International Baptist Church of Antananarivo (IBC), Madagascar**
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International Baptist Church of Antananarivo (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the personal information of everyone who visits or interacts with our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Data Controller
International Baptist Church of Antananarivo (IBC)
25 Rabezavana Street, Antsahabe, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Email: info@ibc.com
Phone: (+261) 34 01 234 56
2. What Personal Data We Collect
a) Information you provide directly
When you contact us, register for our newsletter, donate, or communicate with us, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message content
- Address (only if you provide it voluntarily)
b) Automatically collected data
When you visit our website, certain data is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
This is mainly collected by Google Analytics.
3. Newsletter Subscription
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be processed by our email service provider (e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo, or similar).
We use your email address only to send updates, church news, devotionals, and event information.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email.
4. Online Donations
If you donate through our website, your payment will be processed securely through an external payment provider (such as PayPal, Stripe, or another service).
We do not receive or store:
- Credit card numbers
- Bank account details
- Payment credentials
We only receive confirmation of your donation and the donor’s name/email for thanking you and issuing receipts.
5. Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects:
- IP addresses (anonymized where possible)
- Device information
- Website behavior (pages visited, time on page, etc.)
Google may store and process this data in the United States or other countries.
You can opt-out using Google’s browser add-on.
6. Hosting (Hostinger)
Our website is hosted by Hostinger, which may process website data on servers located in the EU or other regions.
Hostinger may collect:
- IP addresses
- Server logs
- Technical diagnostic data
This is required for security and website operation.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website performance
- Enable analytics
- Provide a better user experience
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
8. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data for:
- Responding to inquiries
- Sending newsletters
- Processing donations
- Improving our website
- Ensuring security and technical functionality
- Church administration and communication
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
9. Legal Basis (for EU Visitors)
For users located in the European Union:
We process your personal data based on:
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent (newsletter, analytics, cookies)
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Contractual necessity (donation communication)
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests (website security, performance)
10. Data Sharing
We may share limited data with service providers strictly for operational purposes:
- Hosting provider (Hostinger)
- Analytics provider (Google)
- Newsletter provider (Mailchimp/Brevo/etc.)
- Donation/payment provider (PayPal/Stripe/etc.)
All providers have their own privacy policies and process data securely.
11. Retention Period
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for:
- Church administration
- Communication
- Legal obligations
- Donation records (where required)
You may request deletion at any time.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location (especially EU visitors), you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent (newsletter, cookies, analytics)
- Object to certain processing
- Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@ibc.com.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.
14. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when needed.
The latest version will always be posted on this page.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact:
International Baptist Church of Antananarivo (IBC)
Email: info@ibc.com
Phone: (+261) 34 01 234 56