Website Privacy Policy

We at Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation ("MPUUC") understand the spiritual benefits of the Internet and the tremendous ministry opportunities afforded by its use. We also understand the importance of respecting and protecting your privacy. When visiting our web site we may collect many types of information concerning personally identifiable information (including but not limited to: name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, zip code, birthday, gender, credit card information, etc.), referring URL, your browser, operating system, IP address, and viewing patterns. We may place a "cookie" on your computer, which is used to recognize you when you visit our site. You can read more about cookies below. This Privacy Policy discloses what information our website collects and what we do with it.

INFORMATION COLLECTED AND HOW IT IS USED

MPUUC collects two types of information from web site visitors:

1. Personal Information
This is information that you voluntarily supply to us through email or the MPUUC website. It is information that you may provide to us for such things as newsletter subscriptions, requests for information about MPUUC and its programs, web site feedback, and so forth. Examples of personal information include but are not limited to: name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, zip code, date of birth, gender, and credit card information. All personal information is kept confidential and is not distributed, sold, or shared with anyone. It is strictly used to enable MPUUC to respond in an effective and timely fashion to inquiries and requests.

2. Technical Information
This is information that is exchanged between our computer and yours when visiting our website. This information is anonymous and cannot personally identify you. This type of information includes but is not limited to your IP address, referring URL, type of Web browser, browser display settings, and whether you are a first time visitor or returning visitor to the site. The technical information gathered from those visiting our site allows us to improve the usability of the website and reduce the number of problems that may occur when viewing our site.

If you have questions about the use of personal and technical information collected through our website, you may contact us by email at webmaster at mpuuc.org.

INFORMATION
Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored on the user's hard drive containing information about the user. They are used to allow web servers to recognize the computer used to access a web site. They allow MPUUC to simplify subsequent visits and to enhance your personal experience in using our web site. Most computers are set up to automatically receive cookies. However, you can prevent cookies from being placed on your computer by going to your web browser's preferences menu. Cookies are not used to gain any personal information about you. MPUUC members visiting the "Members Only" area may be identified by means of a cookie set during the login process.

USES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED
Any information that MPUUC collects and that you provide is strictly used to extend the ministry of our church. We do not sell, lease, or distribute any information to any commercial entities.

MPUUC may offer services such as chat rooms, message boards, or other open discussion forums. Be aware that any information that you supply in such forums is considered public information and is not protected.

LINKS
This web site may contain links to other sites. These sites may not be owned or operated by MPUUC and we are not responsible for the privacy policies or information collection practices of these sites. The Privacy Policy of MPUUC does not apply to such third parties and they are responsible for their own privacy statements. We encourage you to be aware of the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personally identifiable information.

SECURITY
The security of the information that you provide to us is very important to MPUUC. Therefore, this web site takes every precaution to protect this information. We will attempt to notify you as soon as possible in the event of any breach of the confidentiality of personal information retained by MPUUC.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
We at MPUUC are strongly committed to the safety and protection of children. MPUUC does not knowingly accept or collect personal information (such as name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, social security number, credit card information, date of birth, zip code, and any other information that would allow personal identification) from children under the age of 13 without the prior written verifiable consent from the parent(s) or guardian. MPUUC does not disclose any information collected from children to third parties.

CHANGES OR AMENDMENTS
MPUUC reserves the right to change, amend or restate this policy. If this happens, we will post the updated policy on the MPUUC web site at least 28 calendar days prior to the effective date of the updated policy. Any information gathered under this current policy will be bound by the terms of this privacy policy. Any information collected after the implementation of any revisions will be bound by the terms of the revised policy. Therefore, we suggest that users of this website to check this page regularly for any changes that may apply.

YOUR CONSENT
By using this web site, you are giving MPUUC your express consent to use the information collected about you as this policy outlines.

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please feel free to contact us:

By phone:
(510) 252-1477

By email:
webmaster at mpuuc.org

By written correspondence:
Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation
P.O. Box 545
Fremont, CA 94537-0545