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Privacy Policy

Simi Valley Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.simivalleyumc.org. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit or interact with our site:
 

  • Personal Information You Provide: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or event registrations.

  • Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and date/time of visits (via cookies and similar technologies).

  • Donor Information (if applicable): If you give online, we may collect billing details through a secure third-party payment processor.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
 

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services

  • To send email updates and newsletters (with your consent)

  • To manage events, registrations, and donations

  • To analyze website usage and improve our site

  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data:
 

  • With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms or donation processors)

  • If required by law or to protect our rights and safety

  • With your consent

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tools to improve website performance and user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features may not function as intended.

5. Your Rights Under California Law

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
 

  • The right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it

  • The right to request access to your personal information

  • The right to request deletion of your personal information (with some exceptions)

  • The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell data)

 

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: svumc@pacbell.net

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:

 

Simi Valley Church

Email: svumc@pacbell.net

Address: 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley, CA, 93065

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Last updated: April 2025

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