Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 9, 2025
Website: https://thegate.org
Organization: The Gate Christian Church, a registered charity in Alberta, Canada

1. Who We Are

The Gate Christian Church ("we", "our", or "us") operates thegate.org to share information about our ministry, events, and services. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

2. What Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you:

  • Fill out our contact form (e.g., name, email, message)
  • Subscribe to our newsletter (e.g., email address)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to messages or inquiries
  • Send you updates through our newsletter (via Mailchimp)
  • Improve our website experience

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with unrelated third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may collect limited data:

  • Mailchimp – to manage and send newsletters
  • Sermon.net – embedded sermon player
  • Google Maps – location services
  • Netlify – website hosting and performance

These providers may store or process data outside of Canada. Please refer to their individual privacy policies for more information.

5. Cookies & Embedded Content

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic functionality and embedded services. We do not use Google Analytics or tracking for advertising purposes.

6. Your Consent & Rights

By using our site and submitting your information, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described here.
You may withdraw your consent or request access to your personal data at any time by contacting us.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data through secure hosting and access limitations.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
info@thegate.org

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.