The Church in Los Angeles (“CiLA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or otherwise interact with us online (collectively, the “Site”).

By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Complete a participation or registration form
• Contact us through our website
• Subscribe to our email newsletter or updates
• Request information or resources
• Participate in surveys, events, or other activities

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address (if you choose to provide it)
• Telephone number (if you choose to provide it)
• Language (if applicable)
• Any other information you voluntarily submit

We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the Site, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages viewed
• Date and time of your visit
• Referring website
• General usage statistics

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Register you for participation opportunities or events
• Send newsletters, updates, and communications
• Provide requested resources
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze website usage and visitor engagement
• Maintain the security and integrity of the Site
• Comply with applicable legal requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, comply with legal obligations, investigate fraud, or protect the safety of others.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive emails from CiLA, we may send newsletters, ministry updates, event announcements, and other related information.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in our emails or by contacting us at contactus@churchinlosangeles.org.

Cookies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and enhance website functionality.

You can configure your web browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some portions of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve its content and functionality.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Browser and device information
• General geographic location (based on IP address)
• Referral sources

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to generate reports about website usage. The information collected does not identify individual visitors directly.

You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data by visiting Google's Privacy Policy and may opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we maintain about you by contacting us at contactus@churchinlosangeles.org. We may request information to verify your identity before processing your request.

Depending on your location, you may also have additional rights under applicable privacy laws.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

The Church in Los Angeles

Email: contactus@churchinlosangeles.org

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