First Emmanuel Baptist Church Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/01/2025
First Emmanuel Baptist Church (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website: https://www.firstemmanuelbaptistchurch.com/.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
2. Personal Information
When you voluntarily submit information through forms on our Site (e.g., contact forms, prayer requests, newsletter signups, donations), we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation/payment information (processed securely via third-party platforms)
3. Non-Personal Information
Our website may automatically collect certain information about your visit, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device
- Pages visited
- Time spent on our Site
This data helps us improve the functionality and accessibility of our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries or prayer requests
- Send email updates, newsletters, or event information (if subscribed)
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Donations and Payment Information
When making online donations, your payment information is securely processed by a trusted third-party payment processor (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Tithe.ly). We do not store your credit card or financial information on our servers.
5. Email Communications
If you opt in to receive email communications (e.g., newsletters or event updates), you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site and allow us to tailor our content.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
- Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., YouTube, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
- Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us so we can delete it.
- Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to protect your information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
First Emmanuel Baptist Church
10665 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
Email: support@firstemmanuelbaptistchurch.com
Phone: (843)871-1949
Website: https://www.firstemmanuelbaptistchurch.com/