Welcome to PCEA Mukuyu Parish’s website ("Website"). This Privacy Policy outlines how PCEA Mukuyu Parish ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects any personal information provided by visitors ("you" or "your") on this Website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 of Kenya.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of personal information to help us serve our congregation and website visitors effectively. This information may include:

• Personal Identification Information: Full name, contact information (such as email address, phone number), and other personal details when voluntarily provided, for example, through sign-up forms or donations.

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing actions collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

• Usage Data: Information on how you navigate and use our Website, including pages visited, time spent on each page, and other similar statistics.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect your personal information in the following ways:

• Directly from You: When you fill out forms, register for events, subscribe to newsletters, make donations, or submit inquiries.

• Automatically: Through cookies and other tracking technologies when you browse our Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Personalizing Services: To fulfill requests, manage your interactions with our Website, and personalize your experience.

• Communications: To send newsletters, updates, and other relevant church-related communications, if you have opted in to receive them.

• Improving Our Website: Analyzing website traffic and usage to enhance user experience and identify content or services that may be beneficial to our visitors.

• Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with any legal obligations or requirements under Kenyan law.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage, and support our Website’s functionality. You may choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Declining cookies may limit your access to certain features of our Website.

• Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the Website.

  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website.

  • Functionality Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and enhance user experience.

5. Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy, and we do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following cases:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Website or manage church activities, provided they agree to keep your information confidential and secure.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal processes such as a subpoena or court order.

• Consent: We may share your information with third parties if we have obtained your explicit consent.

6. Data Security

We are committed to securing your personal information. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we implement appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure information collected online.

Despite our efforts, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When personal data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights under Kenyan Data Protection Law

As per the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your personal information held by us.

• Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal limitations.

• Right to Restriction: You can request limitations on the processing of your personal information.

• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

9. Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting children’s privacy online. Our Website is not intended for children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without such consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you use these links to leave our site, we are not responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting those sites. Such sites are not governed by this Privacy Policy.

11. 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 Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

PCEA Mukuyu Parish
info@pceamukuyuparish.org

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