Atlantic Gospel Chapel – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 23, 2025
Atlantic Gospel Chapel (“AGC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, https://atlanticgospelchapel.com (the “Site”). It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and other applicable privacy laws.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Atlantic Gospel Chapel
104 E 13th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
Email: info@atlanticgospelchapel.com
1. Who We Are
Atlantic Gospel Chapel is a Christian brethren assembly located in Atlantic, Iowa, USA. As a faith-based organization, we collect and process personal data primarily for ministry, communication, community outreach, and operational purposes.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
a) Information You Provide to Us:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Prayer requests or messages
Donation information (amount, date, method)
Communication preferences
b) Information Automatically Collected:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device identifiers
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited and time spent
Cookies and similar technologies
c) Information from Third Parties:
Donation processing information (e.g., from payment processors)
Analytics data (e.g., from Google Analytics)
3. Legal Bases for Processing (for EU/UK Users)
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data.
Legitimate Interests: We process data to support our mission and operate the Site effectively.
Legal Obligation: We process data to comply with laws and regulations.
Contract: When necessary to perform a contract with you (e.g., donation receipts).
4. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and prayer requests
Send newsletters, announcements, or event updates (you may opt-out at any time)
Process and acknowledge donations
Improve the usability and functionality of our Site
Monitor and analyze Site performance and user engagement
Ensure security and protect against fraud or misuse
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Recognize repeat visitors
Understand how the Site is used
Improve user experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some Site features may not function correctly without cookies.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
Service providers: For website hosting, email distribution, donation processing, analytics, and security
Law enforcement or regulatory bodies: When required by applicable law or court order
Third parties with your consent: If you authorize us to share your data for specific purposes
All third parties are required to protect your personal data in accordance with this Policy and applicable laws.
7. Data Storage and Security
Your personal data is stored on secure servers in the United States. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including:
TLS encryption
Firewall protection
Access controls
Secure password policies
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and reporting requirements.
8. International Data Transfers
If you access the Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your data will be transferred to and stored in the United States, which may not offer the same level of protection as your country. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Policy.
9. Your Rights (Under GDPR and Similar Laws)
You may have the following rights:
Right to Access: Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements).
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact your local data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, email us at info@atlanticgospelchapel.com with the subject “Privacy Request.”
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Atlantic Gospel Chapel – Privacy Policy Effective Date: May 23, 2025
