Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Rooted Winchester, a part of San Jacinto Assembly of God, we prioritize your privacy. This policy outlines how we handle the personal information you share with us when using our website, www.rootedwinchester.com. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information Collection and Use

We collect your name, email address, and phone number when you engage with our services, such as signing up for newsletters or participating in events. This information is used to communicate with you about church-related activities and announcements.

Comments

When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent to help detect spam. An anonymized string from your email address may also be sent to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it; the Gravatar service privacy policy is available here. Approved comments may display your profile picture publicly.

Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact Forms

Data submitted through contact forms may be stored according to our data retention policy.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your user experience, remember your preferences, and support secure logging in. These cookies vary in duration, from temporary session cookies to those that last up to one year.

Text Messaging Program

By opting into our text messaging service, you agree to receive messages about church events. You can opt-out by texting “STOP” to 76959. Message and data rates may apply. Please see the Terms of Use for information about the program.

Analytics

We may collect data like page visits to improve website functionality and user experience.

Data Retention

We retain your data indefinitely unless a deletion request is made or as required by law. Comment metadata is retained to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

Your Rights

Under California law, you have the right to access, edit, or delete your personal information. You can also request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. Our services are designed for adults, and we encourage minors not to provide personal information.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may include links to external sites, which have their own privacy policies. Additionally, our third-party service providers, like online giving platforms, may collect data independently under their privacy guidelines.

Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal data; however, no system is entirely secure. We recommend taking personal precautions to protect your information online.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage regular review of this policy.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hello@rootedmail.com
Phone: (951) 654-0886
Address: Rooted Church C/O San Jacinto Assembly of God, 300 W 1st St., San Jacinto, CA 92583