Introduction

Christ Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values the privacy of all individuals who engage with us, whether through our website, mobile applications, in person, or via other services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. By visiting our website or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with Christ Church:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Demographic Information: Gender, age, and marital status.

  • Financial Information: For donations, we may collect credit card or bank account information through secure third-party services.

  • Interaction History: Attendance records, event registration, and volunteer participation.

Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information such as:

  • Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic on our website.

  • Usage Data: Information about your browsing behavior, including pages visited, time spent on our website, and links clicked.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide spiritual guidance and church-related services.

  • Respond to inquiries or requests.

  • Manage events, programs, and volunteer opportunities.

  • Send church-related communications, newsletters, and event updates.

  • Process donations and provide tax receipts.

  • Ensure security and protect against unauthorized access.

SMS Consent

If you have provided us with your phone number and consented to receive SMS messages, you may receive text messages related to church events, updates, and emergency notifications.

Please note: SMS consent and phone numbers will never be shared with third parties or affiliates under any circumstances. SMS consent is not shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

Sharing of Information

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. We will not share your information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in church operations (e.g., payment processors, event management platforms).

  • To comply with legal requirements or protect the safety and security of our church community.

  • If required by law or in response to a valid legal request.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

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

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.

  • Opt out of receiving non-essential communications.

  • Withdraw consent for SMS communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@christaz.org.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version of the policy will always be posted on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Christ Church
1120 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert AZ 85296
(480) 471-6614
info@christaz.org

This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 15, 2024.