Privacy Policy for St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Website

Effective Date: August 5, 2024

Welcome to the website of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through various forms, including contact and registration forms powered by *BreezeCHMS. This information may include:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Payment information

b. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information automatically as you interact with our site, such as:

Browser type
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Referring/exit pages
Date/time stamps
Clickstream data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to your inquiries and requests
Provide information about church events, services, and news
Process donations and other payments through third-party services like Tithely and Venmo
Improve our website and services
Maintain our membership records

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as necessary to provide you with services or as required by law. We may share your information with:

Service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, such as BreezeCHMS
Payment processors like Tithely and Venmo to process your donations
Law enforcement or other governmental authorities if required by law

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. These include encryption, firewalls, and secure server hosting. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies

Our website may use “cookies” to enhance user experience. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the website may not function properly.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. Information about children is collected through submissions by parents. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy. We obtain additional email consent from parishioners during on-boarding for any additional communication or services.

9. Changes to Our Privacy
Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy sometimes. We will notify you about significant changes by placing a prominent notice on our website or by updating the effective date. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
2250 East Paris Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Email: privacy@stnicholasgr.com
Phone: (616) 954-2700

For more information, visit our website: https://stnicholasgr.com

Footnotes: * BreezeChMS – Our church management software.