Privacy Policy of Baptist General Conference of Canada

Baptist General Conference of Canada operates the bgc.ca website, which provides the SERVICE.

Effective Date: June 26, 2025

1. Introduction

The Baptist General Conference of Canada (BGC Canada) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at www.bgc.ca.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: such as name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when voluntarily provided (e.g., through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or church directory submissions).

  • Non-Personal Information: such as browser type, IP address, referring URL, and site usage data (collected via cookies or analytics tools).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Provide you with relevant information about our ministry or affiliated churches

  • Improve the performance and user experience of our website

  • Maintain records of member and church affiliations

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information:

  • With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or communicating with you (e.g., email newsletter services)

  • When required by law or legal process

  • With other affiliated BGC churches or organizations, only as necessary and with appropriate safeguards

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses cookies to enhance your experience. You may set your browser to refuse cookies; however, this may limit some functionality on the site. We may also use Google Analytics or similar tools to better understand visitor behavior.

6. Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may request access to your personal data, ask for corrections, or request deletion. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external sites not operated by BGC Canada. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.