Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 24th, 2021

Privacy
This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit (Vashon Island) website, and not to information collected offline. By using our site you acknowledge that any information provided by you is provided voluntarily and subject to this online privacy policy, to which you consent. Note that the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit website is not intended for use by a person in any state or country where such use would be contrary to local laws or regulations. The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit's privacy policy is subject to change without notice. When changes are made, we will revise the “modified” date at the top of this policy. The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit encourages you to visit this page periodically so that you are aware of the most recent privacy terms. This privacy policy reflects the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit’s current practices.

Information Collection and Use
We collect information from you when you use our web-based tools when you subscribe to follow posts and comments, or fill out a form.

When communicating with us through our website for these purposes you may be asked to enter your name, email address, mailing address and\or phone number.

Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:

  • To improve our website based on the information and feedback we receive from you
  • To respond to your customer service requests and support needs
  • To evaluate and respond to your guest post submission
  • You acknowledge and agree that any information you provide to us through our website is provided voluntarily. You further agree to defend, indemnify and hold the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit harmless from any and all liability, claims, actions, damages, fines, penalties or judgments (including attorney’s fees) that may arise from your use of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit’s website.

Children’s Privacy
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit’s Sites and the Services related to the Sites are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information, including personal data from children or other individuals who are not legally able to use our Sites and Services. If we obtain actual knowledge that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, we will promptly delete it, unless we are legally obligated to retain such data. Contact us at office@holyspiritvashon.org if you believe that we have mistakenly or unintentionally collected information from a child under the age of 13.

Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted parties who assist us in operating our website, or responding to your requests for service. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety.

Collection Methods
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit may use various technologies such as cookies, applets, scripts, server logs, custom URL parameters, tracking images, information and correspondence, or web analytics to collect information. Depending on your browser you may be able to disable certain collection methods. This may limit your ability to use some features of this website.

Cookies Policy
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit uses cookies on holyspiritvashon.org. By using the website, you consent to the use of cookies.

Our Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, how third-parties we may partner with may use cookies on the Service, your choices regarding cookies and further information about cookies.

Google Universal Analytics
This website uses Google Universal Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Universal Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. In case of activation of the IP anonymization, Google will truncate/anonymize the last octet of the IP address for Member States of the European Union as well as for other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases, the full IP address is sent to and shortened by Google servers in the USA. On behalf of the website provider Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website provider. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. Furthermore you can prevent Google’s collection and use of data (cookies and IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en-GB.
You can refuse the use of Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set on the computer, which prevents the future collection of your data when visiting this website: Disable Google Analytics https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Accessing and Updating Your Personal Information
You may update the personal information you provide the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit as required through our online services by emailing office@holyspiritvashon.org and requesting changes.

Disclaimers

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit’s Content
The content on the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit’s website, including blog articles and other content set forth in the sites, is compiled from a number of public sources that, to the best of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit team’s knowledge, is true and correct. It is our intent to present only accurate information. In the event any information contained herein is erroneous, however, the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit accepts no liability or responsibility. Accordingly, all information provided on this site, including in the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit’s blog articles, is provided “as-is.” The information contained on the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit’s website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Third Party Links
Links to other websites are provided for informational purposes only. While we believe the information to be accurate, we are not making any representations or warranties, nor do we accept liability or responsibility, as to the accuracy of the information contained on them.

Copyright
This website is owned by the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit and contains material protected by copyright laws which may not be reproduced in any form without advanced written consent of an authorized officer of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit.

Governing Law
The applicable law governing the content and use of this site and any disputes arising from the use of this site is Washington state law and all disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Seattle, Washington, United States of America.