Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Karns Church of Christ a non-profit religious organization. Our primary website address is karnschurch.org. For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at privacy@karnschurch.org or via our mailing address:

Karns Church of Christ
6612 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

Media

If you upload images to the website, please ensure that they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Upon your first visit, some jurisdictions will see a cookie notification banner. This banner informs you about our use of cookies and provides a link to this privacy policy. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies.

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. This embedded content behaves as if you have visited the other website, which may collect data about you.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our website is used and to improve user experience. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address and browsing behavior. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information, please see Google’s Privacy Policy.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we share data with the following third-party service providers to help us operate our website and conduct our ministry:

These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. This may include keeping data for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, to request corrections, or to request deletion of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@karnschurch.org.

Where Your Data Is Located

Data collected through our website may be processed outside the European Union. We ensure that any data transfer complies with applicable data protection laws and is safeguarded through appropriate measures.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

User Consent & Terms of Service

By accessing and using the Karns Church of Christ website, you agree to our use of cookies and third-party services as outlined in our Privacy Policy. Your continued use of our site constitutes your consent to the data practices described therein, including the collection and use of your information by third-party services. Should you choose not to consent to these terms, please discontinue use of our website and contact us for further assistance at privacy@karnschurch.org.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@karnschurch.org.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes through our website.