Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 19, 2026

Who We Are

Clarks Valley Zion Evangelical Church ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. Our website address is:

https://cvzec.org

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through our website.

Information We Collect

Our website does not allow visitors to create accounts, publish content, leave comments, or log in. We do not intentionally collect personal information through these features.

However, we may collect limited information automatically when you visit our website, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referral sources and general usage data

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze website traffic.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Understand how visitors interact with our website;
• Improve website performance and usability;
• Measure the effectiveness of our communications and outreach efforts.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of the website.

Google Analytics

With your consent, we use Google Analytics to collect aggregated information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information helps us understand website usage and improve our content and services.

Google Analytics data is used in an aggregated manner and is not intended to identify individual visitors.

For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google's browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Social Media and Embedded Content

Our website may include links to or embedded content from third-party platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or other social media services.

Embedded content and third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interactions according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of those providers before interacting with their content.

Cookies and Consent

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze website traffic, and improve the user experience.

We use CookieYes, a cookie consent management platform, to provide visitors with choices regarding the use of non-essential cookies. When you visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept, decline, or customize your cookie preferences.

Cookies may be used to:

• Ensure the website functions properly;
• Remember your cookie consent preferences;
• Measure website traffic and performance;
• Analyze how visitors interact with our website through analytics tools; and
• Improve the content and usability of our website.

You may change or withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by accessing the cookie settings available on our website. Essential cookies necessary for the operation and security of the website cannot be disabled through the consent tool.

You may also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

 

How We Share Your Information

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

Information collected through our website may be shared with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating and maintaining our website, including analytics and website hosting providers, as necessary to provide those services.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our organization and website users.

Data Retention

Information collected through analytics tools is retained only as long as necessary for reporting and operational purposes, subject to the retention policies of those third-party providers.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information that we maintain.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Clarks Valley Zion Evangelical Church
[Insert Mailing Address]
[Insert Email Address]
[Insert Phone Number]

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.