1. Information We Collect

1.1 Voluntarily Provided Information

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

• Request a Bible study or literature
• Contact us via phone or email
• Attend our meetings or events
• Participate in congregation activities
• Submit questions or requests through any communication channel

1.2 Types of Personal Information

The information we may collect includes:

• Name and contact details (address, phone number, email)
• Information you provide during Bible studies or conversations
• Attendance records for meetings and events
• Any other information you choose to share with us

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Bible Education: To conduct Bible studies and provide spiritual assistance
• Communication: To respond to inquiries and communicate about congregation activities
• Event Organization: To plan and coordinate meetings, assemblies, and other events
• Community Support: To provide spiritual and practical assistance to congregation members
• Administrative Purposes: To maintain congregation records and fulfill organizational responsibilities

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Within the Organization

Personal information may be shared:

• With appointed elders and ministerial servants for spiritual care and administrative purposes
• With other congregations when necessary for organizational functions
• With regional offices of Jehovah's Witnesses for administrative coordination

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, such as:

• Responding to valid legal processes (court orders, subpoenas, etc.)
• Protecting the safety and rights of individuals
• Complying with regulatory requirements

3.3 Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. We do not share your information with commercial entities for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Limiting access to personal information to authorized individuals only
• Maintaining physical security of paper records
• Using secure communication methods when handling sensitive information
• Training congregation members who handle personal data on privacy principles

However, please note that no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Congregation records are maintained according to organizational guidelines and applicable legal requirements.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request to know what personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your information, subject to legal and organizational requirements
• Opt-Out: You may decline to provide information or opt out of certain uses

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

7. Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. When children participate in our activities, we obtain appropriate consent from parents or guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

8. Website and Cookies

This website does not use cookies or tracking technologies. We do not collect personal information through this website unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms or email links.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including JW.org (the official website of Jehovah's Witnesses). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Our Commitment

The 100 Mile House Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses is committed to handling your personal information with care and in accordance with applicable privacy laws. We respect your privacy and will only use your information for legitimate religious and administrative purposes.