Privacy Policy for Christ Covenant Church (C3)

Privacy Policy for Christ Covenant Church (C3)

Last Updated: January 19, 2026

1. Introduction

Christ Covenant Church ("we," "us," or "our") values the privacy of our members and visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share personal information through our website, including interactive features like blogs, forums, and discussion groups.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information through the Wix platform in the following ways:

• Voluntary Information: When you register for a forum account, subscribe to a newsletter, or post a comment, we collect your name, email address, and any content you post.

• Automatic Collection: Wix automatically collects technical data, including your IP address, browser type, and "cookies" used for site functionality and security.

• Member Profiles: If you create a forum profile, information such as your "Bio" or profile picture is collected and made visible to other community members.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and manage forum access and blog interactions.

• Send church-related communications (with your consent).

• Ensure the security of our online community and monitor for prohibited content.

• Comply with legal obligations under Michigan and Federal law.

4. Third-Party Hosting and Data Storage

Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and general applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall.

Note: Because Wix is a global company, your data may be transferred to and stored in servers located outside of Michigan or the United States.

5. International Users (GDPR Compliance)

If you are accessing this site from the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, the following rights apply under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Lawful Basis: We process your data based on your explicit consent (given when you sign up for a forum or post a comment) or our legitimate interest in maintaining a religious community.

• Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data ("the right to be forgotten"). You may also withdraw your consent at any time.

• Data Controller: [Church Name] is the data controller. To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].

6. Interactive Features and Public Forums

Please be aware that any information you post in our blogs or forums becomes public information. We are not responsible for the privacy of information you choose to post in these public-facing areas. Under 47 U.S.C. § 230, we are a provider of an interactive computer service and are not the publisher of user-generated content, though we reserve the right to remove content that violates our community standards.

7. Security and Breach Notification

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. In the event of a security breach involving your "personal information" (as defined by MCL § 445.63), we will notify you and the relevant authorities in accordance with the Michigan Identity Theft Protection Act.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at:

info@digitalc3.com

Legal Analysis & Citations

1. Michigan Law: While Michigan does not have a comprehensive "Data Privacy Act" as of early 2026, the Michigan Identity Theft Protection Act (MCL § 445.61 et seq.) requires any entity that discovers a security breach to provide notice to Michigan residents if their unencrypted personal information was acquired by an unauthorized person.

2. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Since you mentioned you "possibly" have EU users, Article 3 of the GDPR applies "extraterritorially" if you monitor the behavior of individuals in the EU or offer them services. For a church forum, you must provide clear "Opt-In" consent for data collection.

3. Wix Platform: Wix provides a "Cookie Consent" tool. Per Wix's own requirements for site owners (derived from GDPR/CCPA), you must disclose that Wix acts as a "Data Processor" for your church (the "Data Controller").

4. Section 230: The inclusion of Section 230 language in your policy helps clarify that while you moderate the forum, you are not legally responsible for the specific claims or statements made by individual users in the discussion posts.