Privicy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 3, 2025
Website: https://www.iccmseattle.org
Organization Name: ICCMC
Organization Type: Faith-based Church Organization
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1701 99th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445, United States

1. Introduction

ICCMC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you visit or interact with our website, https://www.iccmseattle.org (“Site”), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information from you:

a. Personal Identifiable Information (PII):

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Prayer requests or other messages voluntarily submitted

b. Technical Information:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Referring website

  • Date and time of visits

  • Pages visited and links clicked

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic to the Site. You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or prayer requests

  • To provide and personalize your experience on our Site

  • To send you newsletters, updates, or church announcements (if you opt in)

  • To improve our website, services, and outreach

  • To comply with legal obligations or exercise legal rights

4. Legal Bases for Processing (Under GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – where you have given explicit permission (e.g., email newsletters)

  • Legitimate Interests – for internal administration, communication, or church management

  • Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms or hosting services) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements

  • To comply with legal obligations, law enforcement requests, or court orders

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of ICCMC, its members, or the public

6. Data Storage and Retention

Your personal data is stored securely using technical and organizational measures. We retain your data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by law.

Examples of data retention periods:

  • Inquiry data: up to 12 months

  • Email subscriptions: until you unsubscribe

  • Website analytics: anonymized and retained for statistical purposes

7. Data Security Measures

We take reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted storage

  • Firewall and anti-malware protections

  • SSL encryption for website communications

  • Restricted access to personal information

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold

  • Right to Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to Erasure – request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Right to Restrict Processing – limit how we process your data

  • Right to Data Portability – obtain your data in a structured, machine-readable format

  • Right to Object – object to certain types of processing (e.g., marketing)

  • Right to Withdraw Consent – at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and stored in the U.S. By using our services, you consent to such transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

ICCMC
1701 99th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
Email: [email protected]