Privacy Policy

Introduction

Believers Gathering Place ("BGP," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website bgpnc.com or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Submit a contact form
• Make a donation
• Register for events or services

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Process donations and maintain financial records
• Improve our website and services
• Send you information about events and activities
• Analyze website usage and trends
• Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. The information generated about your use of our website is transmitted to Google. This information is used to evaluate visitors' use of the website and compile statistical reports on website activity.

For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

FormSubmit

We use FormSubmit to process contact forms and newsletter subscriptions. Information submitted through forms is sent to our designated email addresses via FormSubmit's service.

Donation Platforms

We use third-party platforms including Tithe.ly, Givelify, CashApp, and Zelle to process donations. These platforms have their own privacy policies and handle payment information securely. We do not store your complete payment information on our servers.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Object: Object to processing of your personal information

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

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to Other Websites

Our website 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 any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

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