Privacy Policy
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Online Privacy Policy
Effective Date:3/20/2025
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide while visiting our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: When you submit forms, register for events, sign up for newsletters, or make online donations, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details.
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Non-Personal Information: We may collect anonymous data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited to improve website performance and security.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
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To communicate with you regarding church events, services, and programs
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To process online donations and provide receipts
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To respond to inquiries and prayer requests
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To improve our website’s functionality and user experience
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To comply with legal obligations and protect our website from fraud or misuse
3. Donation Security
We take online donation security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your financial information.
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Secure Payment Processing: All donations are processed through a trusted third-party payment provider that uses encryption and secure payment gateways.
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Encryption & SSL: Our website uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect your personal and financial data during transmission.
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Limited Access: Only authorized personnel have access to financial records and donor information, and we do not store full payment details on our servers.
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Fraud Prevention: We monitor transactions for fraudulent activity and take steps to secure donor accounts.
If you suspect any unauthorized activity related to your donation, please contact us immediately at mtolivetbc@mtolivetrocny.com.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we encourage users to exercise caution when sharing information.
5. Sharing Your Information
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following situations:
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With service providers who assist in processing donations, website hosting, or email communication
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If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the church and its members
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie settings through your web browser preferences.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media platforms, donation processors). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
8. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have received such information, we will take steps to remove it.
9. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to the personal data we hold about you
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Opt out of email communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link
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Request deletion or correction of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
141 Adams Street