🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

First Baptist Church Morrisville ("FBCM", "we", "our" or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our online services.

By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Register for an account on our website
• Submit a prayer request
• Contact us through our website
• Sign up for newsletters or communications
• Participate in church activities or events

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
• Date of birth and family information
• Account credentials (email and password)
• Prayer requests and personal testimonies
• Photographs submitted for church directories or events

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and general location (city/region level)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our website and services
• Process your account registration and manage your membership
• Communicate with you about church events, news, and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and prayer requests
• Send birthday and anniversary greetings to members
• Create church directories for member use
• Improve our website and services
• Ensure the security of our website

4. Information Sharing

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

• Within our church community: Member directories and contact information may be shared with other registered members for fellowship purposes.
• Prayer requests: If you submit a prayer request marked as public, it may be visible to other members of our prayer community.
• Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., email services, hosting).
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our church and members.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data (passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text)
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls limiting who can view member information

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information through your account profile.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Changes to This Policy

FBCM may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: office@fbcmorrisville.net
• Phone: (919) 467-0238
• Address: 209 Church Street, Morrisville, NC 27560