Effective Date: 01/27/2025
Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website holycross-aoc.org (the “Site”).
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined here, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information:
When you interact with our Site, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation information
- Event registration details
b. Non-Personal Information:
We may automatically collect non-personal information through the use of cookies and tracking technologies, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Referring/Exit pages
- Date and time of visits
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide information about church events, services, or programs
- To process donations or event registrations
- To improve our website and enhance user experience
- To send newsletters, updates, or other communications related to the church (you can opt out of these communications at any time)
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Site, process payments, or manage communications, provided that they are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they are providing to us.
We may also disclose personal information when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church, our users, or others.
4. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we cannot ensure the security of information you transmit to us.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, customize content, and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information
- Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to certain legal obligations)
- Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us directly.
7. External Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites, including other religious organizations or third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church
2828 Richmond St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 681-0341