Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains what, why and how we (Orthodox Christian Fellowship) collect and use information during your visit(s) to ocf.net. Should we ask you to provide certain information, by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

When we say “we”, “us”, and “our”, we are referring to Orthodox Christian Fellowship, a digital marketing agency based in Cumberland, Rhode Island, in the United States of America.

When we say “you”, we are referring to the person or entity that chooses to use our website, or receive email newsletters from us.

“Services” mean any of the consultative services we provide and promote on our website, including website design, paid search advertising, social media marketing, and others.

“Personal Information” means any information that identifies, or can be used to identify, you directly or indirectly, including name, email address, and phone number.

1. Information you provide to us voluntarily

When you sign up for our email newsletter, inquire for information about our Services, send us an email or communicate with us in any way, you thereby voluntarily provide us with information that we collect. This information may include your name, email address, physical address, phone number, IP address, and credit card information. By providing this information, you explicitly consent to this information being collected, stored, and used by us as described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.

2. Information we collect automatically

We automatically collect information about your visit to our website. This information may include your browser activity, device(s) used, IP address, operating system, how you interacted with our website, and the source of how you came to our website. We may collect this information as part of our log files as well as through the use of cookies or other tracking technologies.

3. Cookies and tracking

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. The cookie enables us to analyze our web traffic, identify which pages are being used, serve targeted advertisements, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers (e.g. Chrome) automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer.

We also partner with third parties to display advertising on other websites. Our third party partners may use cookies or similar tracking technologies in order to provide you advertising based upon your browsing activities or interests.

You may choose to opt-out of interest-based advertising at any time by visiting: http://preferences-mgr.truste.com/ or, if you reside anywhere in the European Union, you can visit: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/. Please note that you may still continue to receive general advertising from us.

Also, most advertising networks provide you the ability to opt out of interest-based advertising. Some helpful tools include WebChoices and Your Online Choices.

4. Web beacons

Our email newsletters contain web beacons, which track who opened and/or clicked our emails to newsletter subscribers. They also provide us with information about your browser type, email client type, device type and location. This performance data and related information enable us to improve our email marketing efforts and the user experience.

5. Information from other sources

We may occasionally receive information about you from third party sources, such as social media platforms. Examples of the information we may receive from these sources include gender, age, location, and online behavioral data (e.g. your browsing habits). This information enables us to provide more relevant marketing messages and content to you. We will never sell, distribute or lease your Personal Information to third parties.

Furthermore, we will give you access to any Personal Information we hold about you within 30 days of your request. You may request to access, correct or delete information we hold about you at any time by completing our online form. We are committed to ensuring the privacy of your information. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and/or managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide while visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

We may change this Privacy Policy at any time and without notice. It was last updated on September 1, 2024. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy often to stay informed of changes that may affect you, as your continued use of this website signifies your consent to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

Terms of Service

Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together, with our Privacy Policy, govern Orthodox Christian Fellowship, and its relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

The term ‘Orthodox Christian Fellowship’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is 50 Goddard Ave, Brookline, MA 02445. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

  • The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
  • Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
  • Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
  • This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and long-form article content. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
  • Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.
  • From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
  • Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of United States.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Orthodox Christian Fellowship, and while we attempt to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Orthodox Christian Fellowship We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

SMS Texting

SMS PRIVACY POLICY

This SMS Privacy Policy (this “Privacy Policy”) describes how we at Orthodox Christian Fellowship (“Orthodox Christian Fellowship”, “we”, or “us”) collect, use and disclose your personal information in connection with your use of the services to receive short message services and/or multi-media services for marketing and non-marketing purposes from us through the Constant Contact, Inc. platform (“SMS Services”).  This Privacy Policy is strictly limited to the SMS Services described herein and does not relate to the collection or use of personal information through any of our other services. In addition, it  has no effect on and is unrelated to any other privacy policy(ies), if any, that may govern the relationship between you and us in other contexts.  Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By enrolling in, using or accessing any of the SMS Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use or access any of the SMS Services. This Privacy Policy is incorporated into our Terms of Service covering SMS Services.

INFORMATION COLLECTED ABOUT YOU

Personal information we collect about you through your use of the SMS Services may include first name, last name, mobile number, address, email address, job title, and birthday.

We may use cookies or similar technologies on our website or websites associated with the SMS Services to automatically collect your interactions with any URL links included in the Messages.

USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR SMS SERVICES

We use your personal information to provide you with our products and services and other relevant information.  We may also use this information to market our products and services to you, including by the SMS Services subject to your consent.

We may also use information collected from you and information collected from your device to send you abandoned cart reminders if you added items to your shopping cart but did not complete check out.

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may use third-party service providers to assist us with providing and marketing our products and services to you, and we may disclose your information with such third parties for these purposes.

*  Notwithstanding anything set forth in this Privacy Policy, we do not share text message opt-in consents or related mobile telephone numbers with third parties, except with our service providers and vendors to provide the SMS Services.

*  Please review Constant Contact’s Customer Data Notice for information about how they use your information.

We may also share your personal information if necessary to comply with any applicable law or regulation, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, in the event of a merger or sale of our company, or to otherwise protect our rights or property.

OPTING OUT

If you wish to stop receiving text messages from us, reply STOP, QUIT, CANCEL, OPT-OUT, or UNSUBSCRIBE to any text message sent from us.

ELIGIBILITY

To receive SMS Services, you must be a resident of the United States and 18 years of age or older.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time, including to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.  Please review it frequently. By continuing to use the SMS Services after any such changes have been made, you accept and agree to the  updates to the Privacy Policy.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@ocf.net.