Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to God's Family Choir ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for choir membership
• Register for events or concerts
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our website
• Make contributions or donations

This information may include:

• Name (first and last)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Address
• Profile photo
• Voice type and musical experience
• Emergency contact information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process membership applications
• Send event tickets and confirmations
• Communicate important updates and announcements
• Send newsletters and devotional content (with your consent)
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Maintain attendance and participation records

Sharing Your Information

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

• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information
• Service providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website and services (e.g., email service providers, payment processors)
• Legal compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Church community: Within our choir community for coordination purposes (e.g., member directory, event planning)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for processing (e.g., newsletter subscription)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, music streaming services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: