Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 22, 2025
Parkway Baptist Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us when you visit our website, parkwaybc.net.
We are based in the United States, but we strive to comply with international privacy standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
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Contact us via a form on our website
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Sign up for our newsletter or events
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Submit a prayer request or other communication
This information may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Any message you include
We do not request or knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to provide it.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information only to:
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Respond to your messages or inquiries
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Communicate about church events, services, or updates (if you opt in)
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Improve and maintain our website
We do not use your information for targeted advertising or tracking.
3. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses only strictly necessary cookies, such as those used by Squarespace to ensure proper performance, navigation, and security.
We do not use:
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Google Analytics
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Facebook Pixel
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Advertising or third-party tracking cookies
You can manage or block cookies using your browser settings.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal data is:
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Consent — when you submit information via a form or opt in to receive communications
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Legitimate interests — to respond to your requests and maintain a functional website
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your data with trusted service providers (such as our website host) who are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the services we request.
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or to protect the rights and safety of our church, members, or the public.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or as required by law.
If you sign up for communications, you may unsubscribe at any time.
7. Your Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Object to or restrict certain processing
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Withdraw your consent at any time
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File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you can reach us at:
Parkway Baptist Church
505 Cunniff Parkway
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Email: church@parkwaybc.net
Phone: 615-865-2325