Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 19, 2026
Last Updated: July 19, 2026
Christ United Methodist Church respects the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected when you visit or interact with our website, how we use that information, and the third-party services we use to operate the website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website. This may include your name, email address, telephone number, and any other information you choose to provide through a contact form, registration form, email subscription, online giving form, or other website feature.
Our website and the services we use may also automatically collect certain technical information about visits to the website, such as:
IP address;
browser and device type;
operating system;
approximate geographic location;
pages visited;
date and time of visits;
referring websites or sources; and
information about how visitors interact with the website.
We do not intentionally use our website to record the contents of information entered into forms that are not submitted.
How We Use Information
We may use information collected through our website to:
respond to questions, requests, or messages;
provide information about worship, ministries, programs, and events;
process online donations and other authorized transactions;
manage email subscriptions and send communications requested by subscribers;
understand how visitors find and use our website;
maintain, secure, and improve our website and online services; and
comply with applicable legal obligations.
Website Analytics and Cookies
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors find and use our website. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about website visits and interactions.
This information may include technical and usage information such as device and browser information, approximate location, pages viewed, and how a visitor arrived at our website. We use this information to better understand website usage and improve our communications and online services.
Our website may also use cookies that are necessary for website functionality or are set by third-party services used on the site.
We periodically review the analytics and other technologies used on our website and may update this Privacy Policy as those services change.
Online Giving and Payment Processing
We offer the ability to make donations online. Payment transactions may be processed through third-party payment providers, including Stripe.
When you make an online donation or other payment, payment information is provided to the applicable payment processor and is handled according to that provider’s privacy and security practices. Christ United Methodist Church does not intentionally store complete payment card numbers on its website.
We may receive and retain information about a transaction as necessary for donation records, financial administration, acknowledgments, and other legitimate church purposes.
Forms and Communications
When you submit information through a form on our website, we use the information you provide for the purpose associated with that form, such as responding to an inquiry, processing a request, or registering interest in a church activity.
Information submitted through our website may be stored by our website or transmitted to service providers that help us operate our website and communications.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through a general contact form unless it is necessary for your request.
Email Communications
We may use third-party email service providers, including Brevo, to manage email subscriptions and distribute newsletters and other church communications.
If you subscribe to an email list, the information you provide may be stored and processed by our email service provider for the purpose of delivering those communications. You may unsubscribe from marketing or general email communications by using the unsubscribe link included in those messages.
Third-Party Services and Embedded Content
Our website may use or display content and services provided by third parties. These may include services such as Google, YouTube, social media platforms, mapping services, email providers, and payment processors.
When you interact with third-party content or services, those providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies and practices. Christ United Methodist Church does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
How We Share Information
We may share information with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website, process donations, provide requested communications, maintain our technology, or otherwise support the activities described in this Privacy Policy.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of Christ United Methodist Church, our website visitors, or others.
We do not sell personal information collected through our website for monetary compensation.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information under our control. However, no website, electronic communication, or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Third-party providers used by our website maintain their own security practices, policies, and procedures.
External Links
Our website may contain links to websites operated by other organizations. Christ United Methodist Church is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of websites operated by third parties. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of websites they visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended to provide general information about Christ United Methodist Church and its ministries and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate authorization.
If you believe that personal information about a child has been submitted to us inappropriately through our website, please contact us so that we can review the situation.
Your Privacy Questions and Requests
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or information you have provided through our website, or if you would like to request that information be corrected or deleted where appropriate, please contact Christ United Methodist Church through the contact information provided on our website.
We may need to verify a request before taking action and may retain information when necessary for legal, financial, administrative, or other legitimate purposes.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, technology, services, or privacy practices change. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically for information about our current practices.