Effective Date: January 1, 2025 

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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share information collected through our website ("Site") located at https://www.stmtts.org

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1. Information We Collect

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Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily, including but not limited to:

• Names

• Email addresses

• Phone numbers

• Mailing addresses

• Payment information

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Non-Personal Information: We may also collect technical data, such as:

• Browser type

• IP addresses

• Time zone settings

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How We Collect Information:

• Through online forms (e.g., contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, event registrations)

• Automatically via cookies and similar tracking technologies

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Information from Minors: Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

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2. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To communicate updates about events, services, and programs

• To process donations and provide receipts

• To improve the functionality of our website

• To provide personalized user experiences

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3. Information Sharing

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We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services, such as:

• Payment processors

• Email marketing and communications platforms

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These third parties are obligated to use your data only for the purposes specified by us and must keep your information confidential.

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4. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site performance. Types of cookies used include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior.

• Marketing Cookies: Enable us to provide tailored content and advertisements.

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Managing Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

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5. Data Security

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We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure servers

• Data encryption

• Limited access controls

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6. Your Rights

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You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you

• Request corrections to your personal data

• Request the deletion of your data

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

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7. Third-Party Links

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Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting third-party sites.

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8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top. Please review this policy periodically.

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9. Contact Information

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

Email: office@stmtts.org
Phone: 703-430-2121
Address: 201 E. Frederick Dr. Sterling, VA, 20164

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10. Compliance with Laws

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We comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including [specify relevant laws, e.g., GDPR, CCPA], to ensure your privacy rights are respected and protected.