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Trinity United Church of Christ
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 1, 2024
This Privacy Policy describes how Trinity United Church of Christ Gettysburg ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use our website (the "Website") and, in particular, when you donate through our online portal.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information when you use the Website, including:
- Donation Information: When you make a donation through our website, we collect the following information:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email Address
- Address
- City
- State
- Zip Code
- Phone Number (optional)
- IP Address
- Last 4 digits of your credit card number
- Transaction ID from Authorize.Net API response
- Any notes or comments you leave with your donation
- Usage Data: We may collect information about your activity on the Website, such as the pages you visit, the time you spend on those pages, and the links you click. This information is collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process your donations and send you confirmation receipts.
- Send you updates and information about our church, including upcoming events and ministry opportunities.
- Respond to your inquiries and requests.
- Analyze how the Website is used to improve our services.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Data Storage and Security
We take steps to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We store your donation information on our secure servers and use industry-standard security measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
Cookies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies on our Website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. We use cookies to:
- Improve the user experience on our Website
- Analyze how the Website is used
- Collect information about your activity on the Website, such as the pages you visit, the time you spend on those pages, and the links you click
We do not use cookies to collect any personal information about you, such as your name, email address, or credit card number. Any information that is collected through cookies is anonymous.
You can control the use of cookies on your computer or mobile device through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, and be notified when new cookies are being set. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our Website may not work properly.
Payment Processing
We use Authorize.Net to process your credit card donations. Authorize.Net has its own privacy policy, which you can review here: https://www.authorize.net/about-us/dpa.html. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers. We only store the last 4 digits of your credit card number for reference purposes.
Your Choices
You can opt out of receiving email updates from us by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send you. You can also contact us at tuccgburg@gmail.com to request that we delete your information from our records.
Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [your email address]. We will delete any such information from our records.
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 the Website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Trinity United Church of Christ
60 E. High Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
tuccgburg@gmail.com