Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July, 1st, 2025

Shepherd’s Vine Christian Centre (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website https://shepherdsvine.org.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• Payment information (for donations or purchases)
• Other information submitted via forms

b. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal data such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Location data (if enabled)

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Communicate with you about church news, events, and updates
• Respond to inquiries or prayer requests
• Process donations and transactions
• Send newsletters (if subscribed)
• Improve user experience and website performance
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Third-party service providers (e.g., email and payment processors)
• Authorized staff or volunteers, for ministry purposes
• Legal authorities if required by law

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Analyze website traffic
• Remember user preferences

You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Unsubscribe from emails at any time
• Request access to or correction of your data
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)

To make a request, contact us at info@shepherdsvine.org.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted with a new effective date. Please review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Shepherd’s Vine Christian Centre
Email: info@shepherdsvine.org
Website: https://shepherdsvine.org