Privacy Policy

Woodland Pastoral Charge ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our organization.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Fill out our contact form
• Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list
• Make a donation
• Register for events or programs
• Communicate with us via email, phone, or in person

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information (for donations)
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

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

• Browser type
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visit
• Referring website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Responding to your inquiries and requests
• Sending you newsletters, updates, and other communications (with your consent)
• Processing donations and issuing tax receipts
• Providing information about our programs and events
• Improving our website and services
• Fulfilling our charitable mission
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our activities, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our community members.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit some website functionality.

6. Third-Party Links

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 read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.

9. 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

11. Consent

By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.