Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Church of Pentecost – Poland ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website coppoland.org.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our contact form or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Register for events or services
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website and search terms used
• Language preferences

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

3.2 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookie preferences through:

• Our cookie consent banner (appears on your first visit)
• Your browser settings (disable or delete cookies)
• Browser extensions for cookie management

Note: Rejecting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
• To send church updates, newsletters, and event notifications (with consent)
• To improve our website's functionality and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To maintain the security and integrity of our website
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., accepting cookies, subscribing to newsletters)
• Legitimate Interest: For website security, fraud prevention, and improving our services
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill requests you make to us
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

6. Google Analytics

With your consent, we use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

Data collected by Google Analytics includes:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type and browser information
• Traffic sources and referral websites

Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website (e.g., Google Analytics, hosting providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Church Community: Within our church organization for ministry-related purposes (with your consent)

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Retention periods vary based on the type of data:

• Contact Form Submissions: 2 years from last contact
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Cookie Consent: Stored locally until you clear browser data
• Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us:

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Displaying a notice on our website homepage
• Sending an email notification (if you are subscribed to our communications)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Your Consent

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.