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Effective Date: 5th May 2025
Karen African Gospel Church (“Karen AGC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, karenagc.org.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
When you voluntarily submit forms on our website, including contact forms, prayer requests, event registrations, donations, newsletters, or membership inquiries, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Physical address (if provided)
- Church or ministry affiliation
- Any additional information you choose to provide
b) Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Referral sources
- Cookies and tracking data
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected to:
- Respond to inquiries or prayer requests
- Process donations or event registrations
- Send church updates, newsletters, and ministry announcements
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
- Support pastoral care and community engagement
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance site functionality
- Analyze website traffic
- Remember user preferences
- Improve user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services for:
- Payment processing
- Email marketing
- Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Embedded media (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Instagram)
These third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies. Karen AGC is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
We may share your information only when necessary:
- With service providers assisting church operations
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect church members, visitors, or the public
- In ministry partnerships where consent has been given
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
Karen AGC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If such information is identified, we will take steps to remove it.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent for communications
- Request data portability where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
9. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of those websites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Karen African Gospel Church
Website: https://karenagc.org
Email: pastor@karenagc.org or admin@karenagc.org
Phone: +254724 334 333
12. Consent
By using karenagc.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
