Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Yellowknife Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses (Canadian Charity Registration: 764962486RR0001) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our congregation.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms on our website
• Request a Bible study or visit
• Register to attend our meetings
• Send us emails or call us
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Respond to Your Requests: We use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, arrange Bible studies, schedule visits, and provide information about our meetings and activities.
• To Improve Our Website: We analyze website usage data to understand how visitors interact with our site and to improve its functionality and content.
• To Communicate With You: We may send you updates about our congregation's activities, meeting schedules, and Bible-based information if you have requested such communications.
• To Comply With Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Within Our Congregation: We may share your information with authorized members of our congregation who need it to fulfill your requests (e.g., arranging a Bible study or visit).
• With Our Branch Office: We may share information with the Canada branch office of Jehovah's Witnesses for administrative and organizational purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
• Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, email services) who assist us in operating our website. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server infrastructure with SSL encryption (HTTPS)
• Restricted access to personal information
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Training for congregation members who handle personal information

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and legitimate business requirements.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

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

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including JW.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

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 are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our records.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.