3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our Website.

Cookies may be used for:

• Essential website operation

• Security and performance monitoring

• Anonymous statistical analysis

• Website functionality

When you first visit our Website, you may be presented with a cookie notice allowing you to manage your preferences.

For more information, please see our Opt-Out Preferences / Cookie Policy page.

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4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for purposes including:

• Communicating with you regarding events, ministries, or services

• Processing donations or payments

• Responding to questions or requests

• Sending newsletters or ministry updates

• Improving our Website and services

• Maintaining website security

• Complying with legal obligations

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5. Sharing Information with Third Parties

East Texas Baptist Association / East Texas Baptist Network does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating the Website or ministry activities. These partners may assist with:

• Website hosting

• Email communication services

• Event registration services

• Donation processing

• Website analytics

These third parties are required to keep your information confidential and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose personal information when required to do so by law or when necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect our rights or property

• Protect the safety of our users or the public

• Investigate potential fraud or misuse of the Website

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6. Texas Privacy Rights (TDPSA)

Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), Texas residents may have certain rights regarding their personal data.

These rights may include the ability to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate personal data

• Request deletion of personal data

• Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data for targeted advertising

While we do not sell personal information, Texas residents may still submit requests through the Opt-Out Preferences page on this Website.

We will respond to verifiable consumer requests in accordance with applicable law.

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7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical precautions to protect your personal information.

Our Website uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to help protect sensitive data transmitted through the site.

However, no method of data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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8. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any websites they visit.

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9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove such information from our records.

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10. Right to Request Deletion

Subject to certain legal exceptions, you may request that we delete personal information we hold about you.

We may not be able to comply with deletion requests when the information is necessary to:

• Detect or prevent fraud or security incidents

• Debug or repair system errors

• Comply with legal obligations

• Complete transactions you requested

• Maintain legitimate internal records or ministry operations