Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 June 2025

Last Updated: 15 June 2025

Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide through our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website hosted on the Wix.com platform.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information:

This includes your name, email address, phone number, or any other information you voluntarily submit through forms, newsletter sign-ups, or contact pages.

b. Non-Personal Information:

This includes technical data such as your browser type, IP address, device type, time zone, and usage data collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries or requests submitted through our contact form
To send updates, newsletters, or church announcements (if you opt-in)
To improve website functionality and user experience
To maintain the security and performance of our site

3. Cookies and Tracking Tools

Our website uses cookies provided by Wix.com and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to gather information about your browsing behavior.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website, conducting church-related outreach, or managing analytics, under confidentiality agreements.

We may disclose personal information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our church, visitors, or others.

5. Data Storage and Security

Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides us with the online platform that allows us to share information and communicate with you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s secure data storage, databases, and applications. Wix stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall.

Although we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws, including:

The right to access and review your personal data
The right to correct or update your data
The right to withdraw consent or request deletion of your data

To make such requests, please contact us at: 1620 Helena Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208, USA

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without verified parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

8. External Links

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies when you visit them.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

1620 Helena Street,

Jacksonville, FL 32208, USA

Email: mtbethel1620@aol.com

Phone #: 904-764-8032