NBIC Privacy PolicyNew Beginnings International Church (NBIC) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all individuals who interact with us—whether through our website, physical events, or online platforms. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

NBIC is a faith-based organization located in Lekki, Lago., Nigeria, dedicated to spiritual growth, community service, and personal development. In carrying out our mission, we collect and process personal data to communicate with members, run our programs, and provide online and offline services.

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data: a. Information You Provide to Us VoluntarilyFull nameContact information (email, phone number, mailing address)Date of birthPrayer requests or testimoniesEvent registrationsOnline donations or giving details (excluding full card/payment information)Membership or volunteer form submissions 

b. Information Collected AutomaticallyWhen you visit our website or interact with our digital platforms, we may collect:IP addressBrowser type and versionDevice informationPages visited and time spent on eachCookies and other tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for more)

We use your personal data for the following purposes:To communicate with you regarding events, updates, and church announcementsTo respond to inquiries or prayer requestsTo facilitate online registration or givingTo manage volunteer, membership, and discipleship programsTo improve our website and digital experiencesTo comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

We process your personal information under one or more of the following legal bases: Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information (e.g., newsletter sign-up or prayer request)Contractual necessity: When information is required to fulfill a request (e.g., event registration)Legal obligation: For compliance with applicable lawsLegitimate interests: To improve our services, manage church operations, and communicate with our members and guests

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties under strict confidentiality agreements for the purposes listed above, such as: IT service providers and hosting platformsPayment processors (e.g., for online donations)Communication tools (e.g., SMS or email services)Event management platformsLegal or regulatory authorities when required by law

We implement appropriate physical, technical, and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.Data is stored on secure servers with limited accessInformation collected online is encrypted where possibleStaff and volunteers who access your information are trained on confidentiality and privacy standards

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

You have the following rights regarding your personal data: Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.Correction: You may ask us to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data.Erasure: You may request that we delete your data, subject to legal obligations.Withdraw Consent: You can opt out of receiving church communications at any time.Objection: You may object to how we process your data based on legitimate interests.To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

NBIC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information without such consent, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:Email:[email protected]: 0814 236 0617Address: Gracefield Island (The Phoenix), Lekki Peninsula

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of how we protect your privacy.