Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

Zion Lutheran Church of McLaughlin ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our church.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out a contact form on our website
• Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list
• Register for events or programs
• Make a donation
• Request pastoral care or prayer

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and prayer requests
• Send you updates about church events and activities
• Process donations and send acknowledgment receipts
• Improve our website and services
• Maintain church records and membership information

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and safety
• With service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit some functionality of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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