Privacy Policy for Church of Emmanuel
Effective Date: November 25, 2024
At Church of Emmanuel, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our church.
Information We Collect:
We collect the following personal information from our church members and site visitors:
- Contact Information: Names, email addresses, and phone numbers, which you provide when you register for events, submit prayer requests, fill out connection cards, or make payments to the church.
- Database Information: Attender and member data are stored in our Planning Center database, and donations are managed through Pushpay.
How We Use Your Information:
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Event Registration: To register you for church events and provide you with related information.
- Communication: Follow up on general questions, respond to prayer requests, and provide financial or resource support.
- Tithes and Donations: Receiving information from Pushpay to manage the church budget and send out annual giving statements.
- Database Management: To maintain and manage church attendee and member information in our Planning Center database.
- Newsletters: To send you weekly newsletters and updates through Mailchimp, informing you about church activities and opportunities.
Information Sharing and Disclosure:
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers, such as:
- Pushpay: Tithe and giving amounts are managed to provide annual giving statements.
- Planning Center: To manage church attendance and member data for internal purposes.
- MailChimp: Send out weekly newsletters and updates about church activities and opportunities.
Data Security:
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Pushpay, Planning Center, and MailChimp employ their own security measures; you can review their privacy policies for additional information:
Your Rights:
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Request corrections to your personal information.
- Request deletion of your personal information. To initiate this process, please contact us, and we will handle the request through our database system, Planning Center while considering any legal obligations we may have to retain your information.
- Unsubscribe from newsletters and other communications. You can opt out of receiving our weekly newsletters at any time by following the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting us directly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website with a new effective date.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Church of Emmanuel
106 Central St, Foxboro MA, 02035
508-543-2120
