Orange Avenue Baptist Church
Effective Date: February 27, 2025
1. Introduction
Orange Avenue Baptist Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, visitors, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or provide information to us.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
When you engage with our church, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including but not limited to:
• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Prayer requests
• Online giving and donation information
• Event registrations and volunteer sign-ups
• Communication preferences
b. Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may collect non-personal data through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs, including:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referral sources (e.g., search engines or social media)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
• To communicate with you regarding church events, services, and updates
• To process donations and provide giving statements
• To respond to prayer requests and inquiries
• To provide a personalized experience on our website
• To improve our website and ministry outreach
• To comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
• With your consent
• To trusted service providers (e.g., donation processors, email communication platforms) who assist in church operations
• When required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights of the church
5. Online Giving and Payment Security
When you donate online, your payment information is processed through a secure, third-party payment processor. We do not store or have direct access to your credit card or banking details.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some site features may not function properly without them.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure, so we encourage users to be cautious when sharing personal information.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms or external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
10. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections or updates to your information
• Opt out of email communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email/Phone Number].
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Orange Avenue Baptist Church
100 Cyclone Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34945
1-772-461-1225 Office: Ext. 1
info@oabaptistchurch.org