Effective Date: January 29, 2024

1. Introduction

First AME Zion Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information, such as your name, address, email address, and phone number, when you voluntarily provide it to us, for example, when making a donation.

b. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information, such as browser type, IP address, and operating system, to enhance your experience on our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To process and acknowledge donations.
• To respond to inquiries and requests.
• To improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
• To send periodic emails and updates related to church activities and events.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties unless we provide you with advance notice. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our church activities, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

5. Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect the safety of your personal information. We use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online and restrict access to your personal information within our organization.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Choices

You may choose not to provide certain personal information, but this may limit your ability to engage in certain activities on the website.

8. Updates to Privacy Policy

First AME Zion Church reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. By continuing to use the website after any modifications, you agree to be bound by the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

First AME Zion Church 2159 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 Phone: 415-655-3886