Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Berean Church of God International Edmonton (“the Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our members, visitors, donors, and online users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, participate in our ministries, or communicate with us.We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.

By using our website or submitting your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, and phone number (e.g., when completing a contact form, prayer request, or event registration).

  • Volunteer or ministry sign-up information.

  • Any messages, inquiries, or feedback you choose to send us.

  • Donation-related details such as donor name and contact information (for recordkeeping and tax receipt purposes).

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, some information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system.

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site.

  • Cookies or similar technologies used for website functionality and analytics.

We use this data to understand website performance and improve your online experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

Berean Church of God International Edmonton may use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or prayer requests.

  • Maintain donation records for financial accountability and tax purposes.

  • Send ministry updates, newsletters, or event information (only if you opt in).

  • Improve our website, livestream, and communication efforts.

  • Maintain internal records for ministry and administrative purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

4. Donations

The Church accepts donations through:

  • E-transfer (via your online banking platform).

  • In-person giving (cash or cheque).

  • Mail-in cheques.

We do not collect or store credit card or banking information through our website.
When you send an e-transfer, the transaction is processed securely through your own financial institution — not through our website or systems.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information with trusted third parties that help us operate our ministry and website, including:

  • Squarespace – for hosting our website and managing contact forms.

  • Google Analytics – for understanding website traffic and visitor activity.

  • YouTube – for livestreaming and embedded video content.

All third-party service providers are required to protect your information in compliance with privacy laws and may only use it for the purposes we specify.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep the website secure and functional.

  • Analyze website traffic through Google Analytics.

  • Display embedded content such as YouTube videos.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
While no method of online transmission is completely secure, we strive to use best practices to safeguard all data collected through our website.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request corrections to your information.

  • Withdraw consent to receive communications from us.

  • Request deletion of your personal information (where applicable).

To make any of these requests, please contact us using the information below.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child has provided personal data without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as YouTube, social media, or partner ministries). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will always be posted on our website with the effective date.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact info info@bereanedmonton.org.

Berean Church of God International Edmonton reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be published on our website.