Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
Last Updated: January 21, 2026
BLD SF Bay Area ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our community.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact Us: Name, email address, phone number (optional), and message content when you submit our contact form.
- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: Email address when you sign up for our newsletter.
- Make a Donation: When you make a donation through our website, payment information is collected and processed by Stripe, our third-party payment processor. We receive confirmation of your donation but do not store your full credit card details.
- Register for Events or Retreats: Name, contact information, and other details necessary for event registration.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- IP address (which may indicate general geographic location)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and prayer requests
- Send you newsletters and community updates (if you've subscribed)
- Process your donations and provide tax receipts
- Register you for events, retreats, and encounters
- Improve our website and services
- Communicate important information about our community
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use Stripe to process donations. Stripe's use of your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
- BLD Community: As part of the broader BLD (Bukas Loob sa Diyos) Covenant Community, we may share information with other BLD districts for community purposes, always in accordance with this policy.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses minimal cookies and tracking technologies. We embed Google Maps on our contact page to help you find our meeting location, which may set cookies according to Google's privacy practices. We do not use advertising cookies or extensive tracking.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of receiving newsletter emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms like Facebook. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). As a non-profit religious organization, certain exemptions may apply. However, we remain committed to respecting your privacy and will honor reasonable requests regarding your personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
BLD SF Bay Area
Email: [email protected]
Meeting Location: St. Gregory Catholic Church
2715 Hacienda St, San Mateo, CA 94403