when you sign in through third-party services

3.1 Core Church Operations

• Processing and maintaining membership registrations
• Managing pastoral care and spiritual support
• Coordinating church events, programs, and activities
• Administering financial contributions and issuing receipts
• Maintaining attendance and participation records

3.2 Communication

• Sending church announcements, newsletters, and event invitations
• Responding to your inquiries and contact form submissions
• Sharing important updates about church services and activities
• Providing spiritual encouragement and pastoral communications

3.3 Website Improvement

• Analyzing website usage to improve user experience and content
• Ensuring the security and proper functioning of our website
• Identifying and resolving technical issues
• Developing new features and services based on user needs

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session management, authentication).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve content and navigation.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a more personalized experience.

4.2 Managing Cookies

• You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be alerted when a cookie is being set.
• Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
• We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.

5.1 When We May Share Information

• With the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) headquarters for denominational records and governance requirements.
• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering services — subject to confidentiality agreements.
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court orders, government requests).
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of our church, members, or the public.
• With your explicit consent for a specific purpose.

5.2 Third-Party Services

• Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
• We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.
• Payment processing is handled by secure, PCI-compliant third-party providers. We do not stored full credit card or bank details on our servers.

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
• Encrypted database storage with role-based access controls.
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Secure authentication mechanisms including password hashing and session management.
• Automated audit trails for all data modifications.
• Regular data backups in secure, encrypted storage.

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal retention requirements.
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing.
• Restriction: Request limitations on how we process your data.
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Where you have given consent, you may withdraw it at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

• Post the revised policy on this page with the updated effective date.
• Notify registered members through church announcements or email where appropriate.
• Obtain fresh consent where required for material changes to data processing.