Privacy Policy
OVERVIEW
St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Information We Collect
You may choose to provide personal information when you interact with our website. For example, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, or other information when you:
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Contact the church through an online form
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Sign up to receive our weekly bulletin, leaflet, or Zoom information
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Request information about worship, baptisms, weddings, funerals, or other services
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Contact us about events, ministries, or opportunities to participate
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Submit information through another form or feature on our website
We only ask for information that is reasonably necessary to respond to your request or provide the information or service you have requested.
Our website may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your browser type, device information, approximate location, and information about how you interact with the website. This information may be collected through cookies or similar technologies and is generally used to help us understand how the website is being used and improve its performance.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information submitted through our website. However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Please avoid submitting sensitive or confidential information through general website forms or email unless specifically requested by the church.
How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to requests, provide requested communications, maintain appropriate church records, or fulfill other legitimate administrative purposes.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was provided.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea handles personal information, please contact us:
St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Little Compton, Rhode Island
Email: office@standrewslc.org
Phone: 401-635-2452
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our website, services, or practices change.
How We Use Your Information
St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea may use information you provide to:
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Respond to questions and requests
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Provide information about worship, services, events, and ministries
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Send the weekly bulletin, leaflet, or Zoom information when you have requested it
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Communicate with you about church activities or opportunities you have expressed interest in
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Maintain and improve our website
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Manage and protect the security of our website and online services
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Email Communications
If you sign up to receive communications from St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea, we will use the information you provide to send the communications you requested.
You may choose to stop receiving recurring email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the email or by contacting the church office.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide basic website functionality, understand how visitors use the site, and improve the website experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. You can generally adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies. Some website features may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.
Our website is hosted through Wix, which may use cookies and similar technologies as part of providing, securing, and analyzing the website. Information about Wix’s handling of personal information is available through its own privacy policies.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by other organizations, including organizations we support, social media platforms, online meeting services, or other community resources.
Once you leave the St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea website, the privacy practices of the other website or service will apply. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.