Effective Date: July 2025
Olivet Baptist Church
Website: olivet.online
At Olivet Baptist Church, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information through our website:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and any additional information you voluntarily provide through forms, such as prayer requests, contact forms, event registrations, or newsletter sign-ups.
- Email Subscriptions: When you sign up for our weekly newsletter, your email address is collected via Google Forms or other integrated services.
- Usage Data: We may collect limited, non-personal information about how visitors use the website, such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to inquiries and prayer requests
- Send our weekly email newsletter and occasional ministry updates
- Communicate about upcoming events or service opportunities
- Improve our website content and functionality
- Comply with legal requirements, where applicable
3. Use of Google Forms
We use Google Forms to collect sign-ups, contact submissions, and other user-input data. Information submitted through these forms is stored securely within our church’s Google Workspace and is accessible only to authorized church staff or ministry leaders.
Google’s privacy practices apply to their services. You can learn more at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
4. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites or resources, including but not limited to YouTube videos, Bible reading tools, or event registration platforms. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies and we do not control or assume responsibility for their content or data practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit through external links on our pages.
5. Email Communication
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive email communications from Olivet Baptist Church. You can opt out at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails, or by contacting us directly.
We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with any third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Data Protection & Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your information, including secure storage of data collected through forms and limiting access to authorized church personnel. However, no online method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
8. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
To make a request or ask a question about your data, please contact us at:
- 📧 info@olivet.online
- 📍 55 Ivan Street, Meaford, ON, N4L 1C8
- 📞 519-538-2020
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be posted on this page, with the effective date noted at the top.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.