Effective Date: January 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information about you through our website, https://bcimsm.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

A. Information You Provide Directly

This includes information you voluntarily submit to us, such as:

Contact Information: Your name and email address when you sign up for a newsletter, submit a prayer request, or contact us.

Content: Any messages, comments, or other content you post on our website.

B. Information Collected via Third-Party Authentication

If you choose to use social login services like Google or Facebook to authenticate or sign up for our website, we receive specific information from those third-party providers. This typically includes your name, your email address, and a unique user ID from the authentication provider.

We do not receive or store your password for any third-party service (Google, Facebook, etc.)

C. Information Collected Automatically (Usage Data)

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, which helps us improve our site. This may include:

1. Your IP address.
2. The type of browser and operating system you use.
3. The pages you view on our site.
4. The time and date of your visit.

We use cookies (small data files stored on your device) to collect this information. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of our site may not function properly as a result.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. To operate, maintain, and improve our website and its features.
2. To send you newsletters, updates, or other information you have requested.
3. To respond to your prayer requests, questions, or comments.
4. To analyze how our visitors use our website and make necessary adjustments.
5. For any other purpose with your consent.

3. How We Share Your Information

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

Legal Requirements: We will disclose your information where required to do so by law or subpoena or if we reasonably believe that such action is necessary to comply with the law and the reasonable requests of law enforcement.

4. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites, such as social media platforms or external ministries. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

5. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you believe we may have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this website, please contact us at:

bcimsm@gmail.com