Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 16, 2025

Welcome to Open Heaven Christian Church (“we”, “our”, “us”). Your privacy is critically important to us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit https://openheavenchristianchurch.com.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Data: Name, email, IP address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, etc.
• Cookies: We use cookies to store preferences and analyze traffic.

Why We Collect Data

We collect this information to:

•  Protect the integrity of the Christian community
• Enable member interaction in chat rooms and groups
• Improve platform features and user experience
• Detect and prevent misuse or abuse

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate the website
• To respond to inquiries
• To analyze and improve services
• To comply with legal requirements

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience. View our Cookie Policy page or through the cookie consent banner.

We use cookies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and improve functionality. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services like Google Analytics and embedded YouTube videos that may collect user data.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data. We only share with service providers or legal authorities as required. We may share information with trusted tools like:

• PlugNMeet (for live chat room features)
• Analytics or security services (with proper safeguards)

6. Your Rights (GDPR/DSGVO)

• Access, correct, or delete your data
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures but cannot guarantee 100% security online.

10. CCPA Notice (California Residents)

We do not sell your personal information. As such, we are not required to offer a “Do Not Sell My Information” option. You may still contact us to access or delete your data.

You may:

•  Request to view your data
• Ask for data deletion or correction
•  Request to close your account

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page. This policy may be updated at any time.

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12. GDPR & CCPA Compliant Audio/Video Recording & Privacy Disclosure

Audio and Video Communications — Privacy, Consent, and Legal Compliance Disclosure

This disclosure applies to all audio, video, and text-based communications conducted through this Platform (“Communication Services”).

1. Data Collection and Processing Notice (GDPR & CCPA)

By accessing or using the Communication Services, you acknowledge that certain personal data may be processed, including but not limited to:

• Audio data (voice)
• Video data (image and likeness)
• Text communications (chat messages)
• Username, profile name, and associated identifiers
• IP address, device information, browser type, and session metadata

Such data is processed solely for the purpose of providing, securing, maintaining, moderating, and improving the Communication Services, as permitted under:

• GDPR Article 6(1)(b) (performance of a contract)
• GDPR Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests)
• GDPR Article 6(1)(a) (explicit user consent, where required)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / CPRA

2. Recording Disclosure & User Responsibility

The Platform does not automatically record audio or video communications unless explicitly stated. Any recording of sessions is initiated solely by individual users.

Any user who initiates or conducts recording of any session (“Recording User”) acts as an independent data controller under GDPR and is solely responsible for compliance with:

• GDPR
• CCPA / CPRA
• Wiretap and consent laws
• Privacy, data protection, and surveillance laws
• Any other applicable jurisdictional regulations

The Platform bears no responsibility or liability for recordings made by users.

3. Lawful Basis for Recording

Recording Users are solely responsible for establishing and documenting a lawful basis for recording, including but not limited to:

• Explicit informed consent from all participants (GDPR Article 6(1)(a), Article 7)
• Compliance with two-party or all-party consent laws where applicable

Consent must be:

• Freely given
• Specific
• Informed
• Unambiguous
• Revocable

4. Consent Requirement

Recording Users agree they must obtain clear, affirmative, and legally valid consent from all participants before initiating any recording.

By participating in any Communication Services, users acknowledge that other participants may request consent to record, but consent is not implied and must be explicitly granted.

5. Data Storage, Use, and Sharing

The Platform:

• Does not access, store, control, distribute, or manage recordings made by users.
• Does not sell, rent, lease, or share personal data for commercial purposes.
• Does not control how Recording Users store, use, or distribute recordings.

Any data collected directly by the Platform is:

• Stored securely
• Processed lawfully
• Retained only as long as necessary
• Protected using appropriate technical and organizational safeguards

6. User Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

GDPR Rights (EEA / UK Users)

Users have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Erase personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

CCPA / CPRA Rights (California Residents)

Users have the right to:

• Know what personal data is collected
• Access personal data
• Request deletion of personal data
• Correct inaccurate personal data
• Opt-out of data selling or sharing
• Limit use of sensitive personal data

Requests may be submitted via the Platform’s designated privacy contact method.

7. Data Controller and Processor Roles

• The Platform acts as a data controller for user account, system, and service data.
• Recording Users act as independent data controllers for any recordings they create.

The Platform bears no responsibility for third-party recordings or their subsequent processing.

8. Indemnification and Liability Limitation

Any user who records communications agrees to:

• Assume full legal responsibility for compliance with all data protection and privacy laws.
• Fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Platform from any claims, damages, fines, penalties, or legal actions arising from unauthorized or unlawful recording.

9. International Data Transfers

Where applicable, personal data may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside the user’s country of residence. Appropriate safeguards are applied in compliance with GDPR Chapter V.

10. Policy Acceptance

By accessing or using the Communication Services, users confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to this disclosure and acknowledge their obligations under applicable data protection and privacy laws.

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