Our Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 13 September 2025

1. Introduction

King Jesus' Compassion ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our church services.

Contact Information:

2. What Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you use our contact form or communicate with us, we may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Message content

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Communication: Responding to your inquiries and contact form submissions

  • Ministry Services: Providing information about our church services, events, and programs

  • Administrative: Managing our internal records and communications

  • Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and protecting our rights

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily submit information through our contact form

  • Legitimate Interest: For responding to inquiries and providing church-related information

  • Legal Obligation: When required by applicable Canadian and Quebec laws

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • With your explicit consent

  • When required by law or legal process

  • To protect our rights, property, or safety

  • With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for:

  • Active inquiries: Until resolved or communication ends

  • General inquiries: Up to 2 years for potential follow-up

  • Administrative records: As required by applicable laws

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data

  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing

  • Portability: Request transfer of your data

  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

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

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Alteration, disclosure, or destruction

  • Accidental loss

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information is processed and stored in Canada. If we transfer data outside Canada, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyze website usage

  • Remember your preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

  • Sending notice via email (where appropriate)

13. Complaints and Contact

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you may:

  1. Contact us directly using the information provided above

  2. File a complaint with the applicable data protection authority:

    • Canada: Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

    • Quebec: Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Quebec, Canada, and applicable federal privacy legislation including:

  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

  • Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector

King Jesus' Compassion
9950 Bd Parkway, Anjou, QC H1J 1P5, Canada

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at kingjesuscompassion@gmail.com