PIRVATE POLICIES

Effective Date: January 23, 2026

The Come Home coG ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Website") or interact with our services related to evangelism and the work of the Church of Christ. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Please note that the Church of Christ does not have an earthly headquarters, and each congregation is autonomous. "The GPBT Project" operates as a functioning body in evangelism and is not an authority over any Churches of Christ. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the Website and does not extend to offline activities or third-party sites.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, or other contact details you voluntarily provide when subscribing to newsletters, submitting contact forms, registering for events, or making donations.

Non-Personal Information: Automatically collected data, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources. This is gathered through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.

Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Website, such as search queries, clicks, and preferences.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs beyond what is voluntarily shared in evangelistic contexts, health data) unless explicitly provided by you for specific purposes, such as prayer requests.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

Providing and improving our evangelistic services, such as sending newsletters, responding to inquiries, or facilitating community connections.

Communicating with you about updates, events, or resources related to the Church of Christ and evangelism.

Analyzing Website usage to enhance user experience and content relevance.

Processing donations or transactions securely (if applicable).

Complying with legal obligations or protecting our rights.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

Service providers (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools) who assist in operating the Website, under strict confidentiality agreements.

Affiliated evangelistic partners within the Church of Christ fellowship, solely for non-commercial, faith-based purposes.

Legal authorities if required by law, such as in response to subpoenas or to prevent harm.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to remember preferences, track usage, and improve functionality. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit Website features. Third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) may also use cookies; their privacy policies apply to their data practices.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, or as required by law. Non-personal data may be kept indefinitely for analytical purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., under UK GDPR), you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

Object to processing or request data portability.

Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email or form]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Transfers

If you are outside the UK, your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use of the Website after updates indicates acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at [insert contact email or form].

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales.