Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 2, 2025
Privacy Policy
The Church by the Sea, Inc. d/b/a livingseawall.org
The Church by the Sea, Inc., doing business as livingseawall.org, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to serve the community and environment through faith-driven action—most notably, by advancing ecological restoration projects like the Living Seawall. Through these efforts, we aim to inspire stewardship of our waterways and educate the public about sustainable coastal practices.
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how The Church by the Sea and our programs (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, and disclose personal information. For the purposes of this Policy, personal information includes “personal data” and similar terms as defined under applicable privacy laws.
Who Does This Policy Cover?
This Policy applies to personal information we collect both online and offline, including when you access or use our website (livingseawall.org), make a donation, sign up for our newsletters, attend events, purchase merchandise, or otherwise interact with us.
How Is This Policy Updated?
We may update this Policy from time to time. If we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above and, if necessary, provide additional notice (such as a statement on our homepage or by email).
What Personal Information Do We Collect?
Information You Provide to Us.
We collect information you provide directly to us—for example, when you:
- Donate to the Living Seawall initiative
- Register for an event or volunteer
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us directly
This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other details you choose to share. For payments and donations, we work with secure third-party payment processors to handle your transaction data.
Information We Collect Automatically.
When you interact with our Services, we may automatically collect:
- Device & Usage Data: Such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps.
- Transaction Data: Such as items donated or purchased, date and amount of transaction.
- Cookies & Tracking: We and our service providers may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to gather analytics and improve your experience. You may disable cookies via your browser settings.
How Do We Use Your Personal Information?
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and improve our website and services
- Process donations and other transactions
- Send confirmations, updates, and newsletters
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Carry out any other purpose described at the time of collection
How Do We Disclose Your Information?
We may disclose your personal information:
- To trusted service providers, such as payment processors and technical support
- If required by law, regulation, or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety and that of others
- With your explicit consent
- Between The Church by the Sea and affiliated programs like livingseawall.org
Where Do We Store and Process Information?
We are based in the United States and store information on U.S.-based servers. If you are outside the U.S., your information may be transferred and processed in the U.S. in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
What Are Your Privacy Rights and Choices?
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing of your information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@livingseawall.org.
You may also:
- Opt out of promotional emails by following the “unsubscribe” link
- Adjust cookie settings in your browser
- Disable push notifications through your device settings
How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
We retain your personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, and to comply with legal, financial, or reporting requirements.
Additional Disclosures for European Residents
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or Switzerland:
- We will process your personal data only when we have a legal basis (e.g., consent, contract performance, legal obligation, or legitimate interest).
- You have the right to lodge complaints with your Data Protection Authority.
To exercise your rights or request information about data transfer mechanisms (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses), email info@livingseawall.org.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
info@livingseawall.org