Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 19th 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to First Fruits Retreat ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you visit our website https://firstfruitsretreat.org/ or engage with us in other related ways, including marketing or events.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

  • Communication preferences

  • Any other information you choose to provide

 If you submit any Personal Information relating to other people to us or to our service providers in connection with the Services, you represent that you have the authority to do so and to permit us to use the information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.

 2.2 Usage Information

We may automatically collect certain information about your use of our website:

  • IP address and general location information

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages

  • Referring website addresses

  • Date and time of visits

  • Device identifiers

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:

  • Essential cookies for website functionality

  • Non-essential, or analytics and performance cookies to understand website usage

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide services

  • To process transactions and send related information

  • To communicate with you, including customer service and support

  • To improve our website and services

  • To personalize your experience

  • To send marketing communications (with your consent where required)

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To protect our rights and prevent fraud

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting business, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Email service providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Cloud hosting services

  • Customer support platforms

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

  • Court orders or legal processes

  • Government requests

  • Protection of our rights, property, or safety

  • Investigation of fraud or security issues

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of any reorganization, merger, sale, joint venture, assignment, transfer, or other disposition of all or any portion of our operations, assets (including in connection with any bankruptcy or similar proceedings).

5. Data Security

We use appropriate and reasonable organizational, electronic, physical, administrative, and technical measures to help safeguard Personal Information from unauthorized access or disclosure. We take these and other appropriate precautions to help ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of customer information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 General Rights

  • Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format

  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

7.2 Communication Preferences

  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link provided in emails

  • Contact us directly to modify your preferences

7.3 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of certain tracking technologies.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If a parent or guardian believes that https://firstfruitsretreat.org/ has in its database the personally-identifiable information of a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately (using the contact in section 11) and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website. The updated policy will be effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via email:  info@firstfruitsretreat.org