Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025  |  Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Introduction

Weston Christian Fellowship Church ("we," "us," or "our"), a registered Canadian charity (CRA Registration No. 108203035RR0001), is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all individuals who interact with our organization, whether in person, by phone, by email, or through this website. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use that information, and the choices available to you regarding your personal data.

By using this website or providing your personal information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our website or submit personal information through our contact forms.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, and phone number, when you submit our contact form or communicate with us directly.
• Inquiry Information: The subject matter and content of messages you send to us, including prayer requests, questions, and volunteer inquiries.
• Usage Data: Anonymous data about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs. This information does not identify you personally.
• Cookies: Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand aggregate usage patterns. See the "Cookies" section below for more information.

We do not collect financial information, payment details, or any sensitive personal data such as health or government identification numbers.

How We Use Your Information

The personal information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• Responding to your inquiries, prayer requests, or messages in a timely manner
• Providing information about our programs, services, events, and ministry opportunities
• Improving our website and understanding how visitors interact with our content
• Complying with legal obligations as a registered Canadian charity
• Following up on volunteer interest or program participation requests

We will never use your personal information for commercial marketing purposes, and we do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to any third party without your explicit consent, except as required by law.

Information Sharing & Disclosure

Weston Christian Fellowship Church does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or communicating with you (e.g., email hosting providers). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may not use your information for any other purpose.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our members, or others.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your browser — to improve your browsing experience and gather anonymous analytics information. Cookies help us understand which pages are most visited and how we can improve our content to better serve our community.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of the website. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to gather anonymous data about site usage (e.g., Google Analytics). This data does not personally identify you.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for a period not exceeding 24 months, after which they are securely deleted.

Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect it against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

As an individual whose personal information we hold, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Withdraw consent to our use of your personal information at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time frame.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. These external sites are not operated by us, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable laws, or other factors. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: