Privacy Policy

1.  Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information gathered automatically when you use our website.

Information you provide:

• Name, email address, phone number, and borough/location when registering for an event or submitting a contact form
• Church or organization name when registering a prayer gathering
• Any messages or correspondence you send to us
• Volunteer or coordinator application details

Information collected automatically:

• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs
• IP address and general geographic location
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

2.  How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To register and confirm your participation in NYC Day of Prayer events
• To communicate updates, event details, and prayer resources
• To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
• To coordinate volunteer and borough coordinator activities
• To improve our website experience and outreach effectiveness
• To send periodic email updates (you may opt out at any time)
• To fulfill legal obligations or protect the rights of our organization

We will never sell your personal information or use it for commercial advertising purposes.

3.  How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Partner Organizations: With churches, clergy councils, or prayer coordinators who are co-organizing events, and only as necessary to facilitate your participation
• Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist in operating our website or communications (e.g., email platforms), bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of individuals or the integrity of our organization
• With Your Consent: For any purpose you explicitly authorize at the time of submission

4.  Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Preference cookies: Remember settings and preferences across visits

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5.  Third-Party Services

Our website may link to or embed services provided by third parties, including:

• Google Forms — used for event registration and volunteer sign-up. Google's own Privacy Policy applies to data submitted through their platform.
• Google Analytics — used to analyze site traffic in aggregate, anonymized form.
• Social Media Platforms — links to our social pages are governed by each platform's own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our site.

6.  Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure HTTPS connections, access controls, and limited data retention.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7.  Phone (Voice & Text Messages)

You consent to receive text message(s) when filling webforms, reaching out to support, placing an order, scheduling a call, onboarding our services, etc. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

8.  Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time via the link in any email we send
• Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

9.  Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove that information.

10.  Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11.  Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out to us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: nycdayofprayer.org
• Mailing Address: NYC Day of Prayer, New York, NY