PRIVACY POLICY

Your Privacy Matters to Us

At House of Glory, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy. This policy explains the types of information we gather and how we safeguard your personal data on our website, thehouseofglory.org.

We recommend reviewing both this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use to understand your rights. Please be aware that we may revise this policy from time to time by updating the information on our site. Any changes will take effect as soon as they are posted.

This Privacy Policy covers:
- The personal information we collect and how it’s obtained.
- Who has access to this information.
- How the information is used.
- Who may receive or access your information.
- Your rights and choices regarding data collection, use, and sharing.
- The steps we take to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.
- How to update or correct your personal information.

Information We Collect and How We Use It:
When you register with us, we may ask for contact details such as your name, email address, communication preferences (e.g., HTML vs. Text), mailing address, interests, and related information. We do not collect or store sensitive personal data like credit card numbers or social security information.

Internet Protocol Address
We collect an IP address from all visitors to our Site. An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer when you use the Internet. We use IP addresses to help diagnose problems with our server, administer our Site, analyze trends, track users’ movement, gather broad demographic information for aggregate use in order for us to improve the site, and deliver customized, personalized content. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.

Use of Cookies
Your browser is likely set to accept cookies by default. However, if you prefer not to receive cookies, you can modify your browser settings to block them. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

House of Glory uses cookies for the following purposes:
· Website Personalization: We use cookies to tailor content, prayer requests, and donations based on your location. For example, our online store uses cookies to remember what’s in your shopping cart and to personalize your experience when returning from the payment process. These cookies are essential for the functionality of our website.

· Site Analytics: We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc., to gather data on how you use our site. A cookie is placed to help evaluate your usage and compile reports on website activity. Google may store this information on servers in the U.S. and may share it with third parties as required by law or when processing data on Google's behalf. Your IP address will not be linked to any other data held by Google. For more information or to opt out of Google Analytics, please review Google's Privacy Policy or Opt-out tool.

· Anonymous Tracking: We allow Google to collect anonymous tracking data to improve your experience on our site. This data is stored for 26 months before being automatically removed.

· Social Sharing: Our site includes social media sharing widgets from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, allowing you to share content with others. These widgets use cookies to enable sharing. Please refer to the privacy policies of these platforms for more details.

· Advertising Conversion Tracking: When we run advertising campaigns on third-party networks (such as Google or Facebook), we may use cookies to track conversions and measure the success of the campaigns. To view or opt out, check Facebook’s and Google's Privacy Policies.

· Remarketing: We may use re-marketing cookies for advertising on third-party networks to better target our ads. These cookies help track conversions and allow for more effective marketing. You can review Facebook’s Privacy Policy and opt-out options here, and Google’s Privacy Policy here.

Security and PCI Compliance
At House of Glory, we use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to protect the information you provide. SSL ensures that your data is automatically encrypted, or scrambled, before being sent from your browser to our servers. We also safeguard sensitive account details by storing them in a secure section of our website, accessible only to authorized personnel. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure. While we make every effort to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its complete security.

Our website complies with PCI (Payment Card Industry) standards, which have been validated by an external auditor. If you wish to review our PCI compliance status, feel
free to reach out using the contact details provided under the Contacting Us section.

Text and Phone Calls
By signing up for text and phone call communications, you consent to receive periodic messages and calls from House of Glory regarding updates, events, promotions, or other relevant information. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.

How We Use Your Information:
• We use your phone number solely for the purpose of providing updates, reminders, and relevant communications.
• Your information will only be used by House of Glory and will not be sold, rented, or shared with any third parties.

Opting Out:
You can opt out of receiving text messages or phone calls at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message or by contacting us directly.

Data Security:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

For further questions about our privacy practices, please contact us.

By signing up, you acknowledge and accept this privacy policy.

Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of our website, or your
interactions with the site, you can contact us at:

House of Glory
2201 S. 46th St
Fort Smith, AR 72903
United States of America
Email: info@thehouseofglory.org