Privacy, Media Consent Policy
1. Collection and Use of Personal Information
THMC may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through registration forms, event sign-ups, volunteer forms, ministry participation, or other church activities.
The information collected may include, but is not limited to:
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Name
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Address
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Email address
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Phone number
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Family information
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Emergency contact information
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Information related to ministry participation
This information is collected and used for purposes such as:
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Church ministry and pastoral care
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Administration and internal record keeping
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Event organization and participation
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Volunteer coordination
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Communication about church programs and activities
THMC collects only the information necessary for these purposes.
All personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
2. Communication Consent
By providing your contact information to THMC, you consent to receive church-related communications such as:
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Ministry updates
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Church announcements
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Newsletters
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Event invitations
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Important notifications regarding church programs or services
These communications may be delivered through:
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Email
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SMS (text message)
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WhatsApp
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Phone calls
You may opt out of receiving communications at any time by contacting the church administration.
3. Photo and Media Release
THMC may take photographs or video recordings during church services, ministry programs, and special events.
These photos or videos may be used for the following ministry-related purposes:
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Church website
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Social media platforms
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Livestream broadcasts
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Promotional materials
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Church presentations and reports
THMC will make reasonable efforts to use images respectfully and appropriately.
If you prefer not to have your image or your child’s image used, you may indicate your preference in the registration form or notify the church administration.
4. Consent for Minors
For individuals under the age of 18, consent must be provided by a parent or legal guardian.
By registering a minor for church programs, events, or ministries, the parent or legal guardian confirms that they:
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Have legal authority to provide consent
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Approve the minor’s participation in church activities
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Accept the terms outlined in this policy on behalf of the minor
This consent may include participation in church programs, activities, and media usage as specified in the registration form.
5. Access, Correction, and Withdrawal of Consent
Individuals have the right to request access to their personal information held by THMC.
You may also request to:
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Review the information we hold about you
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Correct inaccurate or outdated information
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Withdraw consent for the use of your personal information
Requests should be submitted in writing to the church administration. THMC will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with privacy laws.
6. Data Protection and Security
THMC is committed to protecting personal information and maintaining confidentiality.
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are implemented to protect personal information from:
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Unauthorized access
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Disclosure
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Loss or misuse
Personal information is used only for the purposes for which it was collected and is retained only as long as necessary for ministry and administrative purposes.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this policy or would like to request access, corrections, or withdrawal of consent, please contact:
THMC Administration
Email: pastor_vincent@hotmail.com
Phone: 416-438-5200 | 416-289-3662
Address: 1180 Bellamy Rd N, Scarborough, ON M1H 1H2
