Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Pentecostal Evangelistic Outreach Church NYC ("PEO Church NYC," "we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization located at 102 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us by visitors to our website (peochurcnyc.org) and members of our community.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your personal data. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Contact Form Submissions: When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number (optional), and message content.
• Donation Information: If you give through our Givelify donation platform (give2.peochurchnyc.org), your payment and personal information is collected and processed directly by Givelify. We receive a record of your donation for accounting and tax receipt purposes.
• Email Communications: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and the content of your message.
• Website Usage Data: We may collect non-personally identifiable information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent, browser type, and general geographic location, through tools such as Google Analytics.
• Cookies: Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries, prayer requests, and messages
• To process and acknowledge charitable donations and provide tax receipts
• To communicate church announcements, events, and updates (only with your consent)
• To connect you with ministries, programs, or pastoral care you have requested
• To improve our website and online services
• To fulfill our ministry mission of serving the community

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously. Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages, which provides industry-standard SSL encryption (HTTPS). All data transmitted to and from our website is encrypted.

We do not store payment or financial information on our own servers — all donations are processed securely by Givelify, which uses bank-level security and encryption. We limit access to your personal information to authorized church staff and volunteers who need it to carry out their ministry responsibilities.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

PEO Church NYC does not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as Givelify for donation processing) who assist us in operating our website and ministry. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
• Church Community: With your explicit consent, we may share your contact information with our pastoral team for follow-up, prayer, or ministry connection purposes.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website contains links to third-party websites and services, including:

• Givelify (give2.peochurchnyc.org) — For online donations
• YouTube (youtube.com/@donaldoliverministries) — For livestreams and sermons
• Facebook (fb.me/donaldoliverministries) — For livestreams and updates
• Google Maps — For directions to our location

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

7. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects non-personally identifiable information such as pages visited and time on site. This data helps us improve our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Google Ad Grants

PEO Church NYC participates in the Google Ad Grants program, which provides free advertising to eligible nonprofit organizations. As part of this program, we use Google Ads to promote our ministry and services. We comply fully with Google Ad Grants program policies, including those related to website quality and user experience.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to applicable legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving email communications from us at any time by contacting us or clicking "unsubscribe" on any email.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12 below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• In Person: 102 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
• Online Contact Form: peochurcnyc.org/contact.html

Pentecostal Evangelistic Outreach Church NYC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization. Our EIN is available upon request for donation verification purposes.