Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Christ Episcopal Church Alameda (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your information is collected and used.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or engage with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Donation/payment information (processed through third-party providers)

• Event registrations and volunteer information

• Prayer requests or pastoral communications

b. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent on our website

c. Sensitive Information

In some cases, you may voluntarily share sensitive information (e.g., prayer requests, pastoral care details). We treat this information with heightened confidentiality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Communicate about services, events, and programs

• Process donations and provide receipts

• Respond to inquiries or prayer requests

• Coordinate volunteers and ministry activities

• Improve our website and user experience

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, email platforms, and website hosting providers

• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

• Ministry Operations: Limited sharing with staff or ministry leaders as needed

All third-party providers are expected to maintain appropriate privacy and security safeguards.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve site functionality

• Understand user behavior

• Enhance your browsing experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Your California Privacy Rights

Although nonprofit organizations are generally exempt from the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we strive to honor the spirit of California privacy protections.

California residents may request to:

• Know what personal information we collect

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions)

To make a request, contact us at office@christchurchalameda.org

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

9. Children’s Privacy

Our programs may involve children and youth; however:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental or guardian consent

• Any information collected is used solely for ministry and program participation

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Christ Episcopal Church Alameda

1700 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

office@christchurchalameda.org

(510) 523-7200

https://www.christchurchalameda.org/

13. Pastoral Confidentiality

We recognize that spiritual care often involves deeply personal information. Pastoral conversations, prayer requests, and care-related communications are treated with discretion and respect, and shared only when necessary for care or required by law.