Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 8, 2025

At the Nazarene District of East Tennessee [“ETND” and/or “ETNDI”] , we are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your family, including children under age 13. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Tennessee Information Privacy Act (TIPA).

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by The Nazarene District of East Tennessee, a Tennessee-based network of churches. Our purpose includes spiritual development, ministry coordination, event communication, and youth engagement.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect different types of personal data depending on your interaction with our website:

2.1 Adult Users

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Church affiliation

  • Event sign-ups and attendance

  • IP address, browser/device info

2.2 Children Under 13

In accordance with COPPA, we may collect personal data from children under 13 only with verified parental consent, including:

  • Name, age or birthdate

  • Parent/guardian contact info

  • Youth group participation

  • Photos or videos from ministry events

3. COPPA Compliance

To comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

  • We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent

  • We require verifiable consent for any data collection involving minors

  • Parents may review, delete, or restrict use of their child’s information

  • We use only essential cookies on devices used by children under 13

  • Children’s data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary

4. Tennessee Information Privacy Act (TIPA) Compliance

In line with the Tennessee Information Privacy Act (TIPA), effective July 1, 2025:

  • We are transparent about the types and purposes of data we collect

  • You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data

  • You may opt out of data sharing (though we do not sell user data)

  • We seek consent before collecting sensitive data

  • Requests are addressed within 45 days

  • Reasonable security measures are implemented across our platform

5. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • Coordinate church events, programs, and youth ministries

  • Communicate with members and parents

  • Maintain registration records

  • Customize content or services to your needs

  • Improve website functionality (analytics, security, etc.)

We do not use your information for commercial advertising or share it with third parties for profit.

6. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

  • Church staff and ministry volunteers on a need-to-know basis

  • Service providers (e.g., email, hosting) under data processing agreements

  • Legal authorities when required to comply with law

  • No third-party advertisers or marketing agencies

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as:

  • Necessary for ministry participation or communication

  • Legally or operationally required

  • You request deletion or withdrawal of consent

Data is securely deleted or anonymized after it is no longer needed.

8. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS)

  • Password-protected staff access

  • Regular software updates and access audits

  • Secure third-party tools under contract

9. Data Storage and Location

All data collected is stored on secure servers located in the United States. We do not transfer or store your data outside the U.S. Your information is protected under applicable U.S. law, including COPPA and TIPA.

10. Your Privacy Rights

You (or your child’s legal guardian) may:

  • Request access to the personal data we have about you or your child

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent to data collection or use

  • Opt out of non-essential tracking or data processing

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information in Section 14.

11. WP Consent and Cookie Use

We use a Consent Management Platform compatible with the WP Consent API to manage cookies and tracking tools.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that help us remember you, secure sessions, and analyze how the website is used.

We use:

  • Essential cookies for login, session management, and navigation

  • Analytics cookies (with consent) for improving site performance

  • Embedded content cookies (e.g., YouTube, maps), disabled by default

Your Consent Options

When you first visit the site, a cookie banner will appear. You can:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customize preferences

  • Update your consent anytime via the “Privacy Settings” link in the footer

Children under 13 will receive essential cookies only, unless parental consent is provided.

12. Cookie Table

Below is a list of cookies used on this website. This table updates automatically based on your consent preferences:

Elementor

Statistics (anonymous)

Usage

We use Elementor for content creation. Read more about Elementor

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Statistics (anonymous)

Name
elementor
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store performed actions on the website

WordPress

Functional

Usage

We use WordPress for website development. Read more about WordPress

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
wpEmojiSettingsSupports
Expiration
session
Function
Store browser details
Name
wp-settings-*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store user preferences
Name
wp-settings-time-*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store user preferences
Name
wordpress_test_cookie
Expiration
session
Function
Read if cookies can be placed
Name
wp_lang
Expiration
session
Function
Store language settings
Name
wordpress_logged_in_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store logged in users
Name
WP_PREFERENCES_USER_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store user preferences

Wordfence

Functional

Usage

We use Wordfence for security and fraud prevention. Read more about Wordfence

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Wordfence Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
wfwaf-authcookie*
Expiration
1 day
Function
Read to determine if the user is logged in
Name
wf-scan-issue-expanded-*
Expiration
session
Function
Provide the identification of trusted web traffic

Google Fonts

Marketing

Usage

We use Google Fonts for display of webfonts. Read more about Google Fonts

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Fonts Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
Google Fonts API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

Google reCAPTCHA

Marketing, Functional

Usage

We use Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention. Read more about Google reCAPTCHA

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
rc::c
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::b
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::a
Expiration
persistent
Function
Read and filter requests from bots

Functional

Name
_grecaptcha
Expiration
6 months
Function
Provide spam protection

Google Maps

Marketing

Usage

We use Google Maps for maps display. Read more about Google Maps

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Maps Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
Google Maps API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

Complianz

Functional

Usage

We use Complianz for cookie consent management. Read more about Complianz

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties. For more information, please read the Complianz Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
cmplz_functional
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_statistics
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_preferences
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_marketing
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_banner-status
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store if the cookie banner has been dismissed
Name
cmplz_consented_services
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_policy_id
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store accepted cookie policy ID

Google Analytics

Statistics

Usage

We use Google Analytics for website statistics. Read more about Google Analytics

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
_ga_*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store and count pageviews
Name
_ga
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store and count pageviews

WooCommerce

Statistics

Usage

We use WooCommerce for webshop management. Read more about WooCommerce

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Statistics

Name
History.store
Expiration
Function
Store last visit

Mixpanel

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

We use Mixpanel for website statistics. Read more about Mixpanel

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Mixpanel Privacy Statement.

Purpose pending investigation

Name
*_mixpanel
Expiration
Function

Vimeo

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

We use Vimeo for video display. Read more about Vimeo

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Vimeo Privacy Statement.

Purpose pending investigation

Name
__utmt_player
Expiration
Function
Name
vuid
Expiration
Function

Miscellaneous

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

Sharing data

Sharing of data is pending investigation

Purpose pending investigation

Name
gt-current-screen-etndi.org
Expiration
Function
Name
e_kit-elements-defaults
Expiration
Function
Name
selectedItemId
Expiration
Function
Name
customizerVisitCount
Expiration
Function
Name
WP_DATA_USER_6
Expiration
Function
Name
mp_gen_new_tab_id_mixpanel_150605b3b9f979922f2ac5a52e2dcfe9
Expiration
Function
Name
mp_tab_id_mixpanel_150605b3b9f979922f2ac5a52e2dcfe9
Expiration
Function
Name
g_state
Expiration
Function
Name
session_id
Expiration
Function
Name
email_id
Expiration
Function
Name
_wpinitialpermissionstate
Expiration
Function
Name
__wpfvdk
Expiration
Function
Name
cmplzSelectedRegion
Expiration
365 days
Function


13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes. Updates will be:

  • Posted on this page

  • Notified via banner or email, if applicable

Last updated: July 8, 2025

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

Privacy Officer
John Hale, Pastor, NDI
📧 Email: pastorjohnhale@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +1 (423) 429-8420