Privacy Policy

Respecting Your Privacy

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana values your privacy and is dedicated to safeguarding it. This policy outlines how we handle the personal data collected on our website and mobile app. We retain essential information when you visit our platforms, ensuring its security and transparency regarding its use. You have the option to share personal data, encompassing details like your name, email, address, or phone number, which can identify you. Our definition of "personal data" includes such information. Our scope of "website" includes both this site and our mobile application, such as PCG RESOURCES on the Play and Apple Store.

DATA-CONTROLLER INFORMATION
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana, a not-for-profit entity committed to spreading the word of God, owns this Mobile App, Website, and related applications. Should you choose to create an account, donate, request a visit, or provide personal data in any other way, you are consenting to this Policy. This includes the storage of your information on servers in the United States and its collection, processing, transfer, and storage by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. Operating globally, the religious organization collaborates with various local entities such as congregations, branch offices, and similar cooperating organizations, all aimed at safeguarding data protection.

The entity responsible for your personal data differs based on your interactions with the website. For instance, when you donate to a specific country's legal entity, your contact details are shared with that entity, as indicated during the donation process. Similarly, if you request a visit, your information is shared with a local branch office and congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana to fulfill your request.

For guidance, if your country has relevant data protection laws, you can locate contact information for your country on the Data Protection Contacts page.

DATA SECURITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
Safeguarding the security and privacy of your personal data is of utmost importance to us. We employ state-of-the-art data storage and security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, unlawful destruction, or accidental loss. Any parties handling your data, including third-party processors, are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Your personal data is retained only for a reasonable duration necessary for the intended purposes or to comply with legal obligations for reporting or document retention.

During transmission, we ensure the protection of your data through encryption protocols like Transport Layer Security (TLS). Our computer systems operate under limited-access protocols within secure facilities equipped with physical, electronic, and procedural security measures, upholding strict standards to prevent unauthorized access.

MINORS

If you're a minor accessing our website in your country, you can only provide your personal data with the guidance or involvement of your parent(s) or guardian. As a parent(s) or guardian, if you grant consent for a minor to share personal data on this website, you are agreeing to abide by this Policy regarding the minor's usage.

THIRD PARTIES
This website and its associated apps might include links to third-party websites, possibly for services we've outsourced, like online form submissions. You can identify these third-party sites by their different appearance and the change in your browser's address bar. Additionally, following your information request on this website, you might receive emails or texts through a third party regarding your requested activities.

We regularly review the privacy and data protection policies of these third parties to ensure they align with our standards. However, their apps and services' programming, terms, privacy policies, and general conditions are beyond our control. Thus, your utilization of these services here adheres to the current terms and conditions set by the respective third parties. As these terms may change without our notice, it's advisable to review them before using these services. If you have inquiries about a third party's policies, please refer to the policy listed on their website.

Regarding the use of Google Maps services on this site, it's governed by Google's Privacy Policy and Google Maps/Google Earth Additional Terms of Service. Since Google operates as a third-party vendor with terms beyond our control, your use of Google Maps services here relies on accepting their current terms. Please review these terms before using Google Maps services and refrain from using them if you don't agree with the terms.

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
As we continuously enhance this website, its associated apps, and our services by introducing new features and functionality while also refining existing services, our data practices may evolve. Due to these ongoing developments and changes in technology and laws, we may modify our policies periodically. In such cases, we'll update this page with any necessary changes to ensure you're always informed about the information we collect and how it's utilized.

CHILD SAFETY STANDARDS DECLARATION UPDATE

We have reviewed and updated our app's compliance with Google's Child Safety Standards to ensure a safe and appropriate experience for all users, including children.

Key Updates:

Our app does not primarily target children, but it remains compliant with Google's child safety policies.

If children may use the app, we ensure that all content is appropriate for a general audience and does not contain harmful material.

We do not collect, store, or share any personal information from children without parental consent, in line with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and GDPR-K (General Data Protection Regulation for Kids).

If applicable, we have implemented age screening mechanisms to prevent underage access to restricted features.

Our team is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all users, and we will continue monitoring our compliance with child safety standards.