Parry Sound Seventh-day Adventist Church

Effective Date: March 13, 2025
 

1. Introduction
The Parry Sound Seventh-day Adventist Church ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected from our website visitors, members, and individuals who engage with our church activities. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.
 

2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in the following ways:

• When you sign up for Bible studies, church events, or other ministry activities

• When you contact us via email, phone, or our website

• When you make a donation or request resources from us

• Through cookies and other tracking technologies on our website

The types of personal information we collect may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us.
 

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected personal information for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you regarding Bible studies, church events, and other ministries

• To respond to inquiries and provide requested resources

• To process donations and issue tax receipts where applicable

• To improve our website and services

• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
   

4. Sharing of Personal Information
Your personal information will not be sold, rented, or shared with any third parties outside of our organization. We will only disclose your personal information under the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent

• When required by law or to comply with a legal process

• When necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our members and visitors
   

5. Security of Personal Information
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure data storage and restricted access to personal information by authorized personnel only.
 

6. Your Rights and Choices
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information

• Withdraw consent for communications at any time

• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or regulatory requirements

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
 

7. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies or other tracking technologies to improve user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
 

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in legal requirements or organizational practices. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last updated.
 

9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us:

Parry Sound Seventh-day Adventist Church
7 Miller Street, Parry Sound, ON, P2A 1S7
pastor@parrysoundadventist.org
705-751-2244

By using our website and providing your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.