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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [5/2/26]
Last Updated: [5/2/26]

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes the types of information collected by The Holy Trinity of Divine Church (“Church,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), how such information is used, disclosed, and protected, and the rights of individuals regarding their personal information. This Policy applies to our website located at https://www.holytrinityofdivinechurch.org/ (“Website”), which is operated in accordance with applicable California law, including the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA). 

By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Definitions

  • “Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being reasonably associated with a particular individual or household.

  • “California Resident” means a natural person who is a resident of the State of California as defined by applicable California law.

2. Categories of Personal Information Collected

We collect the following categories of Personal Information when voluntarily submitted via our forms:

  • Identifiers (e.g., name, telephone number, email address)

  • Characteristics of protected classification (e.g., date of birth)

We do not collect payment information, social security numbers, precise geolocation, biometric information, or other categories of “sensitive personal information” as defined under California law. 

3. Sources of Personal Information

Personal Information is collected directly from you when you voluntarily provide it via contact forms, registration forms, or other interactive features on the Website. We do not collect Personal Information from other sources without your notice or consent.

4. Purpose(s) for Collection and Use

We collect and use Personal Information for the following legitimate purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and communications

  • To provide information about worship services, events, ministries, activities, and other church-related functions

  • To maintain internal records and administer church operations

  • To send newsletters or communications that you request

We do not use Personal Information for commercial marketing or sell Personal Information to third parties. If Personal Information has been shared or sold in the preceding 12 months (not typical for us), it will be described in this Policy. 

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to support essential functionality and improve user experience. Cookies may include:

  • Essential cookies required for core Website services

  • Analytics cookies to understand Website usage (e.g., page visits or session duration)

You may disable cookies via your browser settings; however, this may affect the functionality of certain Website features.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell or share your Personal Information for commercial purposes. Personal Information may be disclosed only to:

  • Service providers under contract to assist us in operating the Website or performing church-related functions, provided they are bound to confidentiality;

  • Comply with legal obligations, law enforcement requests, or other legal processes;

  • Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

7. Your California Privacy Rights

California law provided certain rights to California Residents subject to verification and exceptions, including:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of Personal Information we have collected.

  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of Personal Information we maintain, subject to certain legal exceptions.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11 below. We will respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable law.

Note: The CCPA/CPRA applies primarily to for-profit businesses that meet specific criteria. As a church, we believe the scope of those laws may not apply in the same manner; however, we adopt these consumer-friendly disclosures to reflect best practices under California law. 

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Minors

We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children or individuals under the age of 21. If you become aware that we have collected such information without consent, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information.

10. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top reflects the date of the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your Personal Information, contact:

Holy Trinity of Divine Church
505-A River St. Santa Cruz, CA
Email: holytrinityofdivinechurch@gmail.com
Phone: (831) 295 - 2178

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