PRIVACY POLICY

Cornerstone Methodist Church values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

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

Fill out a contact form
Subscribe to emails or newsletters
Submit prayer requests
Register for events, classes, or ministries
Make online donations
Apply to volunteer or serve
Communicate with us through the website

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment information for donations
Any other information you choose to provide

We may also collect limited non-personal information automatically, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited on our website
Date and time of visits

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to your questions or requests
Provide church updates, newsletters, or ministry communications
Process donations and provide giving records
Register you for events or activities
Organize volunteers and ministry involvement
Respond to prayer requests
Improve our website and online services
Maintain the security and functionality of our website

3. Donations and Payment Information

If you make a donation through our website, your payment information may be processed by a third-party payment processor. Cornerstone Methodist Church does not typically store full credit card or payment details on its website servers.

We encourage you to review the privacy and security practices of any third-party giving platform used by the church.

4. Sharing of Information

Cornerstone Methodist Church does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to outside parties.

We may share information only in the following situations:

With trusted service providers who help operate the website, email communications, event registration, or online giving
When required by law
When necessary to protect the rights, safety, and property of the church or others

Any third-party providers used by the church are expected to handle information appropriately and securely.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use the site.

These tools may collect non-personal information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and browser type. You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

6. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, Cornerstone Methodist Church may send you updates about worship services, ministries, events, giving opportunities, and other church-related communications.

You may opt out of email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting the church directly.

7. Prayer Requests and Public Submissions

Please be aware that if you submit prayer requests, testimonies, or other content through our website, that information may be shared within the church only as needed, unless you request otherwise.

We recommend that you do not submit sensitive personal or confidential information through public forms unless clearly indicated that it will remain private.

8. Children’s Privacy

Cornerstone Methodist Church does not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact the church so the information can be removed.

9. Data Security

Cornerstone Methodist Church takes reasonable steps to protect the personal information submitted through the website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

10. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites, such as online giving platforms, event tools, social media sites, or ministry partners. Cornerstone Methodist Church is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

11. Your Choices

You may contact Cornerstone Methodist Church at any time to:

Request access to the personal information the church may have about you
Update or correct your information
Ask the church to remove your information from certain communications or records, where appropriate

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Cornerstone Methodist Church may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.