Welcome to Pilgrim Congregational Church United Church of Christ
4 Watson Street, Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 882-1801

Privacy Policy
At Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website visitors, members, and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.pilgrimchurchnashua.org (the "Site" or “website”).
This website is operated by:
Business Name: Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC
Registered Office: 4 Watson St., Nashua, NH 03064
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Please take a moment to read this policy and understand our practices regarding your information. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at nashuapilgrimucc@gmail.com.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Personal Information: When you register for an account, sign up for event notifications, make a donation, or interact with our Site, we may collect personal information that can be used to identify you. This includes, but is not limited to:
Name
Email address
Password
Contact details
Payment Information: If you make a donation or purchase through our Site, we collect payment information such as your credit card number, billing address, and other payment details. This information is processed securely by third-party payment processors and is not stored on our servers.
Technical Information: We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our Site. This includes:
Internet Protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet
Browser type and version
Time zone setting
Browser plug-in types and versions
Operating system and platform
Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our Site, such as:
Pages you visit
Length of visits to certain pages
Page response times
Methods used to browse away from the page
Session information (such as page interaction information)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.
Communication Data: We collect and store information you provide when you communicate with us, such as:
Comments, feedback, product reviews, and recommendations
Any personal profile information you provide when you communicate with us through forms on our Site
Aggregated Data: We may also collect, use, and share aggregated data, such as statistical or demographic data, for any purpose. Aggregated data may be derived from your personal information but does not directly or indirectly reveal your identity.
LAWFUL BASIS FOR WHICH WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We collect and use your personal information based on the following lawful bases:
Contractual Necessity: We process your personal information when it is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract. For example, this applies when you register for an event, make a donation, or create an account on our Site.
Consent: We rely on your consent to process your personal information for specific purposes, such as when you sign up for an account, register for events, or opt-in to receive our newsletters and promotional communications. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at nashuapilgrimucc@gmail.com.
Legal Obligations: We may process your personal information to comply with our legal obligations. This includes retaining certain records for a specific period as required by law.
Legitimate Interests: We process your personal information based on our legitimate interests, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests. These legitimate interests include improving and personalizing our services, enhancing the security and functionality of our website, analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience, and communicating with you about updates, features, and other relevant information related to our services.
Protection of Rights: We may use your information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users and the public.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
The information collected from you is used for the following purposes:
To Provide and Operate Our Services: We use your personal information to create and manage your account, facilitate event registrations, process donations, and provide you with the services you request through our website.
To Communicate with You: We use your contact information, such as your email address, to send you important updates about our organization, including information about upcoming events, services, and community activities. We may also send you promotional messages and newsletters if you have opted in to receive them.
To Improve Our Services: We analyze the data we collect to understand how our users interact with our website. This helps us to identify trends, preferences, and areas for improvement, allowing us to enhance the functionality and user experience of our website.
To Provide Customer Support: We use your information to respond to your inquiries, provide technical support, and assist with any issues you may encounter while using our website.
To Process Donations and Payments: When you make a donation or payment through our website, we use your payment information to process the transaction securely. This may involve sharing your payment details with third-party payment processors.
To Ensure the Security of Our Website: We use technical information, such as your IP address and session data, to monitor and protect the security of our website and its users. This includes detecting and preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and other security risks.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to fulfill our legal obligations, such as maintaining records for tax purposes or responding to lawful requests from public authorities.
To Conduct Research and Analytics: We use aggregated and anonymized data for research and analytical purposes. This helps us better understand our community's needs and preferences, enabling us to tailor our services and communications accordingly.
To Personalize Your Experience: We use the information we collect to personalize your experience on our website, such as by showing you content that is relevant to your interests or tailoring our communications to your preferences.
DATA RETENTION AND DELETING YOUR INFORMATION
Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the specific purpose for which it was collected. For example, we may retain your account information for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward to ensure we can respond to any queries or issues.
Deleting Personal Information: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information at any time. To do so, please contact our customer support liaison at nashuapilgrimucc@gmail.com. Upon receiving your request, we will take appropriate steps to delete your information from our active databases. Please note that certain information may be retained in our backup systems for a limited period due to technical and legal requirements.
User Verification: Prior to processing deletion requests, we may need to verify the identity of the user to ensure the security of personal information.
Exceptions: Certain information may be exempt from deletion if retention is necessary for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or other legitimate business purposes.
Effect on Services: Deleting certain information may impact the user's ability to access and use specific services or features provided by Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC.
Backup Copies: Information may continue to exist in backup copies for a limited period after deletion. These copies are retained for system restoration purposes and are not actively used.
INFORMATION SHARING
No Selling of Personal Information: Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC does not sell your personal information to third parties. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is used solely for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Our Employees: Information collected may be accessed by Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC employees based on their job responsibilities, such as customer support or system administrators. Access is restricted to those with a legitimate need for the information, and confidentiality obligations are in place.
Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our activities, and providing our services to you. These service providers may include hosting services, payment processors, and email service providers. We only share the information necessary for them to perform their services, and they are obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the purposes for which it was shared.
Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or government agency. This includes complying with legal processes, protecting our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users and the public.
With Your Consent: We may share your personal information with third parties if you have provided your explicit consent to do so. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at nashuapilgrimucc@gmail.com.
Aggregated and Anonymized Information: We may share aggregated and anonymized data that does not identify you personally with third parties for analytical and research purposes. This data is used to improve our services and understand usage patterns without revealing any personal information.
STORAGE AND SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
Ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of user information is a top priority at Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC. Here's how we handle the storage and security of the information we collect:
Data Storage: Your personal information is stored on secure servers provided by our hosting service, Wix Studio. We use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that your data is stored in a secure environment that protects it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Your information may be stored and processed in any country where Wix Studio or its service providers maintain facilities.
Security Measures: We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement a variety of security measures to protect it. These measures include encryption, firewalls, secure socket layer (SSL) technology, and regular security assessments. We also limit access to your personal information to those employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that information to provide our services.
Employee Confidentiality: Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC employees are bound by confidentiality obligations and are trained on the secure handling of user information. This includes understanding the importance of maintaining the privacy and security of the data they may access.
Regular Security Audits: Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC conducts regular security audits and assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. This proactive approach helps maintain a robust security posture.
Incident Response Plan: In the event of a data security incident, Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC has an incident response plan in place to promptly assess, contain, and mitigate the impact of the incident. Users will be notified as required by applicable data protection laws.
Data Retention Policies: User information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in the Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Once the retention period expires, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
Security: We employ reasonable security practices to ensure that the information is safe and secure with us. However, no information on the internet is 100% safe, and you accept and acknowledge such risk. Also, we will disclose the information so collected for limited purposes as mentioned in this Privacy Policy.
LINKS TO OTHER SITES
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. Your use of any linked third-party websites or services is at your own risk, and we are not liable for any issues arising from such use.
RIGHTS OF USERS FROM CALIFORNIA
This privacy notice section for California residents supplements the information contained in our Privacy Policy and it applies solely to all visitors, users, and others who reside in the State of California.
“Shine the Light” and “Eraser” Laws: Residents of the State of California may request a list of all third parties to which we have disclosed certain information during the preceding year for those third parties’ direct marketing purposes.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): The CCPA, as amended by the CPRA, provides California residents and/or their authorized agents with specific rights regarding the collection and processing of their personal information.
In compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we are required to disclose the categories of personal information we collect from users. The following outlines the categories of information we collect, along with examples and purposes for which the information is used.
Categories of Personal Information We Collect
Identifiers:
Examples: Name, email address, IP address, account username, social media login information (e.g., Facebook, Google).
Purpose: To create and manage user accounts, facilitate event registrations, and communicate with users.
Personal Information Categories Listed in the California Customer Records Statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)):
Examples: Name, contact information (e.g., postal address, telephone number), payment information (e.g., credit card details).
Purpose: To process donations, manage user registrations, and provide customer support.
Commercial Information:
Examples: Records of donations or other financial transactions made through the website.
Purpose: