Connecticut Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church – South Windsor, CT
Effective Date: 11/20/2025
Last Updated: 11/20/2025
Connecticut Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information you provide when visiting our church website, hosted through the Adventist Connect Frame Website Platform.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information through:
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Names, email addresses, and phone numbers when you fill out contact forms, prayer requests, volunteer sign-ups, or register for church events.
- Donation details when you contribute online (typically this will be securely handled through AdventistGiving, but it could be handled through third-party services).
- Information shared in requests for Bible studies or ministry outreach.
b. Automatically Collected Data
- Basic device and browser information
- Your Geolocation and pages visited
- Date, time, and duration of your visit
This information helps us improve our website and serve you better.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information may be used to:
- Respond to your inquiries or prayer requests
- Register you for church events or ministry participation
- Send church newsletters or updates (with your permission)
- Share spiritual resources or follow up on your requests
- Improve website functionality and visitor experience
We will never sell or trade your personal information.
3. Sharing of Information
Your information may be shared only:
- Internally with authorized church leaders or ministry teams to respond to your requests
- With third-party services (like email platforms or secure donation processors) for limited, specific purposes
- When required by law or with your consent
We strive to share only what is necessary and always treat your information with care and integrity.
4. Use of Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our services. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
- Request access to or deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent or unsubscribe from emails at any time
- Contact us to correct or update your information
To do so, please contact us directly using the information below.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide. However, no system is entirely secure. If we learn of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you promptly and take appropriate steps. Examples of measures we take to protect your information:
- Encryption — encrypt data at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.2+).
- Access controls & least privilege — role-based access, segregation of duties.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) — require MFA for all remote/cloud access.
- Patch management — timely OS/app/firmware updates and vulnerability remediation.
- Data minimization & retention — collect only needed data and delete per policy.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe your child has submitted personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or need help with a privacy concern, please contact:
Connecticut Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church
354 Foster Rd
South Windsor, CT 06074-2519
Mail: info@ctadventist.org
PH: 860-644-6119