Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kingscross Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (www.kingscrosschurch.com.au) and interact with us.

By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you subscribe to newsletters, register for events, make donations, or contact us.
• Payment information when making donations (processed securely by third-party payment providers).
• Any information you submit via contact forms, prayer requests, or volunteer sign-ups.

b) Automatically Collected Information:

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites.
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6 for more details).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide church services, event registrations, and community engagement opportunities.
• Respond to inquiries, prayer requests, and feedback.
• Send newsletters, updates, and church announcements (you can opt out anytime).
• Process donations securely and provide tax receipts.
• Improve website functionality, security, and user experience.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except:

• Service Providers: Third-party services (such as payment processors, email providers, or website analytics) that help us operate the website.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the safety and rights of Kingscross Church or its members.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure, so we encourage you to take precautions when sharing personal data online.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Improve site functionality and personalize content.
• Analyze visitor behavior to enhance the user experience.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, donation platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites, so please review their privacy policies separately.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us, and we will remove it.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing communications.
• Request details on how your data is used.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@perthchurch.com

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of our site after updates means you accept the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: hello@perthchurch.com

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