Privacy Policy 

Effective Date: April 22, 2026 

Overview 

Metro District of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Privacy Policy includes the following: 

  • Who are we? 

  • Use of Website 

  • User Responsibilities 

  • Intellectual Property 

  • User Submissions 

  • Information We Collect 

  • How We Use Your Information 

  • Payment Information 

  • Data Retention 

  • Your Rights 

  • Third Party Links 

  • Disclaimer 

  • Limitation of Liability 

  • Changes to the Privacy Policy 

  • Governing Law 

  • Contact Information 

Who are we? 

The Metro District of The Christian and Missionary Alliance website (“Website”) is operated by the Metro District (referred to as “we”, “our”, or “us” throughout this Privacy Policy). This Website is intended to provide information about our ministry, churches, programs, events, and related services (referred to as “Services”). 

Use of Website 

By accessing and using this Website, you agree to comply with this Privacy Policy. This Website is intended for lawful use only. You must not use this Website in any way that may cause damage, impair availability, or interfere with other users. 

User Responsibilities 

When using this Website, you agree that you will not: 

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems 

  • Upload or transmit malicious code such as viruses 

  • Use the Website for any unlawful or harmful activities 

  • Misuse any content or services provided through the Website 

Intellectual Property 

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and materials, is owned by or licensed to the Metro District unless otherwise stated. This content is provided for personal and non-commercial use only. 

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or reuse any content without prior written permission. 

User Submissions 

If you submit any information through this Website, including forms, registrations, or communications, you agree that: 

  • The information provided is accurate and lawful 

  • We may use the information to respond to your request and provide Services 

We reserve the right to remove any content that is inappropriate, offensive, or violates this Privacy Policy. 

Information We Collect 

We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our Website or portal: 

  • Identity information, such as your name, title, and church or organization affiliation 

  • Contact information, such as your email address, mailing address, and phone number 

  • Account credentials, such as your username and encrypted password for portal access 

  • Event registration information submitted through forms on the Website 

  • Payment details processed through our third-party payment provider in connection with donations or event fees 

  • Technical data, such as your IP address and browser type, collected automatically when you visit the Website 

We collect information only when you voluntarily provide it (for example, by submitting a form or registering for an event) or when it is automatically generated as part of your use of the Website. 

How We Use Your Information 

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes: 

  • To provide and manage your portal account and access credentials 

  • To process event registrations and communicate event-related information 

  • To send district communications, ministry updates, and other information relevant to your role in the Metro District 

  • To process donations and payments made through the Website 

  • To respond to inquiries or requests submitted through contact forms 

  • To maintain the security and integrity of our systems 

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Information may be shared with service providers (such as payment processors or email platforms) solely to the extent necessary to deliver our Services. 

Payment Information 

Donations and event payments made through this Website are processed by a third-party payment gateway. We do not store, access, or retain your credit card or banking details on our servers. All payment transactions are encrypted and handled in accordance with the payment provider’s security standards. 

We retain records of transaction amounts and dates for accounting and ministry reporting purposes. We are not liable for any issues arising from payment gateway failures or errors on the part of the payment provider. 

Data Retention 

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Portal account information is retained for the duration of your active relationship with the Metro District. If you request deletion of your information, we will honor that request to the extent permitted by law and our record-keeping obligations. 

Your Rights 

You have the right to: 

  • Access the personal information we hold about you 

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information 

  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal or ministry requirements 

  • Opt out of non-essential communications at any time by contacting us at the address below 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Information section of this policy. 

Third Party Links 

This Website may include links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control or take responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit. 

Disclaimer 

This Website is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, secure, or free from errors. While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. 

Limitation of Liability 

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Metro District shall not be liable for any damages resulting from your use of this Website, including but not limited to loss of data, unauthorized access to your personal information, or any interruption of service. 

Changes to the Privacy Policy 

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically. 

Governing Law 

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. 

Contact Information 

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: 

Metro District Office 
2 Denman Ave, Clark, NJ 07066 
office@metrocma.org