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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 15/12/2025

IPC Peniel Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://pipcdunedinnz.com/ (the “Site”) or interact with our church ministry.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us and data collected automatically.

A. Personal Information You Disclose:

  • Contact & Inquiry Data: Name, email address, phone number, and any message content when you submit forms (Contact Us, Prayer Requests, Connect Cards).

  • Event Registration Data: Information provided when signing up for events, fellowships, or retreats.

  • Giving Data: If you give online, payment information is processed securely by our third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

  • Children’s Information: For Sunday School registration, we may collect a child’s name and age with parental consent, solely for safety and ministry purposes.

B. Automatically Collected Information:

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.

  • Cookies & Tracking: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate church ministry purposes, including:

  • To respond to your inquiries, prayer requests, and provide pastoral care.

  • To manage event registrations and church ministry participation.

  • To send you relevant church updates, newsletters, and spiritual encouragement (you may opt-out at any time).

  • To process donations and issue tax receipts.

  • To improve our website, services, and ministry effectiveness.

  • To comply with legal obligations.


3. Sharing Your Information

We value your trust. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting ministry (e.g., email service, payment processing, database management), under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • For Church Ministry: Your name and contact details may be shared within appropriate church leadership or ministry teams (e.g., small group leaders, prayer team) to facilitate care, discipleship, and church activities.

  • For Legal Reasons: If required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.


4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.


5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request deletion of your personal data, where permissible.

  • Opt-out of marketing communications.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 8.


6. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verified parental consent. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us to have it removed.


7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites (e.g., Bible resources, mission partners). This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.


8. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

IPC Peniel Church Data Inquiry
[Your Church Address]
[Your Church Email, e.g., privacy@ipcpenieldunedin.nz]
[Your Church Phone Number]


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be indicated by a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy occasionally to stay informed.

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