Policies

Who We Are

Farm Loop Christian Center is the business responsible for the personal information collected through this website (the “data controller” for purposes of this Privacy Policy).

Farm Loop Christian Center
Email: admin@farmloop.org
Address: 5900 N. Farm Loop Rd. Palmer, Alaska

What Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information through our website:

Contact and communication information: your name, email address, and the content of your message when you contact us through our contact form.

Prayer request information: information you choose to include when you submit a prayer request (which may include personal details you provide in the request).

Event and group registration information: information you submit when you register for events or groups through our website (for example, your name and contact details, and any information you choose to provide as part of registration).

Cookie consent preferences: your choices about cookies and similar technologies, recorded through our consent management system.

Device and technical information: information your device and browser automatically send when you use the website, such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and basic access logs needed to operate and protect the website.

Sources of personal information:

Directly from you when you submit forms on our website (including contact forms, prayer requests, and event or group registrations).

Automatically from your device and browser when you access the website (such as IP address and technical logs).

From cookies and similar technologies based on your cookie choices (non-essential cookies are subject to your right to opt out where applicable under California law).

Whether providing information is mandatory or optional:

You can browse informational pages without submitting forms. If you choose to contact us, submit a prayer request, or register for an event or group, providing the requested information is necessary for us to respond to you or process your registration.

How We Use Your Data

We use personal information for the following purposes, and we rely on the legal bases listed below for each purpose:

To respond to your messages and requests, including requests submitted through our contact form (legal basis: contract).

To receive, review, and respond to prayer requests and provide pastoral care related to those requests (legal basis: consent).

To process event and group registrations and communicate with you about those registrations (legal basis: contract).

To operate, maintain, and secure our website, including protecting against malicious activity and troubleshooting technical issues (legal basis: legitimate interest).

To understand website usage at a high level using aggregated statistics derived from technical logs, without using cookies or other technologies that require consent (legal basis: legitimate interest).

To record and respect your cookie preference choices (legal basis: consent).

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not share your personal information with third-party service providers based on the information available for this website, other than as you direct us through your communications with us.

We use our own consent management system (Trustwards) to record and manage your cookie preferences. This data is processed internally and not shared with third parties.

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, or if necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of our church, our website visitors, and the public.

International Data Transfers

Based on the information available for this website, we do not use third-party service providers that require us to transfer your personal information internationally for processing.

Our consent management system (Trustwards) is based in Spain (EU), so consent data is not transferred internationally.

How Long We Keep Your Data

Contact form submissions and prayer requests are retained only as long as necessary to respond and provide pastoral care, and church membership or giving records are kept consistent with applicable recordkeeping requirements.

Cookie consent records: 10 years (to demonstrate compliance and address potential claims within legal limitation periods).

Security logs and technical records: 12 months.

Your Rights

If you are a California consumer, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), subject to certain exceptions:

Right to know: you can request information about the personal information we collect about you, including the categories of personal information, the sources, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of parties with whom we disclose it.

Right to delete: you can request that we delete personal information we collected from you, subject to exceptions (for example, where we need the information to provide a requested service, to protect security, or to comply with legal obligations).

Right to correct: you can request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.

Right to opt out of sale or sharing: you can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising (“Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”).

Right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information: where applicable, you can request that we limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information to what is necessary to provide services or as otherwise permitted by law.

Right to non-discrimination: we will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

How to exercise your rights:

To submit a request, contact us at admin@farmloop.org. We will take steps to verify your request before responding, which may include asking you to confirm information related to your prior interactions with us. If you use an authorized agent, we may request proof of authorization and may also verify your identity directly.

Response timing:

For CCPA/CPRA requests, we generally respond within 45 days, and we may extend this period by an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary, with notice to you.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable precautions to protect the information we handle.

Data Breach Notification

We maintain procedures designed to detect, report, and investigate security incidents. If we become aware of a personal data breach that poses a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you without undue delay and provide information about the nature of the breach, likely consequences, and measures taken or proposed to address it.

If you suspect a security issue involving our website or communications, please contact us at admin@farmloop.org.

How to Lodge a Complaint

We encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve your concern quickly and respectfully.

If you are a California consumer, you may also submit a complaint to the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) or the California Attorney General. CPPA information is available at https://cppa.ca.gov/.

If you are located outside California, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent authority in your jurisdiction.

Updates to This Policy

We review and update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when changes were last made. If we make significant changes, we will provide notice through the website or, where appropriate, by email. Changes take effect from the date indicated at the top of this policy. Where our processing relies on consent, we will request new consent when required.

Contact Us

Email: admin@farmloop.org
Address: 5900 N. Farm Loop Rd. Palmer, Alaska
Data Controller: Farm Loop Christian Center

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

This section applies to California consumers and serves as our Notice at Collection and CCPA/CPRA disclosure.

Categories of personal information collected in the last 12 months:

Identifiers: such as name, email address, and IP address.

Personal information categories listed in California Civil Code section 1798.80: such as name and contact information when you submit forms.

Internet or other electronic network activity information: such as basic access logs and device information when you use the website.

Other information you provide to us: such as message content in contact forms, information included in prayer requests, and information submitted for event or group registrations.

Business or commercial purposes for collecting personal information:

To provide and operate the website and its features (including event and group registration).

To communicate with you and respond to inquiries and requests (including prayer requests and contact form messages).

To maintain the safety and security of the website and our systems.

To record and honor cookie preference choices.

Sale and sharing of personal information:

We do not sell personal information.

We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Your right to opt out (“Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”):

Because we do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising, we do not offer such activities. If this changes, we will provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” mechanism as required by law.

Right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information:

We do not use sensitive personal information for purposes that would require offering a “Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information” link under the CCPA/CPRA. If our practices change, we will provide the required choices.

How to submit a request:

You may submit a request to know, delete, or correct by contacting admin@farmloop.org. We will verify your request by confirming information associated with your prior interactions with us. If you use an authorized agent, we may request proof that the agent is authorized to act on your behalf and may also verify your identity directly.

Response timeframe:

We generally respond within 45 days. If we need more time, we may take up to an additional 45 days and will notify you of the reason for the extension.

Non-discrimination:

We do not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.

Global Privacy Control (GPC):

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as valid opt-out requests for sale or sharing, where applicable.