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Privacy Policy

[Church Name] is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [yourdomain.com], or interact with our online forms, donations, and other digital services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Prayer requests or message submissions

  • Event registrations

  • Donation information (processed through third-party payment providers)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, our servers automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages viewed

  • Date and time of visit

  • Referring website

This data helps improve website performance and security.

c. Payment Information

We do not store or process credit card numbers on our servers.
All donations are securely handled by trusted third-party payment processors such as:

  • Stripe

  • PayPal

  • Tithe.ly

  • Planning Center Giving

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you (emails, updates, event reminders)

  • Respond to prayer requests or contact form submissions

  • Process donations and send receipts

  • Improve our website functionality and user experience

  • Provide ministry-related services

  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers (email services, payment processors, website hosting)

  • Church staff or ministry leaders (to respond to requests or support your involvement)

  • Legal authorities only if required by law

We do not share information for marketing by third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use:

  • Cookies

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Embedded media (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook)

These tools help us understand website usage and enhance functionality.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state, you may have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal information

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion of certain records

  • Opt out of email communications

You can contact us at [Contact Email] for any privacy-related requests.

6. Data Security

Depending on your state, you may have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal information

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion of certain records

  • Opt out of email communications

You can contact us at [Contact Email] for any privacy-related requests.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

[Church Name]
Email: [Email Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Address: [Street Address, City, State ZIP]