Effective Date: March 7, 2026

1. Introduction:
Welcome to efkas.org, the official website of the Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa (CCCAS).  We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect:

A. Information You Provide –
We may collect personal information when you:

• • Submit a contact form
  • Register for events
  • Subscribe to newsletters
  • Make donations
  • Request information or services

This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any message you choose to provide.

B. Information Collected Automatically – 
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • General location (city/region)
  • Referring website

This helps us improve the website and understand visitor engagement.

C. Cookies –
Our website may use cookies to:

• • Improve user experience
  • Remember preferences
  • Analyze website traffic

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information:
We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Provide updates and announcements
• Support ministry and administrative operations
• Improve website performance
• Process donations securely
• Maintain website security

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

4. Sharing of Information:
We may share information only with:

• Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processors)
• Legal authorities, if required by law
• Internal CCCAS ministries, when necessary for church operations

We do not share information for third‑party marketing.

5. Donations:
Online donations are processed through secure third‑party payment processors.CCCAS does not store or access your full payment card details.

6. Children’s Privacy:
Our website is not intended for children under 13.We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

7. Data Security:
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information.However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Data Retention:
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Church operations
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Historical or archival purposes

9. External Links:
Our website may contain links to external sites.We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Your Choices:
You may request to access your personal information, correct or update your information, request deletion, or opt out of communications.To make a request, contact us using the information below.

11. Contact Us:
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa (CCCAS)
Email: cccas@efkas.org
Phone: (684) 699-9810
Address: 1 Kanana Fou St, P.O. Box 1537, Pago Pago, AS 96799

12. Updates to This Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date