Privacy Policy

Highway Pentecostal Church
Effective Date: January 01, 2026

Highway Pentecostal Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, create an account, or make a donation.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you interact with our Website, we may collect:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Account login credentials (username and password)

b. Donation Information

When you make a donation, we may collect:

Donation amount and frequency
Billing details (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
Transaction history

Note: We do not store full payment card details on our servers. Payments are processed by secure third-party providers.

c. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website, including:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website

This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Create and manage your account
Process and record donations
Issue donation receipts (including tax receipts where applicable)
Communicate with you about church activities, updates, or events
Respond to inquiries or support requests
Improve our Website and services
Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Legal Basis and Consent (Canada)

We collect, use, and disclose your personal information with your knowledge and consent, except where otherwise permitted or required by law. By using our Website, creating an account, or making a donation, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third parties only when necessary, including:

Payment processors to securely handle donations
Website hosting and service providers to operate our Website
Analytics providers to understand Website usage
Legal authorities if required by law

These third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enable account login and secure sessions
Process donations
Analyze Website usage
Improve user experience

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information, including:

Secure (HTTPS) connections
Restricted access to personal data
Use of trusted payment processors

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

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Maintain accurate financial and donation records
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

8. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws (including PIPEDA), you have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Withdraw consent (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Highway Pentecostal Church
800 Stewart Blvd.
Brockville, Ontario K6V 5T4
Canada

Email: info@highwaychurch.net
Phone: (+1) 613-342-4072

We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information while supporting our mission and serving our community.