Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 17, 2025
Last Updated: November 17, 2025
Introduction
St. Timothy’s Anglican Catholic Church (“the Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and store it, and your rights regarding that information.
Who We Are
St. Timothy’s Anglican Catholic Church
Website: https://sttimothysacc.com
Address: 1900 Old Parsonage Road, Charleston, SC 29414
Phone: 843.763.8873
What Data We Collect
We collect personal data when you interact with our website or services, including:
- Comments: Data entered in comment forms, IP address, and browser user agent for spam detection.
- Media: Uploaded images (please avoid images with embedded location data).
- Cookies: Used for login sessions, preferences, and convenience features.
- Event Information: Venue, organizer, and event details when you create or submit events.
- API Data: Information from third-party integrations (e.g., Google Maps, Eventbrite, PayPal).
- Anti-Spam Services: IP address, user agent, and referrer data via Akismet.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., comments, event submissions).
- Legitimate Interests: To maintain website functionality, security, and community engagement.
- Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect against fraud and abuse.
How We Use Your Data
- To manage website functionality and user accounts.
- To moderate comments and prevent spam.
- To organize and publish events.
- To improve user experience and site security.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share data:
- With authorized Church staff, Vestry, and Clergy for administrative purposes.
- With trusted third-party services (e.g., Eventbrite, PayPal) when necessary for event registration or payment processing.
Data Retention
- Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
- Registered user profiles remain until the account is deleted or requested for removal.
- Event-related data is retained as long as necessary for administrative and legal purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data (except where retention is required by law).
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@ sttimothysacc.com.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.
Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online system is completely secure.
Third-Party Content
Embedded content (e.g., videos, articles) from other websites may collect data about you. Please review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, email us at privacy@ sttimothysacc.com.