Privacy Policy

St. John The Baptist Orthodox Syrian Church, Padamugal, Kakkanad, Kochi - 682030

Effective Date: 23-06-2025

At St. John The Baptist Orthodox Syrian Church, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other details you provide when contacting us, signing up for newsletters, or making donations.
• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and other analytics to improve our website experience.

How We Use Your Information

• To communicate with you regarding church events, services, and updates.
• To process donations and provide receipts.
• To respond to inquiries and prayer requests.
• To improve our website and outreach efforts.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information:

• With service providers assisting us in website operations (e.g., payment processors, email services).
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Use of Facebook (Meta) Services

We use Meta (Facebook) advertising services, including the Facebook Pixel, to measure the performance of our ads and improve user experience. These tools may collect information about your interaction with our website to help us optimize our marketing efforts. Additionally, we may share updates and announcements via our official Facebook page. Please note that your interaction with Facebook services is governed by Meta’s own Data Policy.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to remove the data.

Your Rights and Choices

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections or deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

St. John The Baptist Orthodox Syrian Church

Address: Padamugal, Kakkanad, Kochi - 682030

Email: padamugalorthodoxpally@gmail.com

Phone: 0484 3556064, +91 8075782747