Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2024

New Jersey Evangelical Central Diocese (referred to as "we," "our," or "the Diocese") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at [www.njecd.org] (the "Website").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from our users:

Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit it through forms on the Website, such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide (e.g., signing up for newsletters, contacting us, or making donations).
Non-Personal Information: Information about your use of the Website that does not identify you personally, such as browser type, pages viewed, time spent on the Website, and referring website URLs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries or requests.
To provide updates about our services, events, or news.
To process donations and maintain accurate records.
To improve the content and functionality of our Website.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following situations:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Website or conduct activities on our behalf (e.g., processing payments, managing newsletters). These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a court order, subpoena, or legal process.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal information about your browsing behavior. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, which are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

Opt out of receiving communications from us.
Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
Request that we stop processing your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting to the Website, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: