Privacy Policy
Introduction
We care about your privacy online, so here is relevant information regarding privacy on our Website, www.valleybiblechurch.com, as owned and operated by Valley Bible Church (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
Our goal is to safeguard the privacy of all our visitors and users; to explain who we are and how and why we collect, store, use, and share personal information; and to explain your rights in relation to your personal information.
By using this Website, you agree to the following Privacy Policy. Please read this policy carefully before using this Website. This Policy applies to this Website and any sites, mobile apps, or products that display or link to this Policy.
No Use for Children
Our Website and any offerings or services on it are not intended for anyone under 13 years of age or anyone considered a child under their country’s laws. If you are under 13, you may not provide any personal information on this Website or use any of its interactive features without parental consent. If we learn that we have received personal information from a child without validated parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at contact@valleybiblechurch.com.
Note: Valley Bible Church does collect limited information about minors (ages 13 and under) for the purpose of children’s ministry registration, Vacation Bible School sign-ups, and similar church programs. This information is collected with parental or guardian consent and is used solely for the purpose of administering church programs and ensuring the safety of children in our care.
Personal Information We Collect and Use
We collect a variety of information from you when you visit our Website, make donations, register for events, or interact with us. By accepting this Privacy Policy, you specifically consent to our collection of the data described below, to our use of the data, to the processing of this data, and to our sharing of the data with third-party processors as needed for our legitimate organizational interests. The information we collect may include:
Personal Data
Personal Data is information that can be used to identify you specifically, including your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, or demographic information. You consent to giving us this information by providing it to us voluntarily on our Website. You provide some of this information when you register for events, sign up for email communications, submit prayer requests, register for classes, or make online donations.
Derivative Data
Derivative data is information that our servers automatically collect about you when you access our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, the dates and times that you access our Website, and the specific pages you view.
Financial Data
Financial data is data related to your payment method, such as credit card or bank transfer details. We collect financial data in order to process online donations and event registrations. We store limited financial data. Financial transactions are processed through our giving and CRM platform, SimpleChurch CRM, and you should review their Privacy Policy to determine how they use, disclose, and protect your financial data.
Communication Data
If you opt into email or text communications from Valley Bible Church (managed through SimpleChurch CRM), we collect your contact information for the purpose of sending church updates, event announcements, newsletters, and other church-related communications.
Social Networking Data
We may access personal information from social networking sites and apps, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or other platforms, which may include your name, username, location, email address, and any other public information linked to those accounts. If you do not want us to access this information, please go to the specific social networking site and change your relevant privacy settings.
Mobile Device Data
If you use our Website via a mobile device, we may collect information about your mobile device, including device ID, model and manufacturer, and location information.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like many websites, this site uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to track particular aspects of your visit. You may block most cookies by adjusting your browser settings as well as responding to any cookie-consent notices that may appear when you visit this site. Types of cookies we may use:
• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly, including security and accessibility features.
• Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the website to help us improve its performance (e.g., Squarespace Analytics).
• Functionality Cookies: Enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering language preferences.
How We Use Your Information
Your personal information allows us to communicate with you, provide church services and resources, and fulfill our mission. Specifically, we may use the information described above to:
• Process and acknowledge online donations
• Register you for events, classes, and church programs
• Correspond with you about church activities, updates, and prayer requests
• Send you newsletters, announcements, or other updates about Valley Bible Church (if you have opted in)
• Administer your account within SimpleChurch CRM
• Interact with you via social media
• Analyze trends to improve our Website and offerings
• Compile anonymous statistical data for our own use
• Assist law enforcement as necessary
• Prevent fraudulent activity on our Website
Why We Disclose Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in certain situations. In particular, we may share your data with third-party processors as needed to serve our legitimate organizational interests.
Third-Party Processing
We may disclose your information to third parties who assist us with various tasks, including donation processing (SimpleChurch CRM), website hosting (Squarespace), email delivery, and other administrative services.
By Law
We may share your data as required by law or to respond to legal process, including a subpoena, or as necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of others.
To Protect Our Organization
We may use your information to protect Valley Bible Church, including to investigate and remedy any violations of our rights or policies.
External Links
Our Website may include links to other websites not controlled by us, including ministry partners, denominational affiliates (EFCA, NEDA), and other organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party website and encourage you to read the policies of those sites before interacting with them.
SMS and Email Communications
Valley Bible Church may use SimpleChurch CRM to send you email and/or text communications if you have opted in. These may include church announcements, event reminders, prayer updates, giving confirmations, and other church-related messages.
If you wish to unsubscribe from receiving email communications, use the unsubscribe link provided in any email. If you wish to opt out of text messages, reply STOP to any message received. You may also contact us at contact@valleybiblechurch.com for assistance.
EEA/GDPR Users
This website is operated in the United States. If you are located in the EEA or elsewhere outside of the United States, please be aware that any information you provide will be transferred to the United States. By using this website, participating in any of its services, and/or providing your information, you consent to this transfer.
If you are covered by the General Data Protection Regulation, you have a number of rights, including the rights to: fair processing of information and transparency; access to your personal information; correction of mistakes; erasure in certain situations; and objecting to processing for direct marketing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@valleybiblechurch.com.
California Users’ Rights Under the CCPA
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) provides California consumers with certain rights regarding their personal information. As defined by the CCPA, we collect, or have collected in the past 12 months, the following categories of personal information:
• Identifiers (such as name, email address, postal address, phone number, IP address)
• Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute
• Internet or other electronic network activity information (such as browsing history, online behavior)
We do not “sell” personal information and have not sold any personal information in the past 12 months. If you are a California resident, you may have the right to know about, request deletion of, opt out of sale of, and exercise non-discrimination for your personal information. To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at contact@valleybiblechurch.com.
Nevada Users’ Rights
Residents of the State of Nevada have the right to opt out of the sale of certain pieces of their personal information to third parties. If you are a Nevada resident and would like to make such a request, please contact contact@valleybiblechurch.com.
Do Not Track Signals
Pursuant to California law, we hereby disclose that we do not currently honor Do Not Track signals issued by browsers or other third-party sources.
Legal Disclosures of Personal Information
We may process, store, and disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to: (1) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on us; (2) protect and defend our rights or property; or (3) act under exigent circumstances to protect the safety of the public or users of the site.
Severability
If any part of this Privacy Policy is deemed unlawful and/or unenforceable, all other provisions contained herein will remain in full force and effect.
Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with United States law. Any dispute arising out of or related to the information contained herein is subject to adjudication in the state of Connecticut.
Privacy Policy Modifications and Updates
We may update and modify this Privacy Policy at any time. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Your continued use of the Website serves as your acceptance of these updated terms.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@valleybiblechurch.com.