Privacy Policy for Way Church

Last Updated: December 26, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Way Church's website ("waychurch.com"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our forms and services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through contact forms and other submissions on our website, including but not limited to:

Names
Email addresses
Phone numbers
Physical addresses
Any additional information you choose to provide in message fields

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and communication requests
To send you information about church events, programs, and services
To provide pastoral care and support
To process and manage volunteer applications
To maintain accurate church records
To improve our website and services

For more policy on receiving SMS messages from Way Church, see our Terms and Conditions.

Information Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your information is stored on secure servers, and we limit access to personal information to staff members who need it to fulfill their responsibilities.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate church purposes.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving you, as long as these parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request corrections to your personal information
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out of communications
Be informed about how your data is being used

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit some website functionality.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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 "Last Updated" date.