NBCC 2025 Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2025
Last Updated: Feb. 12, 2025

New Beginnings Community Church (NBCC) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. 

This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.nbccbayarea.com (the "Site"), or information that we may collect from third-party websites that we may use for registration or donation purposes, including ccbchurch.com, pushpay.com, and mailchimp.com.

What type of information is collected?

We collect information from you when you register on our site, place an order, subscribe to our newsletter or fill out a form. When ordering or registering on our Site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your: name, e-mail address, mailing address or phone number. You may, however, visit our Site anonymously.

Information collected may include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other details you voluntarily provide (e.g., when signing up for newsletters, prayer requests, or event registrations).
• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and other analytical data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

Why is this information collected?

• To personalize your experience
  Your information helps us to better respond to your individual needs.
• To improve our website
  We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
• To process transactions
  Your information, whether public or private, will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company for any reason whatsoever, without your consent, other than for the express purpose of delivering the purchased product or service requested.
• To send periodic emails
  The email address you provide for order processing, may be used to send you information and updates pertaining to your order, in addition to receiving occasional company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. Note: If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.

How is this information used?

 We use the information to:

• Communicate with you regarding church events, gatherings/services, and ministries.
• Respond to your inquiries or prayer requests.
• Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
• Process donations and maintain financial records.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Information Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, we may share information with:

• Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website or conducting church activities.
• Law enforcement or governmental agencies if required by law or necessary to protect our rights and property.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some website features may not function properly as a result.

Third-Party Links We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. Our website may contain links to trusted third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting those websites.

Data Security We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance Because we value your privacy, we have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. We therefore will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent. Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including access, correction, and deletion requests. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@nbccbayarea.com. To make changes to your personal information, please contact info@nbccbayarea.com.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.

Changes to this Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. This policy was last modified on February 12, 2025.

Online Privacy Policy Only This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.

Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

New Beginnings Community Church
P.O. Box 51650
Palo Alto, CA 94303
info@nbccbayarea.com
650-690-2790

Your Consent By using our Site, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.