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