Kingston Standard Church (“KS Church”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information obtained through the kschurch.ca website (the “Website”) and related services (collectively, the “Services”). It also explains how you may contact us with questions or concerns about your personal information.

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

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the personal information that is reasonably necessary to communicate with you and to operate the Website.

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Information you voluntarily submit through contact forms, prayer requests, or ministry inquiries
• Limited technical information (such as browser type or pages visited), collected automatically for website security and performance

Please do not submit sensitive financial, confidential, or urgent personal information through the Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

Personal information is used only for identified, reasonable purposes, including to:

• Respond to messages, prayer requests, or inquiries
• Communicate church-related information you have requested
• Send newsletters or updates only where you have chosen to receive them
• Maintain the security and functionality of the Website
• Meet legal or administrative requirements

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

3. Consent

By submitting personal information through the Website, you consent to its collection and use for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us, subject to legal or operational requirements.

4. Children’s Privacy

KS Church is committed to protecting the privacy of children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through the Website without parental or guardian involvement. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the Website, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise their children’s online activities.

5. Email Communications

If you choose to subscribe to church newsletters or updates, your email address will be used only for church-related communications.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us directly. We do not share mailing lists with third parties.

6. Disclosure of Information

We do not disclose personal information to third parties except:

To service providers who assist with website hosting or email delivery and who are bound by confidentiality obligations

Where required or permitted by law

Where necessary to protect the safety or rights of individuals or the church

Access is limited to what is necessary for these purposes.

7. Information Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. While we take reasonable steps to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Retention of Information

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to external websites not operated by KS Church. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.

10. Data Breach

In the event of a data breach involving personal information, KS Church will take reasonable steps to investigate and, where required by law, notify affected individuals.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or want to withdraw consent, please contact us:

office@kschurch.ca

We will respond as promptly as possible and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Last updated: January 2026