Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms on our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
• Request information about our services or programs
• Make an online donation or contribution
• Register for events or classes
• Comment on our website or social media

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any additional details you choose to share. We also automatically collect certain technical information through our website's use of cookies and analytics tools, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Send newsletters, updates, and information about church services and events
• Process donations and maintain giving records
• Improve our website and user experience
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual support
• Communicate about membership and involvement opportunities
• Comply with legal obligations and church administrative needs

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track website usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website, which helps us improve our content and services. These tools may collect information about your browsing behavior, but this data is used only in aggregate form to identify trends and patterns.

Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to third-party services, including:

• Payment processors for online donations (handled securely with encryption)
• Email service providers for newsletters and communications
• Social media platforms where we maintain official church accounts
• Analytics services to monitor website performance

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information. Our website does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, or as required by law. Information related to donations is maintained in accordance with financial record requirements. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us, subject to legal and operational constraints.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Opt out of marketing communications and newsletters
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Restrict how we use your information for certain purposes

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

External Links

Our website contains links to external websites and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites before providing personal information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or delete your personal information, or want to opt out of communications, please contact us:

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "last updated" date. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.