Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 10, 2026

1. Data Controller

2. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we process personal data when you visit our church website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We do not directly collect personal data through forms, analytics, or tracking technologies. However, our website uses Cloudflare as a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and security service, which processes the following data:

• IP addresses - automatically collected when you visit our website
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Date and time of access

4. How We Collect Your Data

Personal data is collected automatically through Cloudflare's CDN when you access our website.

5. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your IP address and related technical data for the following purposes:

• Website delivery and performance - to serve content efficiently to our congregation and visitors
• Security protection - to protect against DDoS attacks, malicious traffic, and security threats

6. Third-Party Data Processors

7. International Data Transfers

Some data may be transferred to Cloudflare servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are protected by Cloudflare's certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Data Retention

Cloudflare retains IP address logs for a limited period necessary to provide CDN and security services. Specific retention periods are determined by Cloudflare's data retention policies.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access - request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification - request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure - request deletion of your data (subject to limitations)
• Right to restrict processing - request limitation of data processing
• Right to object - object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to data portability - receive your data in a structured format

10. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. You can contact your local data protection authority in your EU member state.

11. Cookies

Our church website does not set any cookies on your device. We do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or any other purpose. However, because we use Cloudflare for security and performance, they may place necessary security cookies to protect the website from threats.

12. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website contains links to external websites and services. We do not embed content from these services directly on our site; instead, we provide links that redirect you to their respective platforms. These include:

• PayPal - for processing donations
• Google Maps - for directions and location services
• Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for community engagement
• Blogspot - for our newsletter and updates

We provide clear disclaimers near these links to inform you that you are leaving our website. When you click these links, you will be directed to sites operated by third parties that have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: