Effective date: September 25, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Bible Baptist Church (operating as “Canadian Gospel Project”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information of visitors to canadiangospelproject.ca (the “Site”). This policy is written for a Canadian audience and follows generally accepted Canadian privacy principles.

Contact & Company Information

Bible Baptist Church / Canadian Gospel Project
32 Park Ave, St Thomas, ON N5R 4W3
Toll-free: 1 (877) 71-BIBLE
Local: (519) 637-3434
Email: [email protected]

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

When you use our contact form or otherwise contact us, we may collect personal information including:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• City / Town
• Message or other content you send

Automatically collected information

When you visit the Site we automatically collect technical and usage information, such as:

• IP address and approximate location (city / province)
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited, referring/exit pages, and timestamps
• Interaction data captured by analytics and tracking tools (see “Tracking Technologies” below)

Aggregated and de-identified data

We may aggregate or de-identify information so it no longer identifies a particular individual and use it for analytics, reporting, and site improvement.

How We Collect Information

• Directly, when you complete our contact form or send us email or phone us.
• Automatically, through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit the Site.
• From third-party services such as advertising platforms (for example, when we run ads via social media or Google).

Why We Collect Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide services or information you request.
• To send administrative communications (e.g., confirmations, updates).
• To improve and personalize the Site and its content.
• To measure and analyze site usage and advertising effectiveness.
• For security, fraud prevention, and to protect our rights.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Tracking Technologies & Third-Party Tools

We use cookies, web beacons, local storage, and other tracking technologies to operate and improve the Site and to deliver and measure advertising. Tools we use include (but are not limited to):

• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Google Ads (conversion tracking)
• Facebook / Meta Pixel and Facebook advertising tools
• Hotjar (heatmaps, session recordings, and feedback)

These third-party providers may place cookies, collect device identifiers, and use similar technologies to collect information about your activity on and off the Site. Each provider’s use of your information is governed by their privacy policies.

Managing cookies and tracking

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect Site functionality. For opt-out tools, you may find the following helpful:

• Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Facebook Ad Settings: Visit Facebook’s ad settings to manage ad preferences.
• Hotjar: Visit Hotjar’s opt-out page or use Hotjar’s in-page opt-out options if offered.

Marketing & Advertising

We promote the Site and our activities using direct mailings, social media ads (e.g., Facebook, Instagram), and Google Ads. When you interact with our ads, advertising platforms may collect information about that interaction in accordance with their own policies. We may use analytics and advertising data to:

• Measure campaign performance
• Retarget site visitors with tailored ads
• Create audience segments for future campaigns

Sharing & Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share personal information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use third-party service providers to operate the Site, send communications, analyze usage, and manage advertising.
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
• Protection of rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.
• Business transfers: If we reorganize, merge, sell, or transfer assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Some third-party services may process data outside of Canada. Where transfers occur, reasonable steps are taken to protect your information in accordance with applicable law.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to satisfy legal or regulatory obligations, or to resolve disputes. Typical retention periods include:

• Contact form messages: up to 3 years unless a different period is required by law.
• Analytics and aggregated usage data: retained in anonymized or aggregated form as needed for reporting and improvement.

Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No internet method is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights & Choices

If you are in Canada, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Access personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of information (subject to legal and contractual retention requirements).
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent.
• Opt-out of certain direct marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or by phone at 1 (877) 71-BIBLE. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

Children

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective date” at the top. Significant changes will be notified on the Site or via email (where appropriate).

How to Contact Us / Complaints

Bible Baptist Church / Canadian Gospel Project
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1 (877) 71-BIBLE / (519) 637-3434
Address: 32 Park Ave, St Thomas, ON N5R 4W3

If you remain unsatisfied after contacting us, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) or the provincial privacy regulator where applicable.

Acknowledgement

By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information as described herein.