Last updated: April 18, 2026
1. Introduction
The Christian Research Centre (CRC) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact Form: Name, email address, phone number, subject, and message content when you reach out to us
- Donations: Name, email address, and donation amount when you make a contribution
- Program Enrollment: Personal and academic information when you register for our programs
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, our web server may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website address
- Device and operating system information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- Process donations and send confirmation details
- Administer educational programs and courses
- Send relevant updates about CRC activities (only if you opt in)
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Storage and Security
Your personal information is stored securely on our servers. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:
- Restricted access to personal data
- CSRF protection on all forms
- Input validation and sanitization
- HTTP security headers
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations or lawful requests by authorities
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of CRC, our users, or the public
6. Cookies
Our website uses session cookies essential for the functioning of certain features (such as admin authentication and CSRF protection). These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website may include content from third-party services:
- Google Fonts: For typography — subject to Google's Privacy Policy
- Google Maps: Embedded on our contact page — subject to Google's Privacy Policy
- Font Awesome: For icons — loaded from a CDN
- YouTube: Embedded videos on our media page — subject to Google's Privacy Policy
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
- Email: info@crcpk.org
- Phone: +92 306 0025592
- Location: Karachi, Pakistan