CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
Privacy Policy
​Last Updated: 1/7/2026
Deep South Camp & Retreat Center (“DSCRC,” “we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit an inquiry, or request to reserve our facilities.
By using our website or submitting information to us, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1) Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Church/organization name
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Mailing address (if provided)
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Event details (dates requested, group size, purpose of retreat/event)
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Any messages, forms, or documents you submit through our contact/inquiry forms
B. Payment Information
If you pay a deposit or fees via Zelle or check, we may record:
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Payment confirmation details (amount, date, reference/confirmation number)
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Payer name and contact info (as needed for accounting)
We do not collect or store full banking credentials or card numbers through our website unless your website uses a third-party payment processor that collects that information directly.
C. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Device type and browser type
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Pages viewed and time spent on pages
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Referral source (how you found our site)
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General location (city/state level)
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
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2) How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
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Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
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Evaluate and process reservation requests
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Send reservation confirmations, policies, and updates
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Maintain internal records for scheduling, operations, and accounting
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Improve our website, services, and user experience
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Protect against fraud, abuse, and security risks
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Comply with legal obligations
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3) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar tools to help the website function properly and to understand how visitors use our site.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the site functions.
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4) How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only in limited situations, such as:
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Service providers who help operate our website or tools (e.g., website hosting, forms, email services, analytics)
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Legal requirements if we must comply with applicable law, court orders, or government requests
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Protection and safety to enforce our policies, protect DSCRC rights/property, or investigate fraud/security concerns
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5) Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites (such as maps, social media, or external resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their policies directly.
If we use third-party tools (like Google Analytics, Meta/Facebook tools, or embedded videos), those providers may collect data according to their own policies.
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6) Email and Text Communications
If you contact us, we may respond by email or phone. We may also send important messages related to:
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booking status
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facility rules
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payment reminders
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event logistics
You may request that we stop non-essential communications at any time by contacting us.
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7) Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
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8) Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed to:
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respond to requests
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manage reservations
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maintain business and accounting records
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comply with legal requirements
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9) Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it where required.
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10) Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
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request access to the personal information we have about you
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request corrections or updates
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request deletion (where legally allowed)
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opt out of certain communications
To make a request, contact us using the information below.
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11) Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
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