Privacy Policy
College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church
Address: 6910 University Dr, Lacombe AB T4L 1Z9, Canada
Contact: [email protected]
Last updated: October 1st, 2025
1. Introduction
College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, visitors, and online users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you interact with us in person, through our website (chsda.ca), or by other means.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information you provide
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., through contact forms, prayer requests, event registrations, or donations).
- Information shared in connection with volunteering, ministry activities, or church membership.
- Technical / website information
- Basic, non-identifying information about how visitors use our website (e.g., pages visited, device type, browser type).
- We do not use invasive tracking technologies or place non-essential cookies without consent.
- Donations and financial transactions
- If you make donations, we may collect necessary payment details through secure, third-party providers (e.g., Adventist Giving). We do not store full payment card information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information only for purposes related to church ministry and operations, such as:
- Responding to inquiries or prayer requests.
- Communicating about events, programs, or volunteer opportunities.
- Maintaining membership records.
- Processing donations and issuing tax receipts.
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only in limited circumstances:
- With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., online giving platforms, newsletter/email services) who assist with church functions.
- When required by law, regulation, or court order.
- With your consent, for specific purposes (e.g., publishing your contact details in a church directory).
5. Data Storage and Security
- Personal information is stored securely and accessed only by authorized church staff or volunteers who need it for ministry purposes.
- We take reasonable measures to safeguard data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
6. Your Privacy Choices
- You may opt out of receiving non-essential communications at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
- You may request access to your personal information, corrections, or deletion where permitted by law.
7. Children’s Privacy
We are mindful of protecting children’s personal information. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents or guardians may request removal of their child’s information by contacting us.
8. Website Analytics & Cookies
- Our website may use simple, privacy-friendly analytics tools to understand website usage.
- We do not use invasive tracking or advertising cookies.
- Essential cookies (if any) are used only for website functionality and do not require consent.
9. External Links
Our website may link to third-party sites (e.g., denominational resources, external ministries). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised “last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please contact:
College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church
6910 University Dr
Lacombe AB T4L 1Z9
Canada
