Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 05/17/2023

At Creekside Church, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, creekside.net, and how we use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect both personally identifiable information and non-personally identifiable information from visitors to our website.

1.1 Personally Identifiable Information
Personally identifiable information refers to information that can be used to identify an individual. We only collect personally identifiable information when you voluntarily provide it to us through forms or by contacting us directly. The types of personally identifiable information we may collect include, but are not limited to:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address

1.2 Non-Personally Identifiable Information
Non-personally identifiable information is data that does not identify you personally but provides insights into how our website is being used. This information may include:

IP address
Browser type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited
Time and date of visit

2. Use of Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

Providing and personalizing our services
Responding to inquiries and communicating with you
Sending periodic emails and newsletters
Analyzing website traffic and improving our website's functionality and user experience
Complying with legal obligations

3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"), to analyze the usage of our website. Google Analytics uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device, to collect and generate information about your interactions with our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

4. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable us to collect certain information automatically, such as your preferences and browsing patterns. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.

5. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before providing any personal information.

6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will promptly delete such information from our records.

8. Updates to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use and safeguard your information.

9. Your Consent and Choices
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any aspect of this policy, please discontinue the use of our website.
You have certain rights regarding your personal information. You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, or request its correction, update, or deletion, subject to applicable laws. To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely dispose of it.

11. International Data Transfers
As a global organization, we may transfer your personal information to locations outside of your country for processing and storage. By providing your information to us, you consent to such transfers.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the following information:

Creekside Church
673 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-8449

Please allow a reasonable period for us to respond to your inquiries.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to the information collected on our website and does not apply to any offline or third-party websites linked to our site.

Thank you for taking the time to review our Privacy Policy.