Privacy Notice (GDPR & U.S. Compliance)

At Power Haven Church, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

1. Who We Are

Power Haven Church is a nonprofit Christian ministry, a place where we believe in the power of God's favor to transform lives. Here, we are committed to reaching out, impacting lives, and renewing lives. Our goal is to raise a transformational generation that is equipped to be supernatural miracles for the kingdom of God.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with us online or in person:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Prayer requests or messages
• Event registration details
• Survey or feedback responses
• Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Communicate with you about services, events, and updates
• Respond to inquiries or prayer requests
• Register you for events or programs
• Send newsletters or devotionals (only if you opt in)
• Improve our website and online experience
• Maintain our internal records and ministry operations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Your consent (for newsletters or communications)
• Our legitimate interest (to run our ministry and stay in touch)
• Contractual necessity (for registrations or service requests)
• Legal obligations (to comply with applicable laws)

5. U.S. Resident's Privacy Rights

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for commercial or marketing purposes. If you are a resident of states like California, Virginia, Colorado, or Connecticut, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell your data)
• Lodge a complaint with your state privacy regulator

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from children under the age of 13 without verified parental or guardian consent. If we become aware of such data collection, we will delete the information promptly.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email or website platforms) to help us fulfill our mission — always under strict confidentiality agreements.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

9. Cookies and Website Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, monitor traffic, and understand visitor preferences. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct or update your personal data
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Data portability
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To make any of these requests, please email us at the address below.

11. Contact Us