Last Updated: January 25, 2026
Introduction
Perrine Seventh-day Adventist Church ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at perrinesda.org.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website forms and features. This information helps us serve you better and fulfill your requests.
Contact & Communication
- Contact Form: Name, email address, phone number (optional), reason for contact, and your message
- Prayer Requests: Name, email, phone (all optional), and your prayer or praise request. You may submit anonymously if you prefer.
- Report a Site Issue: Issue type, description, and contact information if you choose to be contacted
Visit & Transportation
- Plan a Visit: Name, email, phone, mailing address, planned visit date, and family member information (names, relationships, and ages for children)
- Request a Ride: Name, phone, email (optional), pickup address, number of passengers, preferred service, pickup date, and any special accessibility needs
Spiritual Growth & Service
- Bible Study Request: Name, phone number, and any additional comments about your study preferences
- Volunteer Registration: Name, email, phone, gifts and talents, ministry preferences, and any additional information you wish to share
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or source
- General geographic location (city/region level)
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use our website and improve their experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
- Coordinate visit planning, transportation, and ministry involvement
- Share prayer requests with our prayer team (only with your consent)
- Send you requested information about Bible studies or events
- Connect you with appropriate ministry leaders or staff members
- Improve our website functionality and user experience based on analytics
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
We will never sell or trade your personal information.
Information Sharing
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Church Staff & Ministry Leaders: Your information may be shared with authorized church staff or ministry leaders who need it to respond to your request (e.g., pastoral team for prayer requests, transportation coordinator for ride requests)
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party services that help us operate our website and deliver services, such as email delivery platforms. These providers are obligated to protect your information.
- Donations: Online giving is processed through AdventistGiving, a secure third-party platform. We do not store your payment card information on our servers.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols
- Secure storage with encryption at rest
- Access controls limiting who can view your information
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Data minimization practices—we only collect what we need to serve you
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our site.
We use analytics tools to collect aggregated, anonymous data about website usage. This helps us understand which pages are most helpful and where we can improve.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect some website functionality.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. You may also:
- Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
- Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to certain legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of communications by following unsubscribe instructions or contacting us directly
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including AdventistGiving for donations, social media platforms, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
We collect limited information about children only when provided by a parent or guardian through our Plan a Visit form (such as names and ages for children's ministry placement). We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact Perrine Seventh-day Adventist Church at 9850 W Datura St, Miami, FL 33157. You can reach us by phone at (305) 378-2192 or by email at [email protected].