Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 4, 2023

This Privacy Policy describes how we may treat your information that we have gathered from our websites, including bedfordalliance.church, my.bedfordalliance.church, and live.bedfordalliance.church (collectively, our “Websites”), and the services and tools related to the Websites (including, but not limited to, mobile and other software applications downloaded from the Websites or obtained elsewhere) (collectively, the “Services”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using any of our Websites or Services you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

Application of Our Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by the Websites or Services. It does not apply to information either collected by us offline or collected by unaffiliated websites or services. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy governs only information provided to and communicated from the Websites or Services directly and does not govern any other information or communications that may reference this Website, the Services or Bedford Alliance Church.

Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It

We collect several types of information from and about the users of our Websites and Services, including information by which you may be personally identified, such as your name, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number, credit card information or any other information the Websites and Services collect that is defined as personal or personally identifiable information under an applicable law or that may otherwise be used to identify you (collectively, your “Personal Information”). We also may automatically collect information as you navigate the Websites and use the Services, including information such as usage details, IP addresses and information collected through the use of “cookies.”

Information You Provide to Us.
When you visit our Websites and Services, you may be asked to provide Personal Information to register for a Bedford Alliance Church Account or participate in other activities. If you communicate with us by e-mail or otherwise complete online forms or surveys, any information provided in such communications may be collected as Personal Information.

Credit Card Information.
Unless you have a Bedford Alliance Church Account and have opted in for us to store your credit card information, we will not store full credit card numbers, credit expiration dates or CVV numbers. If you have not authorized us to store your credit card information, this info is sent directly to our processor and then the bank to complete the transaction. We do store other card information such as name, address, phone number and email address in order to assist with your transactions. We also use this data to provide users with a history of their giving transactions once logged into their Bedford Alliance Church Account.

Information We Collect Automatically.
When you download, access or use the Websites or Services, they may automatically collect usage details (including traffic data, location data, communication data and the resources you access and use through the Websites and Services) and device information (including IP address, operating system, browser type, & hardware ID).

The collection of information helps us to make your online experience with us more enjoyable, by allowing us to tailor your online experiences to you while using our Websites and Services.

Information Collection Technologies.
The technologies we use for automatic information collection may include cookies (including mobile cookies). Cookies are small files sent to and stored on the computer or device you use to access or use our Websites or Services. Cookies may be used to monitor use of our Websites or Services, customize content specific to your interests, ensure that you do not see the same information repeatedly, and store your user name and password (using encryption technology) so you do not have to re-enter it each time you access or use the Websites or Services. It may be possible to refuse to accept cookies by activating the appropriate setting on your computer or device. However, if you select this setting you may be unable to access certain portions of our Websites or Services.

Third Party Information Collection.
While we do not include any third party advertisements on our Website or in our Services, when you access or use our Websites and Services, or access their content, certain third parties, such as advertisers, analytics companies (e.g. Google Analytics), your mobile device manufacturer or your mobile service provider may use automatic information collection technologies to collect information about you, your computer or your device. We have no control over these third parties collection and use of your information. The information these third parties collect may be associated with your personal information or your online or mobile activities over time and across different websites, apps and other online services. Such third parties may use this information to provide you with interest-based (behavioral) advertising or other targeted content. We do not control these third parties’ tracking technologies or how they may be used. If you have any questions about an advertisement or other targeted content, you should contact the responsible provider directly.

How We Use Your Information

If you elect to provide us with your information while using the Websites or Services, (for example, by registering on our Websites and Services or e-mailing us), we may provide you with church and service related announcements concerning Bedford Alliance Church or contact you regarding your requests. For example, all registered users receive a welcome e-mail to confirm their registration.

We may also use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us, including any Personal Information to: (i) provide you with the Websites and Services and their contents, and any other information, materials or services that you request from us; (ii) fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it; (iii) give you notices about your Bedford Alliance Church Account; (iv) carry out our obligations and enforce our rights and (v) notify you when updates are available, and of changes to any materials or services we offer or provide through the Websites and Services. In addition, your personal contact information may be shared with Church staff and approved volunteers for internal Church purposes.

Your general contact information (for example, name, address, and phone number) and other optional information you may choose to provide (for example, email address, photo, and so forth) may be shared with Bedford Alliance Church staff and volunteers for internal Church purposes. Some of your information (Such as Groups information, meeting times, etc) may also be viewable on a limited and restricted basis on our Websites & Services, but only if you opt in to share it. You may opt out of sharing information or limit the optional information you share by modifying your profile settings on our Websites and Services when available.

Your financial information (for example, whether you give, how much you give, your preferred giving method) will not be shared with anyone other than the Bedford Alliance Church finance team. When you give in memory of a deceased individual, some of your information may be shared with that individual’s family members. After a funeral service, the family of the deceased will receive a letter with the total amount donated in their loved one’s name, the names of the individuals who gave on behalf of the deceased, and the donors’ addresses so they can send thank-you cards. If you would like to give on behalf of a deceased individual anonymously, please write “Anonymous” and the individual’s name on the check or cash envelope.

The usage information we collect helps us improve our Websites and Services and deliver a better and more personalized experience by enabling us to estimate our audience size and usage patterns, store information about your preferences, customize our Websites and Services according to your individual interests, speed up your searches, and recognize you when you use the Websites or Services.

Disclosure of Your Information.
We may disclose Personal Information to, among others, our affiliates, partners, contractors or trusted business providers, who either perform services on our behalf or assist Bedford Alliance Church. Examples include credit card processing companies and web hosting companies.

We also may share information you provide in combination with information from other users with third parties on an aggregate basis (“Aggregate Data”). Aggregate Data does not contain any information which can be used to identify or contact you. We will never provide your Personal Information to third parties for their use in marketing their products or services to you without your consent.

We will not intentionally share your Personal Information with third parties, except to:

  • interact with our affiliates, partners, contractors or trusted business providers with whom we have obligations of confidentiality with respect to your Personal Information;
  • comply with a valid legal inquiry or process such as a search warrant, subpoena, statute, court order or government request;
  • protect a physical or property threat to you, to others or to the Websites and Services;
  • respond to a breach or attempted breach of the security of our Websites and Services;
  • defend or assert our legal rights;
  • enforce our Terms of Use.

Your Choices About Our Collection.
We strive to provide you with choices regarding the personal information you provide to us.

  • You may choose to not provide us with information requested in your profile.
  • You may opt-out of receiving future marketing communications from us by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing e-mail communication you receive from us or by contacting us and requesting to be unsubscribed.
  • You may also set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.

Third Party Links

Our Websites and Services may contain links to or from other third party websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to the information we collect on our Websites and Services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of other websites and services you link to or access through our Websites or otherwise visit.

Individuals Under the Age of 13

The Websites and Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at hello@bedfordalliance.church.

Updating or Deleting Your Information

You can review and change your personal information by signing into your Bedford Alliance Church Account and visiting your profile. You may also review, change, correct or delete your Personal Information, or request that we delete/deactivate your Bedford Alliance Church Account by contacting us at hello@bedfordalliance.church. Should you opt to delete/deactivate your account, we will remove as much of your information as is possible, other than what is required of us by law, such as the history of donations you made to us. We will maintain this information pursuant to our then-current document retention policies, which are derived from IRS regulations.

Security

We implement reasonable measures designed to protect your personal information from accidental loss or unauthorized access, use, alteration or disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We cannot warrant the security of your information, and your use of our Websites and Services is at your own risk. Remember, the safety and security of your information also depends on you. We urge you to protect your user information and password and to be careful about giving out information in public areas of the Websites or Services, which may be viewed by other users of the Websites or Services.

Changes to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may change from time to time and your continued use our Websites or Services after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes. So, please check this policy periodically for updates.

Let Us Know How We Are Doing

We have taken great measures to ensure that your visit to our Websites and Services are a positive experience and that your privacy is constantly respected. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about our privacy practices, please let us know.