PRIVACY

Effective Date: June 2022

2025.01.01

St. Paul Lutheran Church (“Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of those who interact with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information, as well as your rights concerning this data. By using our website or interacting with our Church, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information to better serve our congregation and community:

• Personal Information:

• Such as your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other contact details you share with us.

• Voluntary Information:

• Information shared when you subscribe to newsletters, register for events, make donations, or participate in surveys.

• Automatic Information:

• Data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns, collected through cookies or similar technologies when you visit our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to strengthen our ministry and communicate effectively with you. Specifically, we may use your data to:

• Provide updates on Church news, events, and services.

• Process and acknowledge donations, payments, or other contributions.

• Respond to inquiries or provide assistance.

• Improve and personalize your experience on our website or through other Church activities.

• Comply with legal requirements or obligations.

We will not use your information for purposes beyond those outlined above without your prior consent.

3. Information Sharing

St. Paul Lutheran Church is committed to maintaining your trust and will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under these circumstances:

• With trusted service providers:

• Who support our operations, such as processing donations or sending communications, as long as they adhere to privacy and confidentiality obligations.

• With legal authorities or as required by law:

• To comply with legal obligations, protect the safety of our congregation, or defend our rights.

Any sharing of personal information is conducted with the utmost care to respect your privacy and ensure its security.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the personal information entrusted to us. These measures include encrypted data storage, restricted access to information, and regular reviews of our security practices. While we strive to safeguard your information, please note that no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access or breaches.

5. Your Rights

You have several rights regarding the personal information we collect and use, including the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Request corrections or updates to your information.

• Withdraw consent for certain types of data collection or usage.

• Opt-out of receiving communications from us, such as newsletters or fundraising requests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details listed in Section 7.

6. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. Once your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please reach out to us at:

St. Paul Lutheran Church

4510 West 750 North, Decatur Indiana 46733

[email protected]

260.547.4176

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for any changes.

Thank you for trusting St. Paul Lutheran Church with your personal information and for being a part of our faith community. Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to handling your information with care and respect.