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This California Privacy Rights Statement (this “Statement”) outlines how LocalChristianChurches.com and its affiliates (“LocalChristianChurches.com,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, and share Personal Information of California residents in our role as a “business” under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA). Additionally, this Statement details California residents’ rights under the CCPA and California Civil Code section 1798.83 (the “Shine the Light” law).
Definition of Personal Information:
For the purposes of the CCPA, “Personal Information” includes information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household.
Information We Collect:
Information You Provide: We collect information you voluntarily provide when you submit forms on our website, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to share.
Automatically Collected Information: We automatically collect internet/network activity information, geolocation data, IP addresses, device information, and other online identifiers through your use of our online services.
Professional Information: We may collect professional information from our affiliates, third-party data providers, or publicly available sources.
Note: While our website offers resources for parents regarding their children, we do not target or collect Personal Information from children.
We use the collected Personal Information for the following purposes:
To Provide Services: Facilitating your interactions with our website and delivering the services you request.
Communication: Responding to your inquiries, sending newsletters, and providing updates about our services.
Improvement of Services: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance and optimize our website and services.
Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations and enforcing our terms and conditions.
Non-Sale of Personal Information:
LocalChristianChurches.com does not sell or share Personal Information to third parties for monetary consideration.
Permitted Disclosures:
However, we may disclose certain Personal Information to third parties under circumstances that could be considered a “sale” or “sharing” for residents of California (DNSMPI, CPRA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Nevada (NRS 603A), Utah (UCPA), and Virginia (CDPA). These disclosures include:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you.
Event Sponsors: Sharing information about your interactions with event sponsors to help them improve their events.
Legal Requirements: Complying with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or other legal processes.
Your Preferences:
You may request that we exclude your Personal Information from such arrangements or direct us to limit the use and disclosure of any sensitive Personal Information. Additional identifying information may be required to process your request.
You can submit requests to exercise your California privacy rights as described below:
Right to Information, Access, and Deletion: If you are a California resident, you may submit a request to exercise your rights to information, access, and deletion by emailing us at info@christianbusinessdirectory.com.
Right to Opt-Out of the “Sale” of Your Personal Information: We do not sell your Personal Information. You may make this request once every 12-month period.
Exercising your rights under the CCPA will not result in the denial of our services, different pricing, or altered levels of service.
To process your information, access, and deletion requests, we will need to verify your identity. This may require you to:
We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Statement unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When Personal Information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze site usage, and understand user preferences. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more information.
Under California’s Shine the Light law, you may request that companies with whom you have a business relationship primarily for personal, family, or household purposes provide the names of third parties to whom they have disclosed certain Personal Information (as defined under the Shine the Light law) during the preceding calendar year for their own direct marketing purposes, along with the categories of Personal Information disclosed.
Request Instructions:
Email Address: Send your requests to info@christianbusinessdirectory.com.
Required Information: Include the statement “Shine the Light Request” in your email, provide your first and last name, mailing address, and certify that you are a California resident.
Verification: We reserve the right to request additional information to verify your identity and California residency.
We may update this Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Statement on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Statement periodically for any updates.
For any questions or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Effective Date: October 30, 2024