PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS & CONDITIONS OF WEBSITE USE

This online Privacy Policy, which includes our Terms and Conditions to use our Website, applies to all websites owned and/or maintained by Greater Mt Zion AME Church (“us,” “we,” “our,” or “Greater Mt Zion AME Church”). Kraken Media LLC is the manager of the website on the behalf of Greater Mt Zion AME Church.

Greater Mt Zion AME Church collects Information through our Website as described herein (collectively, the “Policy”). This Policy explains what Information we collect, how we use it, why we collect it, to whom we disclose it, and how Visitors to our Website can limit our uses of Information. Please read this entire Policy before using or submitting Personal Information to us through this Website. Any Personal Information you submit to Greater Mt Zion AME Church, or any General Information that our systems pick up, will be collected, processed, used, and disclosed in accordance with this policy.

If you do not want to agree to this Policy, the best way to make that clear is to tell us by emailing developer@krakenusa.com. If you choose to continue using the Website, you consent to the Policy. If you have questions about any provision of the Policy, please contact developer@krakenusa.com.

  1. Definitions
  • “Terms” means the Terms and Conditions to use this Website.
  • “Policy” means this Privacy Policy and the COOKIE POLICY.
  • “Website” means, collectively, any websites, pages, or source code available on a Website owned by and/or operated by Greater Mt Zion AME Church.
  • A “Visitor” means you or any other person who views the Website.
  • “Personal Information” means any information that relates to a Visitor provided via our Website, such as name, age range, gender, and email address.
  • “General Information” means information that is publicly available but which you do not provide to us directly, such as social media profiles or information derived from cookies.
  • “Information” without a qualifier means Personal Information and General Information, taken as a whole.
  • A “third party” is a person or entity that is not you or Greater Mt Zion AME Church, such as a payment processor.
  • “Services” means the services provided by Greater Mt Zion AME Church to its members and the community.
  • A “Claim” is a loss, expense, damage, claim, demand, liability, fine, award, and cost, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.
  1. Data Collection
  • a. Why do we collect data? We may use data to compile a mailing list, to bill you, to improve our Website visibility, or to facilitate church functions.
  • b. What kinds of data do we collect? We collect Personal Information via fillable Website forms to better serve Visitors. We also collect General Information through online identifiers like IP addresses and publicly accessible social media resources.
  1. How do we use the information we collect?
  • a. To communicate with you: We use Personal Information to send requested information, respond to inquiries, and notify you about changes to our services.
  • b. To take actions that you request: If you wish to have a Greater Mt Zion AME Church representative contact you, we may use your Personal Information for that purpose.
  • c. To manage our Website and Church: We use Information to improve and administer our Website, ensure network security, and carry out internal record keeping.
  • d. For our promotional purposes: Greater Mt Zion AME Church may choose to use your Personal Information as a referral source for its own Services, such as featuring a review with your name.
  1. How long will we keep your Information?

We retain your Personal Information for the length of time required for the specific purpose for which it was collected. General Information may be retained as long as we wish.

  1. Disclosure of Information

We disclose Information on a limited basis to our service providers (such as Kraken Media LLC), or as required by law to protect the interests of individuals.

  1. Does Greater Mt Zion AME Church sell your Personal Information? NO.
  2. International Transfers

Our Website is operated in the United States, and Greater Mt Zion AME Church only provides Services to individuals in the United States.

  1. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly or intentionally collect any Personal Information from persons under the age of 18. Please contact developer@krakenusa.com if you believe a child has provided data.

  1. Security

We take commercially reasonable steps to protect your Information, including password-protected databases and two-factor authentication.

  1. Data Breach Protocol

If we experience a data breach, we will notify you as expediently as possible and without unreasonable delay, no later than 30 days after discovery.

  1. Ownership and Jurisdiction

Greater Mt Zion AME Church owns all content on the Website. Any dispute will be governed by the State of Florida, and actions shall be brought in the courts pertaining to Manatee County, Florida.

Contact Information: Greater Mt Zion AME Church 1045 16th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Phone: 727.894.1393
Email: developer@krakenusa.com

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

COOKIE POLICY FOR GREATER MT ZION AME CHURCH

This Cookie Policy describes how Greater Mt Zion AME Church (“us,” “we,” or “our”) and Kraken Media LLC (the website manager and developer) utilize cookies and similar tracking technologies. This policy is an integral part of our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions of Website Use.

By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge and consent to the absolute discretion of Greater Mt Zion AME Church and Kraken Media LLC regarding the collection and use of General Information derived from your visit.

  1. Definitions and Scope
  • “General Information” refers to information that is publicly available or derived from cookies which you do not provide to us directly.
  • This includes, but is not limited to, your social media profiles, IP addresses, and online identifiers.
  • All such data collected, including backend coding and models, is owned by Greater Mt Zion AME Church with management and operational rights extending to Kraken Media LLC.
  1. Absolute Discretion of Use
  • We collect General Information to carry out any lawful function reasonably related to our church functions or business mission.
  • Greater Mt Zion AME Church and Kraken Media LLC reserve the absolute discretion to use your Information if we believe any person’s rights, property, or safety are threatened.
  • We use these technologies to compile mailing lists, improve visibility, and facilitate business and church operations.
  • We may proactively use General Information to seek you out through publicly available social media sources to “get to know you better” or fill in missing data.
  1. Data Retention and Ownership
  • As to your General Information (i.e., information derived from cookies), we may retain that data for as long as we wish.
  • This data may be used for legitimate business items such as statistical analysis, reporting, research, and internal record keeping.
  • Any feedback, reviews, or interactions tracked through the Website become the intellectual property of Greater Mt Zion AME Church, managed by Kraken Media LLC.
  1. Third-Party Interactions
  • Links to third-party resources are provided solely as a convenience.
  • Once you leave our Website via these links, this policy no longer applies, and you access those sites at your own risk.
  • We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any third-party websites or payment processors.
  1. Consent by Use
  • If you do not want to agree to this Policy, you must notify us via email at developer@krakenusa.com.
  • By choosing to continue using the Website, you consent to this Policy and the right of Greater Mt Zion AME Church and Kraken Media LLC to use collected Information as described herein.

Contact Information: Greater Mt Zion AME Church 1045 16th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Phone: 727.894.1393
Email: developer@krakenusa.com

Effective Date: January 1, 2026