Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

The Nelson Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Nelson, British Columbia ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information provided through our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you voluntarily provide through contact forms or Bible study request forms.
• Usage Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, refer­ring URLs, pages visited, and the time and date of visits, collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to improve website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

Personal information collected through our website is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
• To arrange free Bible study sessions upon your request.
• To improve the content and functionality of our website.
• To comply with legal requirements and protect against fraud.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. Information may be shared only when:

• Required by Canadian law or legal process.
• Necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of our organization or the public.
• Shared with trusted service providers who assist in website hosting and maintenance, subject to confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the website may not function properly without cookies.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Withdraw consent for the processing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at JehovahsWitnessesNelsonBC@hotmail.com .

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove the information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Nelson Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Nelson, British Columbia
527 Houston St W, Nelson, BC V1L 6C9
Phone: (250) 352-7639
Email: JehovahsWitnessesNelsonBC@hotmail.com