Privacy Policy for Piney Grove Bible Fellowship

Effective Date: March 7th, 2025

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At Piney Grove Bible Fellowship ("we", "our", "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://www.pgbfswansboro.org ("the Site") hosted on Wix, use our services, or engage with us through online activities, including contact forms, event registrations, or conference ticket purchases.

By using the Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our Site:

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• Personal Identification Information: This includes your first and last name, phone number, email address, physical address, and payment information (credit card details) when you purchase conference tickets or make donations.

• Web Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track and analyze traffic on our website. This allows us to understand how visitors interact with our Site, which helps improve our content and services.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These help us remember your preferences, analyze trends, and improve our website functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To process and manage event contact forms submitted, ticket purchases, donations, and registrations.

• To respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.

• To send you updates regarding our events, services, or any other information you have opted in to receive.

• To improve our website's content and functionality based on user preferences.

• To protect the security of our Site and prevent unauthorized access.

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3. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. This includes:

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• Secure encryption of sensitive information (such as credit card details) during transactions.

• Regular security updates to our website hosted on Wix.

• Restricting access to your personal information to only authorized personnel who need it to perform their job.

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However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your personal information in the following situations:

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• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers, such as payment processors, to facilitate event ticket purchases, process payments, and improve our services.

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics collects information about your usage of our website. This information helps us improve our Site and is subject to Google's privacy practices, which can be reviewed at Google Privacy Policy.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

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5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

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• Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to and correction of the personal information we hold about you.

• Opt-out: You may opt-out of receiving promotional emails or newsletters by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails.

• Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the Site.

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6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you request the deletion of your personal information, we will comply, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

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7. International Transfers

Our website is hosted on Wix, which operates globally. By using the Site, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer and processing of your personal information in countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States, where Wix and Google may process your data.

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8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

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9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Piney Grove Bible Fellowship
212 Piney Grove Baptist Church Rd.
Swansboro, NC 28584
churchpineygrovebaptist212@gmail.com
910-326-3427

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