PRIVACY POLICY

As First Assembly of God, Bastrop (BastropFirst), we are committed to protecting your privacy.  We do not give, sell, rent or loan any identifiable information regarding visitors to any third party.  By using our website, bastropfirst.org, you agree to the Privacy Policy of BastropFirst.  If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use this website.  BastropFirst reviews its Privacy Policy periodically and reserves the rights, at its discretion, to modify or remove portions of this Privacy Policy at any time.  This Privacy Policy applies to all websites produced and maintained by BastropFirst.  If you wan to communicate with us about our Privacy Policy, email us at info@bastropfirst.org or write us at:  BastropFirst Assembly, P. O. Box 846, Bastrop, Texas  78602.

COLLECTION AND USE

BastropFirst recognizes the privacy concerns of users of our website and the importance of protecting the privacy of personally identifiable information collected from them.  As a general policy, no personally identifiable information, such as visitor’s name, address, email address, telephone number, or credit card information is automatically collected on our website.  Such information is collected only when knowingly and voluntarily submitted, and BastropFirst uses such information only for the purpose for which is was submitted, unless we disclose other uses in this policy or at the time of collection.  We maintain reasonable and appropriate safeguards to ensure the security, integrity, and privacy of such information in our possession.  BastropFirst does not sell, trade or rent personally identifiable information to third parties.  We reserve the right to monitor traffic patterns and website usage.

SECURITY

When submitting sensitive data like credit card information, we use secure server technology to protect the information.  The secure server software (SSL) encrypts the information you input before you send it to us.  All of the data is protected against unauthorized access, as indicated by the secure icon on your browser.

COOKIES

“Cookies” are filed that are stored by your browser on your computer’s hard drive.  Our cookies do not contain any personally identifying information about a user.  They enable us to provide customized features to enhance your visit to the website.  Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser to prevent that.  Users should consult their browser help files for instructions on how to refuse cookies.

LINKS

This web site may be linked to or from other web sites that are not operated by BastropFirst.  BastropFirst is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third part web sites.  Visitors to those web sites should refer to their separate privacy policies and practices.

 

PATRIOT ACT AND LEGAL

BastropFirst retains the right to monitor donor or customer activity, including browsing to or within, or using the search engine within this site as well as registering, requesting information, or making transactions.  BastropFirst may disclose information requested in any government subpoena or court order.  Under certain circumstances defined in the PATRIOT Act or other applicable law, BastropFirst may voluntarily disclose information concerning imminent or potential terrorist threats.  We will or retain the right to share personal information with companies, organizations or individual outside of the of BastropFirst if we have a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation or disclosure of the information is reasonable necessary to:  (1) meet or comply with any applicable law or enforceable governmental request; (2) enforce applicable Terms of Service, including investigation of potential violations; (3) detect, present, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues; and (4) protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of the District, our users or the public as required or permitted by law.

 

CHANGES

Our Privacy Policy may change from time to time.  We will not reduce your vested rights under this Privacy Policy without your consent.  We will post any privacy policy changes on this page and, if the charges are significant, we may provide a more prominent notice.  We will also keep prior versions of this Privacy Policy in an archive for your review.