Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to FNKSTS ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Profile information (photo, bio)
• Ward and group membership information
• Comments and messages you post

Automatic Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information (type, operating system)
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To operate our website and provide church community features
• Communication: To send updates, announcements, and respond to inquiries
• Personalization: To customize your experience and content
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve it
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Enable social media features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Church Activities: With church leadership for legitimate church purposes

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@fnksts.org

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.