Privacy
Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/11/2026

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At the Palmetto State Gospel Music Association (“PSGMA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible from www.psgma.org, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains the information we collect, how we use it, and how you can contact us regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

1. Name.

2. Email address.

3. Phone number.

4. Mailing address.

5. Membership selections and organization or choir information.

6. Messages, prayer requests, and sponsorship inquiry details.

7. Documents or other materials you upload through our forms.

When you make a payment, our payment provider processes your payment details. PSGMA may receive transaction information, such as the payment amount, status, and reference number.

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Please avoid submitting private medical, financial, or identifying information about yourself or others through general website forms.

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2. Automatically Collected Information

Our website and its service providers may automatically collect information such as:

1. Browser and device type.

2. IP address.

3. Pages visited.

4. Time spent on the website.

5. Interactions with website features.

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How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

1. Process membership applications and maintain membership records.

2. Process and record payments.

3. Respond to contact messages and sponsorship inquiries.

4. Receive and respond to prayer requests.

5. Send confirmations and communications related to your submissions.

6. Send newsletters or updates when you subscribe.

7. Improve website performance and visitor experience.

8. Detect and address technical or security issues.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails using the instructions included in those messages.

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External Service Providers

We use external services to support website operations, including Wix for website hosting and forms, Square for payment processing, and platforms that provide embedded radio, video, or social media content.

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These providers may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies. Interacting with embedded content or following an external link may result in information being shared with that provider.

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Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential functions and, where enabled, understand website usage or provide embedded content.

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You can manage available cookie choices through the website’s cookie banner or preferences controls. You can also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some website features may not function properly when certain cookies are disabled.

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Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information.

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Information may be shared with authorized PSGMA representatives who need it to process applications, respond to inquiries, provide prayer support, or carry out related organizational responsibilities.

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Prayer requests are intended for the PSGMA prayer ministry. We will not publish your request on the website or use it in public promotional content without your permission.

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We may also share information with service providers that support our website, communications, and payment processing, or when required by law or necessary to protect legal rights and website security.

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Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

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We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to requests, maintain membership and transaction records, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, and meet applicable legal obligations.

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Your Privacy Requests

You may contact PSGMA to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

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Requests will be handled according to applicable law. We may need to verify your identity, and certain records may need to be retained for legal, accounting, or administrative obligations.

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Information About Minors

Parents or guardians should assist with applications involving minors as required by PSGMA’s application process.

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We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent where required by law. If you believe a child has submitted information without the necessary consent, please contact us so we can review and address it.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Where required by law, additional notice will be provided.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy request, please contact:

Palmetto State Gospel Music Association
Website: www.psgma.org
Email: psgma2019@gmail.com
Phone: 803-814-5785