Privacy Policy

Last Modified: February 22, 2024

Champion Forest is incredibly grateful to have your support. Your privacy is incredibly important to us and we have therefore put policies in place to ensure we do our best to respect your privacy and keep your personal information safe.

We promise to:

  • do our best to protect your data and have measures in place to protect your information.
  • make sure all organizations we work with respect our privacy and data policies.
  • respect your privacy and communication preferences.
  • only use your data for the purposes you intended and for which it was collected.
  • not pass or sell your data to any third parties for direct marketing purposes.

Data Protection Policy

Champion Forest Baptist Church is committed to protecting the rights and privacy of individuals, volunteers, staff, and others in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Our Policy in Brief:

  • We collect information (both personal and non-personal).
  • We collect data about people who show an interest in our work. This includes our supporters, members, volunteers, partner organizations, and employees.
  • We only collect the information we need to help us continue our work.
  • We will do our best to keep your information safe.
  • We will never sell or share your data for marketing purposes.
  • We only share your data where it is required for us to comply with a legal obligation or with carefully selected partners for the purpose of our ministry work.
  • On occasion we may also use your personal information to improve our services and demonstrate your support of our Church, for example as testimonials on our website. We will always obtain your prior consent before using your data in this way.
  • The Champion Forest website uses 'cookies'.
  • By using the Champion Forest website, you are agreeing to our privacy policy.
  • We promise not to disclose any of your details to unauthorized parties.

Updating your details

Help us keep our records up to date by telling us when your contact details and other personal information change. You can update your details and contact preferences at any time by emailing us at info@cfbc.org.

Privacy Policy

Champion Forest Baptist Church respects the privacy of its supporters, members, and partners and has policies in place to ensure their data is looked after. Any information shared with us will only be used for the purposes intended. We will not sell or pass on any personal information to third parties for direct marking purposes.

If you wish for the data, we hold on you to be removed from our databases, please email us at info@cfbc.org.

Our website collects personal data such as names, email addresses, and other personal information from you only when submitted via our online contact forms. This data is used solely by Champion Forest Baptist Church and is not shared, traded, or sold to any third parties.

Our website also collects non-personal data through the use of ‘cookies’. You can read more details in our Cookie policy below. Our web server does record IP addresses from all visitors to our site. An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer when you use the internet. We use IP addresses to help diagnose problems with our server, to administer our site, to analyze trends, to track user movement through our website, and to gather broad demographic information - all for the purpose of continually improving our website and delivering custom content. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information, and their collection is standard procedure in most web-server environments.

Our website does contain links to other websites. Please be aware that when you click on one of these links, you are entering another website, for which Champion Forest Baptist Church is not responsible. By using https://www.championforest.org/, you signify your agreement to our Privacy Policy as stated above. Note that this policy may be revised periodically without notice and all subsequently updated policies will be available on this web page.

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. When you visit our website, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

How do we use cookies?

Champion Forest Baptist Church uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:

  • Recognizing you on our website and remembering your previously selected preferences.
  • Understanding how you use our website.
  • Recording your answers to surveys and questionnaires on our site while you complete them.

How to manage cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as well as a result.

Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome

  • Microsoft Edge

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

  • Apple Safari

    To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.

    To opt-out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

    Protection Policy

    Policy statement

    Champion Forest Baptist Church is committed to protecting the rights and privacy of individuals, volunteers, staff, and others in accordance with federal and state regulations.

    Managing Data Protection

  • This policy will be reviewed at least annually.

    What data do we collect?

    Champion Forest Baptist Church collects the following data:

    Non-personal information such as IP addresses (the location of the computer on the internet), pages accessed, and files downloaded. This helps Champion Forest Baptist Church determine how many people use its website, how many people visit on a regular basis, and how popular web pages are. This information does not tell Champion Forest Baptist Church who you are or where you live, it only provides information that enables Champion Forest Baptist Church to improve its charitable aims and service.

    Personal information such as name, email address, phone number, etc. Champion Forest Baptist Church collects this information in connection with specific activities, such as newsletter requests, membership requests, feedback, donations, fundraising event applications, fundraising appeals etc. The information is either needed to fulfill your request or to enable Champion Forest Baptist Church to provide you with more personalized service. You do not have to disclose any of this information to browse the Champion Forest Baptist Church website if you choose to withhold requested information, however, Champion Forest Baptist Church may not be able to provide you with certain services.

    How do we use your data?

    Data is collected and used by Champion Forest Baptist Church in order to:

    • Send you supporter and fundraising communications.
    • Send you information on upcoming events and activities.
    • Send you administrative communications, for example confirming a direct debit instruction when you have made a donation to us.
    • Send you updates on our projects and ongoing work, for example monthly and annual reports.
    • send you information on how you can be involved with Champion Forest Baptist Church as a supporter, member, participant or volunteer.

    Social Media and Other Platforms

    Champion Forest Baptist Church operates accounts on a number of social media and other web pages (including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn). This policy does not detail how these social media providers will use your information so you need to refer to their individual privacy policies before sharing data, making use of their individual privacy settings and reporting mechanisms to control how your data is used by them.

    If you have signed up to our newsletter you have opted in to consent for us to use your data as outlined on our account and recipients are able to opt-out of receiving information if they wish.

    Champion Forest Baptist Church uses a third-party donation payment gateway to process all donations. To make an online donation or payment by direct debit or payment card, you will be directed to a payment gateway that uses security features and encryption to ensure your data remains safe. That processor will use, retain, and disclose your personal and credit card details for this purpose and as set out in their privacy policy, including transferring your data outside of the United States.

    Data Protection Principles

    Champion Forest Baptist Church is the ‘data controller’, and as such determines the purpose for which, and the manner in which, any personal data is, or will be, processed.

    Champion Forest Baptist Church must ensure that:

    no data is passed to third parties for marketing purposes.

    no data is used for a purpose other than that agreed by data subjects.

    no data is sent to external organizations other than for specific ministry/administrative purposes.

    personal data is stored securely using modern software that is kept up to date.

    access to personal data is limited only to personnel who need access and appropriate security is in place to avoid unauthorized sharing of information.

    Champion Forest Baptist Church will:

    • only contact supporters with information they have asked for.
    • monitor the data held for its charitable purposes, ensuring the correct details are held in respect of the individuals about whom the data is held.
    • not keep information that is not relevant to its charitable purposes.
    • ensure all data is kept up to date and relevant for purpose.
    • ensure all amendments to personal data are made timely and data no longer required is deleted or destroyed.

    In the event a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, personal data, is discovered, Champion Forest Baptist Church shall promptly assess the risk to people’s rights and freedoms and if appropriate report this breach to the authorities.

    It is the responsibility of individuals and organizations to ensure the data held by Champion Forest Baptist Church is accurate and up-to-date. Individuals should notify Champion Forest Baptist Church of any changes, to enable held records to be updated accordingly. Updates may be made at any time by emailing info@cfbc.org.

    Reviewing this Policy

    The Champion Forest Baptist Church website contains links to other websites. Our policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their individual policies to understand how your data will be collected and used.

    If you have any questions about this Data Protection Policy, the data we hold on you, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email us at:info@cfbc.org.

    Terms and Conditions

    Website Use

    Champion Forest Baptist Church is the owner of this website. Its registered office is 15555 Stuebner Airline Rd, Houston, TX 77069, United States.

    In using this website, you are deemed to have read and agreed to the following terms and conditions:

    The content of the pages of this website is for general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.

    Neither Champion Forest Baptist Church nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. The user acknowledges that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

    Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

    This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to Champion Forest Baptist Church. Any trademarks reproduced in this website which are not the property of, or licensed to Champion Forest Baptist Church, are clearly acknowledged as such.

    Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.

    We have several different e-mail addresses for different queries. These and other contact information can be found viaour website’s Contact Us link.

    Champion Forest Baptist Church does not monitor or review the content of other party’s websites which are linked to from this website. Opinions expressed or material appearing on such websites are not necessarily shared or endorsed by Champion Forest Baptist Church.

    By accessing this website and using our services and or products you consent to these terms and conditions and to the exclusive jurisdiction of the laws of Texas in all disputes arising out of such access. If any of these terms are deemed invalid or unenforceable for any reason (including, but not limited to the exclusions and limitations set out above), then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be severed from these terms and the remaining terms will continue to apply.

    SMS Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy

    Terms & Conditions

    By subscribing, you have provided Champion Forest with consent to send you text messages (SMS & MMS) regarding alerts, event reminders, new content, and requests for volunteer and donation support. Message frequency varies by events/preference. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undeliverable messages. Some of the text messages we send may include links to websites. To access these websites, you will need a web browser and internet access.

    Opt-out Information

    If you wish to stop receiving text messages (SMS & MMS) from Champion Forest, reply “STOP” to any message you have received from us. You may also stop text messages by calling us at 281-440-3800 or emailing us at info@cfbc.org.

    Help & Support

    Reply “HELP” to any text messages (SMS or MMS) you have received from Champion Forest to receive contact information and opt-out instructions. You may also contact us by phone at 281-440-3800 or email at info@cfbc.org.

    Supported Carriers

    This program is supported by Alltel, AT&T, Boost, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, Virgin Mobile, MetroPCS, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular. T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undeliverable messages. Products and services are compatible with AT&T handsets.

    Privacy Policy

    We respect your privacy and will not distribute your mobile phone number to any third parties.