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Privacy Policy

New Life Ministry Church ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at [Insert Church Website URL Here] (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and members. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard it.

 

1. Information We Collect

 

We may collect two main types of information from users of the Site:

A. Personal Information (Information you voluntarily provide): This includes information you voluntarily submit to us for various services, such as:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (collected via Contact Forms, Prayer Requests, or Event Registrations).

  • Donation Information: Credit card or bank details (processed securely by third-party payment processors), and donation amounts. We do not store sensitive payment card details on our servers.

  • Communication: Content of messages, prayer requests, and feedback you send to us.

  • Account Details (If applicable): Username and password if you register for a specific member area or online giving portal.

B. Non-Personal Information (Information collected automatically): When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • Log Data: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and the date/time of your visit.

  • Usage Data: Pages you view, time spent on the Site, and the links you click.

  • Cookies and Tracking: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information to enhance your experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Respond to Your Requests: To answer questions submitted through "Contact Us" forms and to process and fulfill prayer requests.

  • To Process Donations: To securely process financial contributions and issue charitable receipts.

  • For Communication: To send newsletters, updates on church activities, event announcements, and administrative messages, where you have opted in.

  • To Improve Our Site and Services: To analyze usage trends, track user experience, and make improvements to the website functionality and content.

  • For Security: To protect the security and integrity of the Site, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

 

3. Sharing of Information

 

New Life Ministry Church does not sell, rent, or lease your Personal Information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, conducting our ministry, and processing financial transactions (e.g., website hosting, payment processors, email service providers). These parties are required to keep the information confidential and are prohibited from using your Personal Information for any other purpose.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect the rights or property of New Life Ministry Church, or protect the safety of our users or the public.

  • Church Staff and Leadership: Personal Information submitted via Prayer Request forms will be shared only with designated prayer teams, church staff, and/or pastoral leadership to ensure your request is addressed.

 

4. Third-Party Payment Processors

 

All financial transactions, such as online giving, are handled by secure, third-party payment processors. We do not store or process your full credit card or bank account information. Please review the privacy policy of the third-party processor for more details on how they handle your data.

 

5. Data Security

 

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 

6. Children's Privacy

 

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

 

7. Your Choices

 

  • Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving any or all communications from us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email we send.

  • Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of the Site may become inaccessible or not function properly.

 

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

 

9. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, please contact us at:

New Life Ministry Church

4723 

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