Privacy Policy for Immanuel United Methodist Church
Effective Date: 09/02/2024.
**1. Introduction**
Immanuel United Methodist Church (referred to as “the Church,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, visitors, and all individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our location at 306 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227, or interact with us through our various services.
**2. Information We Collect**
We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Donation and payment information
- Participation in church programs and events
We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and usage data.
**3. How We Use Your Information**
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you about church activities, events, and services
- To process donations and payments
- To enhance and improve our programs and services
- To respond to inquiries or requests for information
- To maintain records of church operations
**4. Disclosure of Your Information**
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information to:
- Third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing)
- Law enforcement or other governmental authorities if required by law
- Other individuals or entities as necessary to protect our rights or property
**5. Security of Your Information**
We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
**6. Your Rights**
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
**7. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.
**8. Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Immanuel United Methodist Church
306 E County Line Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Email: [Insert Email Address]
By participating in our programs or using our services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.