Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a contact form or prayer request
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Register for events or community groups
• Request to plan a visit
• Sign up to volunteer

Personal Information

This may include:

• Name and email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Prayer requests or messages you submit
• Event registration details

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns through cookies and similar technologies. This helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and prayer requests
• Send you newsletters and church updates (with your consent)
• Process event registrations and group sign-ups
• Improve our website and services
• Communicate important church announcements

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• With church staff and ministry leaders — to follow up on prayer requests, contact form submissions, or volunteer sign-ups
• Service providers — we use trusted third-party services for email delivery and website hosting, who are bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements — if required by law or to protect the safety of our community

4. Prayer Requests

When you submit a prayer request, you can choose whether to make it public or keep it private. Public prayer requests may be shared with our prayer team and displayed on our prayer wall. Private requests are only seen by designated church staff.

You may also submit prayer requests anonymously.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Opt out of non-essential communications

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as social media platforms or giving services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: