Effective Date: July 14, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Center Barnstead Christian Church (“we,” “our,” “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our church family, visitors, and online community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, submit prayer requests, contact us, or register for church events.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website. This includes:
Personal Data: Your name, email address, phone number, and physical address when you fill out a contact form, submit a prayer request, sign up for our newsletter, or give online.
Derivative Data: Information our servers automatically collect when you access our site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you viewed.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Maintain and operate our website, calendars, and sermon resources.
Respond directly to your messages, inquiries, and connection requests.
Process secure tithes, offerings, and donations through our giving platform.
Add you to our prayer list or contact you regarding a submitted prayer request (according to your preferences).
Send you weekly church updates, bulletins, and event reminders (you can opt out at any time).
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to third parties. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as secure online giving platforms, email newsletter services, or calendar tools) who assist us in operating our website and conducting church administration, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
5. Data Security
The security of your personal data is highly important to us. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. Please note, however, that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, update, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information. If you receive newsletters or digital updates from us, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.