Journey Through Bethlehem ("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 journeythroughbethlehem.org.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website:

• Contact & Inquiry Data: Name, email address, phone number, and any details submitted through contact forms or inquiry requests.

• Event Registration & Volunteering: Information submitted to register for attendance, volunteer roles, or group reservations.

• Email & Newsletter Signups: Email address provided to receive updates and announcements.

• Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed, collected automatically via Squarespace analytics and cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for legitimate operational purposes, including to:

• Respond to questions, comments, and inquiries.

• Coordinate event details, volunteer schedules, and attendee logistics.

• Send site announcements, event updates, and news (with opt-out options).

• Monitor, analyze, and improve website performance and security.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to facilitate basic site functionality, enhance security, and gather traffic metrics.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly and securely.

• Analytics & Performance Cookies: Help us understand visitor interactions and improve website performance. These are restricted until you provide consent via our cookie banner.

You can manage or modify your cookie choices at any time by selecting the Cookie Preferences link in the website footer.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist in operating our website, hosting forms, or managing communications (such as Squarespace), bound by confidentiality obligations.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Request the correction or deletion of your personal data.

• Opt out of non-essential cookies via our on-site consent banner.

• Unsubscribe from email updates via the link provided in messages.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: team@journeythroughbethlehem.org

Last updated: August 30, 2026