Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Path Bible College (“PBC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, visitors, donors, ministry partners, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit pathbiblecollege.org or use any of our educational, ministry, or online services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Sharing of Information

Path Bible College does not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers supporting our operations
  • Payment processors
  • Learning management systems
  • Government agencies when legally required
  • Law enforcement pursuant to valid legal requests
  • Professional advisors such as attorneys or accountants

All third-party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.

Account Information

  • Username
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Account preferences
  • Course participation records

Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Website usage statistics
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

 

  1. How We Use Your Information

Path Bible College may use collected information to:

  • Process student registrations and enrollments
  • Provide educational and ministry services
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Communicate course updates and announcements
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Process donations and financial transactions
  • Maintain academic records
  • Protect website security and integrity
  • Comply with legal obligations

 

  1. Legal Basis for Processing Information

Where applicable, PBC processes personal information based on:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract or educational agreement
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate institutional interests
  • Protection of vital interests

 

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

PBC uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Maintain login sessions
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Improve website functionality
  • Enhance user experience

Users may control cookie settings through their browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

 

  1. Sharing of Information

Path Bible College does not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers supporting our operations
  • Payment processors
  • Learning management systems
  • Government agencies when legally required
  • Law enforcement pursuant to valid legal requests
  • Professional advisors such as attorneys or accountants

All third-party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.

 

  1. Student Records and Educational Information

Student records are maintained for educational, accreditation, ministry, and administrative purposes.

Access to educational records is limited to authorized personnel who require such access to perform institutional duties.

 

  1. Data Security

Path Bible College implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Disclosure
  • Alteration
  • Destruction
  • Misuse

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

  1. Data Retention

PBC retains personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill educational purposes
  • Maintain institutional records
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

When information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where practical.

 

  1. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to certain uses of personal information
  • Request data portability where applicable
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.

  1. Washington State Privacy Rights

For residents of Washington State, Path Bible College strives to comply with applicable Washington privacy and consumer protection laws, including requirements relating to:

  • Data security
  • Breach notification
  • Consumer protection
  • Protection of minors online
  • Educational record confidentiality

In the event of a data breach involving personal information, affected individuals will be notified as required by Washington law.

 

  1. Children’s Privacy

Path Bible College does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent where required by law.

If we become aware that information has been collected from a child under 13 without proper authorization, we will take reasonable steps to remove such information.

 

  1. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. PBC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those sites.

 

  1. International Users

If you access our services from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

 

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Path Bible College reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

  1. Contact Us

Path Bible College (PBC)
Website: pathbiblecollege.org
Email: info@pathbiblecollege.org
Mailing Address: []522 W. Riverside Ave. Suite N

Spokane, WA 99201

Washington State, USA

 

Information we collect as you use our services

We collect information about the apps, browsers, and devices you use to access Google services, which helps us provide features like automatic product updates and dimming your screen if your battery runs low.
The information we collect includes unique identifiers, browser type and settings, device type and settings, operating system, mobile network information including carrier name and phone number, and application version number. We also collect information about the interaction of your apps, browsers, and devices with our services, including IP address, crash reports, system activity, and the date, time, and referrer URL of your request.
  • Terms you search for
  • Videos you watch
  • Views and interactions with content and ads
  • Voice and audio information
  • People with whom you communicate or share content
If you use our services to make and receive calls or send and receive messages, we may collect call and message log information like your phone number, calling-party number, receiving-party number, forwarding numbers, sender and recipient email address, time and date of calls and messages, duration of calls, routing information, and types and volumes of calls and messages.

When this policy applies

This Privacy Policy applies to all of the services offered by Google LLC and its affiliates, including YouTube, Android, and services offered on third-party sites, such as advertising services. This Privacy Policy doesn’t apply to services that have separate privacy policies that do not incorporate this Privacy Policy.

Changes to this policy

We change this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will not reduce your rights under this Privacy Policy without your explicit consent. We always indicate the date the last changes were published and we offer access to archived versions for your review. If changes are significant, we’ll provide a more prominent notice (including, for certain services, email notification of Privacy Policy changes).