Your Privacy Matters
Last Updated 6/27/2023
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Bent Tree Bible Fellowship is very concerned about the privacy of its users. Please read this statement before using this site so you will have a full understanding of how we use the information you provide to us. By using this site, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the site.
Personal Information
We only collect the information you provide to us when you: order products and/or services, contact us via email or other means, submit information related to a ministry or ministry services in which you participate, volunteer, or see information about, or otherwise provide us with your personal information. Personal information that we collect may include your name, age, email, phone, address, username, password, credit card, location data, IP address, place of employment, church affiliation, and church activity. We may require certain pieces of information to create and maintain an account for you. An account may be required to access certain services, ministry environments, or non-public areas of the site.
Cookies and Data Collection
Like many websites, we use "cookies", which are files stored on your computer's hard drive by your browser. Cookies help us to identify account holders and to optimize their experience. Most browsers accept cookies automatically but allow you to disable them. We recommend that you leave cookies "turned on" so that we can offer you a better user experience on the Site. You may occasionally get Cookies from companies advertising on our behalf. We do not control these Cookies, and these Cookies are not subject to this Privacy Policy.
We also may collect and store information about you that we receive from other sources to enable us to update and correct the information contained in our database and to provide information about our service, recommendations, and special offers that we think will interest you and, if you have agreed to receive email from us.
Third-Party Applications
You may be able to access the Site or sign in to your personal account through a third-party application (e.g. Facebook). In allowing access through such an application, we may receive certain information (including Personal Information) from the third-party application and disclose certain information to such third-party application. If you access the Site or your account from a mobile application, you may provide us with geo-location details. You may prevent this disclosure by adjusting the settings on your mobile device.
Third-Party Links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We, therefore, have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
Google’s advertising requirements can be summed up by Google’s Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users. Learn more.
Email is a main form of communication for Bent Tree thus, Bent Tree sends emails to Members and Guests to promote upcoming events, groups, and studies. By registering for a Bent Tree account you have agreed to receive such emails from Bent Tree. If you would like to no longer receive emails you can update that by clicking here. Such emails may contain tracking for opens and click rates as described in cookies.
Information Security
Personal Information collected by the Sites is stored in secure operating environments that are not available to the public. Only those employees/volunteers who need access to your Personal Information to do their jobs are allowed access. Any employee/volunteer who violates our privacy and/or security policies is subject to disciplinary action, including possible termination and civil and/or criminal prosecution. We do not sell your information or provide it to others for marketing purposes.
To protect the security of your information during transmission, we use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts the information you input. If you place an order through the Sites, you will be asked to set up an account and provide an email address and password. You must provide an appropriate email address and password to access account information. To help protect your personal information further, you should be careful about providing your password to others. If you wish to cancel your password, or if you become aware of any loss, theft, or unauthorized use of your password, please contact Bent Tree Bible at 972-306-4477.
California Residents
California Online Privacy Protection Act permits users who are California residents to request certain information regarding its disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please send an e-mail to . We follow CalOPPA guidelines by doing the following: users can visit our site anonymously, we have a link to this privacy policy on our website homepage at minimum, the word privacy is included in the link to our privacy policy. You can change your personal information by emailing or calling us using the contact information below.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify the Privacy Policy from time to time, with or without cause or prior notice. We will post all changes to the Privacy Policy on the Site. Changes to the Privacy Policy are effective immediately upon posting. Users are responsible for reviewing the Privacy Policy regularly. Use of the Site indicates User’s full and complete agreement to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Use of information (including Personal Information) we gather or that is in our possession is subject to the Privacy Policy as in effect at the time of use.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can contact us at 972-306-4477 or via email at