Privacy Policy for Wheels of Faith Motorcycle Ministry

Effective Date: September 26, 2024

Introduction

Wheels of Faith Motorcycle Ministry is a non-profit ministry with chapters located in South Dakota, Florida, and Alabama. We are not a club. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with us, whether through our website www.wheelsoffaithmm.org, in-person events, or other means. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and other identifiers.
• Financial Information: Payment details for donations or other transactions.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our website.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services.
• Embedded Content from Other Websites: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). These websites may collect data about you and monitor your interaction with embedded content.
• Event Photos: We may collect and display photographs or videos from ministry events that may include images of our members, supporters, and visitors.
• Social Media Data: If you interact with us via Facebook or other social media platforms, those platforms may collect data such as your profile information.

2. How We Collect Information

• Direct Interactions: You may provide us with your personal information by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, email, or otherwise.
• Automated Technologies or Interaction: As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect technical data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns using cookies, server logs, and similar technologies. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
• Photos and Videos: When you attend ministry events, your image may be captured in photos or videos. By attending ministry events, you agree that we may use these images for promotional purposes, including displaying them on our website or social media channels.
• Member Consent: As stated in our bylaws, by becoming a member of Wheels of Faith Motorcycle Ministry, you grant the ministry permission to use photographs and videos taken at events.

3. Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
• To improve, personalize, and expand our website and services.
• To understand and analyze how you use our website and services.
• To process your donations and other transactions. For more information, see our External Links Policy.
• To send you communications, including promotional messages, updates, and newsletters.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may use third-party services (such as PayPal) to process transactions and donations. Please refer to our External Links Policy for more information.

5. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or misuse.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you would like your data to be deleted, please contact us, and we will comply unless we are required by law to retain the information.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• Right to Withdraw Consent for Photos: If you would like any event photos or videos of you to be removed from our website or social media platforms, please contact us at Info@wheelsoffaithmm.org, and we will promptly address your request.

8. Children Under 18

Minors under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian consent before providing personal information or attending ministry events. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without such consent.

9. Incident Reporting/Complaint Handling

If you have concerns about how your personal information is being handled, or if you believe that your data rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us. We take such complaints seriously and will investigate any issues promptly.

To report an incident or submit a complaint, please contact us using the following information:

• Email: info@wheelsoffaithmm.org
• Mail: Wheels of Faith Motorcycle Ministry, 277 Stewart Street, Geneva, FL 32732
• Phone: [Insert Contact Phone Number]

Please provide as much detail as possible regarding your concern or complaint to assist us in investigating the matter. We will respond to all complaints within a reasonable time frame, typically within 30 days.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may also have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority or regulatory body in your country or state, especially if you are located in the European Union or California.

10. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users promptly and in compliance with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Florida Data Breach Regulations (FDBR), Alabama Data Breach Notification Act of 2018, and the South Dakota Data Breach Notification Law.

11. International Data Transfers

By providing us with your personal information, you agree to the transfer, storage, and processing of your data in the United States. We take appropriate steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.

12. Legal Jurisdiction

Any disputes related to this Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the state of Florida, the city of Geneva, and the county of Seminole.

13. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If we make significant changes to how we handle your personal data, we will notify you via email (if you have provided it) or by a prominent notice on our website before the change becomes effective.