Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 17, 2026

Welcome to the official website of DCYM Hatibari Parish & Sunday School, a ministry of the Church of North India (CNI), Hatibari Parish.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose your information when you visit our website or use any of our services.

This website serves as the official online platform for church information, youth ministry, Sunday School, announcements, events, online registrations, donations, downloadable resources, and other ministry-related activities.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information in several ways when you visit or interact with our website.

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide information such as:

Full Name
Date of Birth
Gender
Mobile Number
Email Address
Residential Address
Church/Congregation Name
Parish or District
Parent or Guardian Details (for Sunday School registrations)
Emergency Contact Information (where applicable)
Prayer Requests or Messages
Any additional information submitted through online forms

Donation Information

If you make a donation through our website, we may collect:

Donor Name
Email Address
Contact Number
Donation Amount
Transaction Reference
Payment Status

For your security, we do not collect or store your debit card details, credit card details, UPI PIN, passwords, CVV, or internet banking credentials. Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers.

Technical Information

When you browse our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

IP Address
Browser Type
Device Type
Operating System
Language Preferences
Date and Time of Visit
Pages Viewed
Referral Source
Cookies
Analytics Data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process event registrations.
Manage Sunday School enrolments.
Organize camps, retreats, conferences, and ministry programs.
Respond to enquiries and prayer requests.
Send important church announcements and ministry updates.
Maintain donation records.
Improve our website and user experience.
Protect the security and integrity of our website.
Fulfil administrative and legal obligations.

3. Church Information and Announcements

This website publishes official church news, announcements, event schedules, ministry updates, articles, photographs, and educational content.

Any information you voluntarily submit for publication (such as testimonies or ministry contributions) may be reviewed before being displayed publicly.

4. Online Registration

Our website may provide online registration for:

DCYM Events
Sunday School
Youth Camps
Retreats
Conferences
Training Programs
Other Church Activities

Information submitted through registration forms is used solely for church administration and ministry purposes.

5. Donations

Donations made through this website support the ministries and activities of DCYM Hatibari Parish & Sunday School.

Donation records are maintained securely for administrative and accounting purposes.

We never sell or misuse donor information.

6. Downloadable Resources

The website may offer downloadable materials including:

Registration Forms
Church Notices
Song Books
Ministry Documents
Educational Resources
PDF Files

Download activity may be recorded only to improve our services and maintain website security.

7. Photo and Video Gallery

Photographs and videos displayed on this website are intended to document and celebrate church ministries and events.

If you believe that a photograph or video featuring you or your family should be removed, you may contact us. We will review your request in good faith and take appropriate action where reasonable.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

Improve website functionality.
Remember user preferences.
Maintain login sessions (where applicable).
Measure website traffic.
Enhance user experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

9. Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as Google Analytics to understand visitor behaviour and improve our website.

These services may collect anonymous information including browser type, device information, and pages visited.

10. Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Information may only be shared:

With authorized church administrators for ministry purposes.
With trusted service providers who help operate the website.
When required by applicable law or legal process.
To protect the safety, rights, or property of the church or its members.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Although we take reasonable steps to secure your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure.

12. Children’s Privacy

Sunday School registrations may involve collecting information about children.

We expect such information to be submitted only by a parent, guardian, or an authorized church representative.

Children’s information is used solely for church ministry, education, and administration.

13. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may:

Request access to your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your information where legally permissible.
Withdraw consent for future communications.
Contact us regarding any privacy concern.

14. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Please review their respective privacy policies before providing personal information.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our ministry, website services, or legal requirements.

The latest version will always be published on this page together with the updated revision date.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.

DCYM Hatibari Parish & Sunday School
Church of North India (CNI)
Hatibari Parish

Email: [Your Email Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Address: Hatibari Parish, [District], [State], India

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.