Privacy Policy for BSSM School Planting's Map of Schools Directory

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

At BSSM School Planting, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in connection with the Map of Schools Directory (the “Directory”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the Directory:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • School Information: If you submit a school to be listed in the Directory, we may collect details such as the school’s name, location, contact information, and description.
  • Contact Information: When you communicate with us or request assistance, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number.

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: We may collect non-identifying information such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and access times when you visit the Directory.
  • Cookies: The Directory may use cookies to enhance user experience and gather data for analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To maintain and update the Directory.
  • To verify the accuracy of school information.
  • To communicate with you about updates, inquiries, or support.
  • To analyze and improve the functionality of the Directory.
  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share specific information.
  • Service Providers: To trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Directory, under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of BSSM School Planting and its users.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal requirements.

5. Security Measures

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Update: You may request access to or corrections of your information.
  • Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data from our systems, subject to legal requirements.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt-out of non-essential communications or the use of cookies.

7. Third-Party Links

The Directory may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Directory is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Directory constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: schoolplanting@bethel.com
Address: 20 Lake Blvd, Redding, CA 96003