Christ Chapel Chennai (El Shaddai Christian Foundation)
Effective Date: 11th April 2025
Christ Chapel Chennai (El Shaddai Christian Foundation) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the information you provide through our website and in connection with our services, including the distribution of our physical newsletter.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
a. Newsletter Requests (Physical Copy)
When you request to receive a physical copy of our newsletter, we may collect:
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Full Name – to personalize communication
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Email Address – for confirmation and related communication
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Mailing Address – to send the newsletter to your home or business address
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Phone Number (optional) – to contact you in case of delivery issues or updates
This information is collected via our website form, in-person sign-up, or by written request.
b. Automatically Collected Data (Website Use)
When you visit our website, we may collect limited information automatically, such as:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Pages visited
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Date and time of access
This helps us improve the website and understand how visitors engage with it. This data is anonymous and not linked to personally identifiable information.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used strictly for ministry purposes, including:
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Newsletter Distribution – to mail the physical newsletter you requested
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Communication – to contact you regarding church-related updates or confirm newsletter delivery preferences
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Improvement of Services – to understand how users engage with our website and improve user experience
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties. Your information is used only within the scope of church activities and communications.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (If Applicable)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
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Your consent (e.g., when you voluntarily provide your information to receive the newsletter)
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Legitimate interests of the church, such as improving communication and engagement with members and attendees
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Compliance with legal obligations where applicable
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You can request the removal of your information at any time by contacting us (see Section 8).
5. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. This includes:
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Limited access to personal information by staff or authorized volunteers
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Secure physical and digital storage systems
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Regular review of data handling practices
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not share your personal information with outside organizations, except:
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With your explicit consent
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To comply with legal obligations or valid governmental requests
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With service providers strictly for the purpose of managing newsletter distribution (if outsourced), and only under confidentiality agreements
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data privacy laws, you may have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Correct inaccuracies in your information
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Withdraw your consent at any time
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Request deletion of your information
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Object to or restrict processing of your data
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Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us (see Section 8).
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or if you would like to update or delete your data, please contact us:
Christ Chapel Chennai (El Shaddai Christian Foundation)
104/23, 1st Floor, Nelson Manickam Rd, Opp. Indian Petrol Bunk, Aminjikarai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600029
Phone: +91 98417 66552
Email: christchapelchennai29@gmail.com
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically.