Web Site Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes the WFBC's (Wisconsin Fellowship of Baptist Churches) current policies and practices with regard to personal data collected by the WFBC through this Web site. This privacy policy does not apply to information collected offline or in any other way.

Your Consent
By using this Web site or any related WFBC Web site, you consent to our use of your personal data as described in this privacy policy.

Notification of Changes to this Policy
The WFBC is continually improving and adding new functionality and features to this Web site and improving and adding to its existing services and programs. Because of these ongoing changes, changes in the law and the changing nature of technology, the WFBC’s data practices will change from time to time. If and when our data practices change, the WFBC will post the changes on this Web site to notify you of the changes. We encourage you to check this page frequently.

Anonymous Data Collected through WFBC Web sites
In addition to the information you provide when you use our Web site, The WFBC uses technology to collect anonymous information about the use of our Web site.

If you do nothing during your visit to wisconsinfellowship.org but browse or download information, we automatically collect and store the following information about your visit:

1. The Internet Protocol address and domain name used but not the email address. The Internet Protocol address is a numerical identifier assigned either to your Internet service provider or directly to your computer. We use the Internet Protocol Address to direct Internet traffic to you;

2. The type of browser and operating system you used and your connection speed;

3. The date and time you visited this site;

4. The web pages or services you accessed at this site;and

5. The web site you visited prior to coming to this web site and/or sites that linked you to our web site.

The information we automatically collect or store is used to improve the content of our web services and to help us understand how people are using our services. We analyze our web site logs to continually improve the value of the materials available on our site. Our web site logs are not personally identifiable, and we make no attempt to link them with the individuals that browse wisconsinfellowship.org or any other WFBC web sites.

Personal Data Collected through this Web Site

Personal information" is information about an individual that is readily identifiable to that specific individual. Personal information includes personal identifiers such as an individual's name, address, and phone number. A domain name or Internet Protocol address is not considered personal information.

The only personal data the WFBC currently collects through this Web site is the information you give us when you send us your comments or requests for information.

The WFBC uses the information you provide for the purposes for which it was originally collected, for example, to respond to your e-mail or provide the programs or services you requested. The WFBC also uses this information to help us improve the content and functionality of our Web sites, to better understand the needs and interests of the people and organizations that use our Web site, and to improve our programs and services. The WFBC will not automatically use this information to add you to any mailing lists or for future communication. If you wish to be added to any WFBC electronic mailings, you must specifically request it in your communication with us.
 

The WFBC may share the personal information you provide to us with consultants and other third parties who act for or on behalf of the WFBC, for further processing or analysis. In addition, there may be some other, limited circumstances in which the WFBC may share or transfer the personal information in its databases, for example, to comply with a legal requirement, for the administration of justice, to protect your vital interests, to protect the security or integrity of our databases or this Web site, to take precautions against legal liability, or in case of a reorganization, dissolution or similar event.

If during your visit to wisconsinfellowship.org you participate in a survey or send an email request for information, the following additional information will be collected:

1. E-mail correspondence: The e-mail address and contents of the e-mail;

2. Surveys : Any information you volunteered in response to a survey.

The information collected is not limited to text characters and may include audio, video, and graphic information formats you send us. We use your email to respond appropriately. This may be to respond to you, to address issues you identify, to further improve our web site, or to forward the email to a third party for appropriate action. Survey information is used for the purpose designated.

Cookies

What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier, that is sent to your browser from a web site's computers and may either be used only during your session (a "session" cookie) or may be stored on your computer's hard drive (a "persistent" cookie). Cookies can contain data about user movement during the visit to the website. If your browser software is set to allow cookies, a web site can send its own cookie to you. A web site that has set a cookie can only access those cookies it has sent to you, it cannot access cookies sent to you by other sites.

Why are Cookies Used on Web Sites?

Cookies are one mechanism for maintaining continuity during a user's visit to a web site. They allow data to be maintained for users' benefit as they navigate a site. This is referred to as "session" or "state management" cookie. These cookies go away when you terminate your visit to the website as they are maintained only in your browser's active memory during your session. Cookies may be also be stored on your computer to so that you can be recognized by a website on subsequent visits. They can be read by the website that set them whenever you enter the website. They are often used on websites that require you to log in to save you entering all of your log-in information. They may store information on your unique identifier and the areas of the website you have visited before. These cookies are stored on your computer's hard drive after you have left your website visit and consequently are often referred to as "persistent" cookies.

Choices about Cookies

You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. (Each browser is different, so check the "Help" menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.)

wisconsinfellowship.org's Practices Regarding Cookies

wisconsinfellowship.org uses only session cookies. The information on these cookies is retained by the site only while the user's session is active in a table that lists the unique identifiers of those currently using the site. This is only applicable for those who have a login to the site management software or any of the applications hosted on the site. We do not use tracking cookies for normal browsing activity.

Children
The WFBC does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of thirteen. If you are under thirteen, please do not give us any personal data. If you have reason to believe that a child has provided personal data to the WFBC, please contact us, and we will endeavor to delete that information from our databases. Users are cautioned that the collection of personal information requested from or volunteered by children on-line or by email will be treated the same as information given by an adult.

Access and Correction of Personal Information

You can review any personal information we collect about you. You may recommend changes to your personal information you believe in error by submitting a written request that credibly shows the error. If you believe that your personal information is being used for a purpose other than what was intended when submitted, you may contact us. In all cases, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.  

Links to Other Sites
This privacy policy applies only to this Web site. This site may contain hyperlinks to Web sites that are not operated by the WFBC. These hyperlinks are provided for your reference and convenience only and do not imply any endorsement of the activities of these third-party Web sites or any association with their operators by the WFBC or its members. The WFBC does not control these Web sites and is not responsible for their data practices. We urge you to review the privacy policy posted on any site you visit before using the site or providing any personal data about yourself.  Web traffic analysis done through Google Analytics does not fall under this privacy policy, but under the service provider's policy which can be found here  

Security

The WFBC has taken several steps to safeguard the integrity of its telecommunications and computing infrastructure, including but not limited to authentication, monitoring, auditing, and encryption. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation and practices of the entire operating environment as part of its continuing commitment to risk management. Use of these online services is subject to applicable law and anyone using this site expressly consents to such monitoring and is advised that if such monitoring reveals possible evidence of criminal activity, site management personnel may provide the evidence of such monitoring to law enforcement officials.

This information should not be construed in any way as giving business, legal, or other advice. This information should not be construed as warranting as fail-proof the security of information provided through WFBC web sites.

Governing Law
This privacy policy forms part of our Web site Terms and Conditions and as such shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

Questions About Our Privacy Policy
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or concerns about the way the WFBC uses personal data, please contact us.

Last Update: 09/05/2009