Effective Date: September 26, 2024

At New Testament Church Of God Barbados ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when visiting our website, https://www.newtestamentbarbados.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

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

a. Personal Information

When you interact with us through our website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address
• Other information you choose to provide when contacting us or subscribing to newsletters or updates.

b. Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, such as:

• Your IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited and duration on the site
• Referring websites or search engines

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal and non-personal information collected for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.
• To provide information about church events, services, and programs.
• To send newsletters and updates (if you have subscribed).
• To improve the content and functionality of our website.
• To comply with legal obligations.

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit our Site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit your ability to use some features of our Site.

4. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before sharing any personal information.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting information over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at executive@newtestamentbarbados.com so we can take appropriate action.

7. Your Rights

In accordance with applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at executive@newtestamentbarbados.com.

8. Retention of Personal Information

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

9. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

We process personal information in compliance with the applicable data protection laws of Barbados, including:

• Consent: Where you have provided your consent for us to process your personal information.
• Legitimate Interest: For purposes such as improving the functionality of our Site and communicating with you.
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process personal information by law.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Barbados. Any disputes arising from this policy will be resolved in accordance with the laws of Barbados.

11. Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

New Testament Church Of God Barbados
Email: executive@newtestamentbarbados.com
Phone: +1-246-426-1359
Website: https://www.newtestamentbarbados.com

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.