Privacy Policy
Effective date: 08/17/2026 Last Updated: 08/17/2026
This Privacy Policy explains how College Wesleyan Church (“English Connection,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit https://www.ecindiana.org (the “Site”). It applies only to this Site and not to any client engagement, contract deliverable, or system we operate on behalf of a customer.
1. Who we are
English Connection is part of College Wesleyan Church and not a separate entity, operating at 200 E 38th St, Marion, IN 46953.
Privacy contact: [email protected]
General inquiries: [email protected]
2. Information we collect
We collect only the information needed to operate an informational business website and to respond to inquiries.
2.1 Information you provide directly
When you submit a contact form, request information, or apply to a role, you may provide:
- Name (first and last)
- Email address
- Telephone number (if provided)
- Address
- Subject and message content
- Any other information you choose to include
2.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, referring URL, and time spent
- Interaction data collected via cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
2.3 Information we do not collect
The Site is not designed to collect payment card data, government identifiers, health information, or other sensitive categories of personal data. Please do not submit such information through the Site.
3. How we use information
We use information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
- Evaluate employment applications
- Operate, maintain, and secure the Site
- Analyze Site usage and improve content and performance
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for targeted advertising.
4. Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK visitors)
Where the GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we process personal data on these bases:
| Purpose | Legal basis |
| Responding to inquiries | Legitimate interests; steps prior to a contract |
| Recruitment | Legitimate interests; steps prior to a contract |
| Site security and fraud prevention | Legitimate interests |
| Analytics cookies | Consent |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation |
5. How we share information
We may disclose information to:
- Service providers who host the Site, deliver email, or provide analytics, acting under contract on our behalf
- Professional advisors (legal, accounting, insurance)
- Authorities, where required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
- Successors, in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies. For details on what we use and how to manage your choices, see our Cookie Policy.
7. Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for 24 months unless a longer period is required.
8. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
- Data portability
- Opt out of the sale of personal information or targeted advertising (we do neither)
- Be free from discrimination for exercising your rights
Indiana residents (INCDPA) and residents of other U.S. states with comparable laws may exercise these rights. California residents (CCPA/CPRA) and EEA/UK residents (GDPR) have corresponding rights under those frameworks.
To exercise any right, contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your request and respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. You may appeal a denied request by contacting the same address. EEA/UK residents may also lodge a complaint with their supervisory authority.
9. Data security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information on the Site. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International transfers
We are based in the United States, and information may be processed here. Where we transfer personal data from the EEA or UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
11. Third-party links
The Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.
12. Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 where applicable), and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us and we will delete it.
13. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.
14. Contact us
College Wesleyan Church (Parent organization of English Connection)
200 E 38th St, Marion, IN 46953
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (765) 674-8541