Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08/23/2025
Last Updated: 08/23/2025

Bethel AME Lancaster (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website [https://bethelamelancaster.com] (“Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our Site:

• Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details you voluntarily provide through contact forms, sign-ups, or donations.
• Non-Personal Information: such as browser type, device information, IP address, and general usage data collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
   

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our Site and services.
• Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates about church events or programs.
• Process donations and contributions.
• Maintain the safety and security of our Site.
• We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, managing donations, or communicating with you (bound by confidentiality agreements).
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• To protect the safety, rights, or property of Bethel AME Lancaster, our members, or the public.
   

Our Site is accessible to children under 13. We are committed to complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
• If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us without your consent, please contact us immediately at web@bethelamelancaster.com, and we will take steps to remove such information.
   

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect usage data. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the Site may not function properly.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information you provide. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Residents of Pennsylvania have the right to:

• Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections or updates to your information.
• Request deletion of your information, subject to applicable legal requirements.
   

To exercise these rights, please contact us at web@bethelamelancaster.com.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Bethel AME Lancaster
Email: web@bethelamelancaster.com
Location: 450-512 E. Strawberry St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA