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Effective Date: January 1, 2025  |  Last Updated: January 1, 2025
This policy applies to the website of Word of the Lord Gospel Church (Registered Charity 811608884RR0001), located at 53 - 12449 191 ST, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2R4.

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

Word of the Lord Gospel Church ("the Church," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with our website and our ministries. We respect your right to know how any personal information you share with us is collected, used, and protected.

This Privacy Policy has been prepared in compliance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable British Columbia privacy legislation.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimal personal information necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. This may include:

  • Contact form submissions: Your name, email address, and the content of your message when you submit our online contact form.
  • Email correspondence: Any personal information you voluntarily include in emails sent to our church email address.
  • Voluntary information: Any additional information you choose to provide us verbally, in writing, or through programs and events.

We do not collect payment information, financial data, or any sensitive health data through this website. This website does not process any financial transactions.

3. How We Use Your Information

Personal information collected through this website is used solely to:

  • Respond to your inquiries, prayer requests, or messages submitted through our contact form.
  • Provide information about church programs, events, and services you have requested.
  • Coordinate pastoral visits, volunteer opportunities, or community outreach participation you have requested.
  • Maintain records required for our charitable organization's administration.

We will never use your personal information for marketing, commercial solicitation, or any purpose unrelated to our charitable mission without your explicit consent.

4. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

Word of the Lord Gospel Church does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties, except:

  • When required by Canadian law or a lawful order of a court or government authority.
  • When you have given explicit consent for us to share your information with a specific party.
  • With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., web hosting), who are contractually bound to keep your information confidential and use it only for the specific services rendered.

5. Website Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use standard browser cookies to improve your experience. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are used only to maintain session state and basic website functionality.

We may use standard, anonymized website analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand aggregate traffic patterns and improve our website. These tools collect data in an anonymized, non-personally-identifiable form. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

This website does not display third-party advertisements, AdSense content, or affiliate marketing links.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

Contact form submissions are transmitted using standard web security protocols. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Contact form inquiry data is retained for a reasonable period to allow for follow-up correspondence and is then securely deleted.

8. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we hold about you and how it is being used.
  • Request access to your personal information held by us.
  • Request correction of any inaccurate personal information we hold.
  • Withdraw consent for the collection and use of your personal information (subject to legal and contractual restrictions).
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (such as Google Maps or government resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The effective date shown at the top of this page will be updated whenever a material change is made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Our Privacy Officer

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact us at:

We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and no later than 30 days from receipt.