Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 03, 2025

Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ccmhickory.org or interact with us. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site or provide us with your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• • Personal Information: Information that identifies you, such as your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number, which you voluntarily provide when you donate, sign up for newsletters, register for events, or otherwise engage with us.

• • Non-Personal Information: Information that does not directly identify you, such as browser type, IP address, and website usage data collected via cookies or similar technologies.

How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

• • Directly from You: When you fill out forms, subscribe to our communications, or contact us.

• • Automatically: Through cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

• • From Third Parties: Occasionally, we may receive information from partners or service providers, but only as permitted by law and this policy.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• • Communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, or event invitations.

• • Process donations or registrations.

• • Improve our website and services.

• • Comply with legal obligations.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• • Service Providers: Third parties that assist us with website hosting, email delivery, payment processing, or other operational needs. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and use your information only on our behalf.

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or court order.

Special Note on Phone Numbers and Text Messaging Consent: No mobile information, including phone numbers or text messaging opt-in data and consent, will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Any sharing of other data categories explicitly excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information remains confidential and will not be transferred or reused by any third party.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though this may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.

Your Choices

• • Email Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.

• • Text Messages: If you have opted in to receive SMS messages, you may opt out by replying “STOP” to any message or contacting us directly at info@ccmhickory.org.

• • Access and Updates: You may request to review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us at info@ccmhickory.org.

Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically.